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Northwest Conference Youth Ministry News
November 11, 2010
In This Issue
Youth Pastor's Connection
Recharge 2011
Children, Youth & Family video
NWC Youth Calendar

November 13, 2010

CONVERGE Workshops - Roseville Covenant Church, Roseville, MN

November 18, 2010
Youth Pastor's Connection - Noon to 3 p.m., Northwest Conference Office

January 8, 2011
Recharge - Berean Baptist Church, Burnsville, MN

January 20, 2011
Youth Pastor's Connection - Noon to 3 p.m., Northwest Conference Office

January 29-31, 2011
ECC Youth Worker Connection, Chicago, IL

February 17, 2011
Youth Pastor's Connection - Noon to 3 p.m., Northwest Conference Office

March 17, 2011
Youth Pastor's Connection - Noon to 3 p.m., Northwest Conference Office

April 1-2, 2011
M.O.V.E. - First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN

April 14, 2011
Youth Pastor's Connection - Noon to 3 p.m., Northwest Conference Office

May 16-18, 2011
Youth Pastor's Retreat, Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN

June 11-18, 2011
Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN

NWC Staff Contact Info
Superintendent
Jim Fretheim

Associate Superintendent
Mark Stromberg

Director of Church Planting
Mike Brown

Director of Mission Development
Jon Kramka

Office Administrator
Cheryl Theilen

Director of Communications
Bryan Malley

The Northwest Conference
3106 47th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.721.4893
800.756.6692

Quick Links
www.covchurch.org
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Announcing our next Youth Pastor's Connection

Greetings Youth Pastor/Worker,
 
November 18, 2010 (Thursday)
Noon - 3 p.m.
Northwest Conference Office
3106 S. 47th Ave
Minneapolis 55406
 
We look forward to connecting with you again this month. We are excited to have Pastor Kevin Johnson joining us for our training time this month.

Kevin JohnsonKevin is the new pastor of Emmaus Road Church in St. Louis Pk. MN-an original plant from Westwood Community Church that joined the Covenant in 2006. He will be addressing the topic: "Setting the Tone for Your Ministry- Ministry isn't just about What You Do but How You Do It." Kevin is both a pastor and a bestselling author and co-author of more than 40 books and study Bibles for youth and adults from major publishers including Bethany House, Thomas Nelson, Youth Specialties/Zondervan, Baker Books, Tyndale, Harvest House, and Word. Co-author of youth books with Jane Kise, Ravi Zacharias, Josh McDowell, Ken Sande and others. Kevin's blog is http://www.kevinjohnsonbooks.com/.

We hope you can join us! Bring a lunch!! A time to connect with, learn from & support one another!

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Recharge 2011 Super Early Bird Deadline is Nov. 19!

Saturday, Jan., 8. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Register online!

Group-Based Pricing


Group Size

Super Early Bird Deadline!

Nov. 19th

Early Bird Deadline!

Dec. 22nd

Regular Rate

After Dec. 22nd

11 or more$28/person$33/person$38/person
6 to 10 people$33/person$38/person$43/person
2 to 5 people$38/person$43/person$48/person
Individual$43$48$53

Walk-Ins Welcome! Tickets are $53/person at the door

Refreshments, snacks and lunch included!

Recharge with Relevant Workshops

Hear from experienced speakers who have been in your shoes and learn practical, applicable tools and be inspired all at the same time! Workshop speakers include:


Duffy Robbins

Teaching That Sticks Instead of Teaching That Stinks: Making Biblical Truth Come Alive

Duffy Robbins
Professor of Youth Ministry
Eastern University, St. David's, PA


Tiger McLuen

Faith Factors: 6 Key Issues That Will Help Build a Faith That Lasts

Tiger McLuen
President
Youth Leadership


Marilyn Sharpe

How to Build an Effective Ministry for Preschool Children and Their Families

Marilyn Sharpe
Principal
Marilyn Sharpe Ministries


Anna-Marie Finsaas

Maximizing the Impact of Children's Ministry

Anne-Marie Finsaas
Minister to Children
Colonial Church of Edina



Mark Matlock

Real World Parents: Helping Families Grow in Christ and Accomplish God's Purpose on Earth

Mark Matlock
Founder
Real World Parents


Andrea FieldhouseHelping Parents Talk About God and Live Faith with Their Children

Andrea Fieldhouse
Director of Family Ministry
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church


Jason Strand

Taking Care of Your Soul While Running a Race that Matters

Jason Strand
Teaching Pastor
Eagle Brook Church


Mike Binder

Remembering Your Role in God's Mission

Mike Binder
Lead Pastor/Director of Preaching
Mill City Church/Bethel Seminary



Heather Flies

Celebrating Chaos and Implementing Structure

Heather Flies
Jr. High Pastor
Wooddale Church



Stefan Van Voorst

One Life Is All It Takes: Helping Volunteers Believe They Have the Power to Change a Life

Stefan Van Voorst
Next Gen Pastor/Lead Pastor of Worship
Church of the Open Door


Kevin Farmer

Essential Leadership: 4 Biblical Qualities for Every Ministry Context

Kevin Farmer
Assoc. Pastor, Equipping & Empowerment
The Sanctuary Covenant Church


Duffy Robbins

A panel on Ministering to Kids with Disabilities and their Families

Nan Bertelson
Volunteer and Committee Chair
Young Life Capernaum Greater Minneapolis


Panelists

Karen M. Anderson

Karen M. Anderson
Director of Barnabas
Disability Ministry Grace Church



Katy Thuleen

Katy Thuleen
Leader with Disability
Awareness Ministry
Calvary Church, Golden Valley


Brenda Fischer Brenda Fischer
Coordinator for Disability Ministry
Bethlehem Baptist

Children, Youth & Family video

At the 2010 Northwest Conference Annual Meeting we debuted a series of video segments designed to help our constituents better understand and engage NWC ministry priorities.

One segment focuses on Children, Youth & Family ministry throughout the conference. Several youth pastors and children's pastors from NWC churches are highlighted in the video. To view this video, and others in the series, visit http://nwc-cov.org/resources/videos and click on Mission Friends video series.

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