Some of what sifts through (not just from you, but others I've talked to) is there seems to be a fear that if ProTeens has this conference some young men might consider either 1. Recommending Masters, or 2. These youth pastors might get additional training at the seminary.
I suppose the only colleges we could, in good conscience recommend, are BJ (of course: a non-denominational school that has Ian Paisley speak), Maranatha, and Northland (whose Chancellor is scheduled to speak at this same conference).
Maybe the reason some of these guys would get "turned on" to Masters is because the guy they hear can articulate a relevant, biblical philosophy of youth ministry (GASP!). I have yet to hear anyone from BJ do this (in fairness, they may exist, but I haven't heard it yet). Mostly what I hear being pounded from behind the pulpit is behaviorism.
I have been to our usual fundamental youth conferences and there is a fervor that sweeps the room when the keynote speaker proclaims, "WHAT OUR KIDS NEED IS TO GET RID OF ROCK MUSIC, SHORTS, AND THEIR PORNOGRAPHY!" The chorus of Amens is deafening. This used to be the domain of "evangelists", but it has seeped into many youth ministries.
I have been to those same conferences when I have heard Dr. Hamrick, in a gentle cadence, say, "We need to give our kids a passion for their wonderful Savior. Oh, that we would love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind," and all I heard was about three brave souls say, Amen.
I don't think that ProTeens has the corner on a God-focused philosophy and I don't think they do either, which is why they have asked Rick.