Northwest Conference Youth Ministry news
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The Youth Pastor's Connection has a new meeting place! 
Next Thursday, Jan. 19, we're meeting from 12-3 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church, 3141 43rd Ave S. Minneapolis, MN (it's close to the NWC office). www.bethlehemcov.org Dr. Jim Beilby, who is a systematic theology and apologetics professor at Bethel University, will be joining us. He will be talking about, "Engaging the Difficult Issues Surrounding Homosexuality: A Discussion of Biblical, Cultural, Scientific, Personal, and Practical Aspects of this Important and Highly Contentious Issue." Bring a lunch and something to drink. Upcoming Youth Pastor Connection dates Feb. 16, March 15, April 12
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Difficult News We are saddened to hear the news that one of our youth pastors, JC Barber, and his wife Breann, lost their newborn daughter shortly after her birth on Sunday, Jan. 8. There will be two funeral services for Maggie Grace Barber. One will be held Monday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. in International Falls, MN. The other is on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Crossroads Church in Woodbury, also at 4 p.m. Please pray for the Barbers and their extended families as they grieve the loss of Maggie Grace. Messages of condolences may be sent to: JC and Breann (or "Bee") Barber Evangelical Covenant Church 1631 First Avenue East International Falls, MN 56649
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Youth Workers Connection  The Covenant's annual Youth Workers Connection takes place in Chicago Jan. 28-30, 2012. Check out the website for the latest schedule: http://www.covchurch.org/connection/
The Northwest Conference will be connecting throughout the Connection. If you're unfamiliar with Chicago or just want to meet other NWC youth workers, meet us by the YWC registration table at the Hyatt before Saturday's evening session (around 5:30 p.m.) and join us as we walk over to the Pritzker Pavillion at Millennium Park. For the latest updates on where we're meeting, make sure to follow @nwcym on Twitter or use hashtag #nwcym.
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Training Opportunities
Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership is offering a number of one-day and three-day seminars this spring that are worth checking out. For more details, go to their website: www.youthleadership.org
"A Day with Les Christie: Incredibly Hot Games and Community Builders!" Also, "Positive Discipline: Loving Rude, Obnoxious and Apathetic Kids." Thursday, Jan. 26
"Autism, Aspergers & Ministry" Thursday, Feb. 16
"Teens in Crisis: Cutting & Eating Disorders" Thursday, April 12
"Self-Defeating Habits of Otherwise Brilliant People" Thursday, March 1
"Helping Kids Transition to College" Thursday, May 3
The Center for Youth Ministry Studies
The Center for Youth Ministry Studies at North Park University is hosting a free webinar on rural youth ministry on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 1 - 2 p.m. CST. For more details and free registration, go to http://www.northpark.edu/Centers/Center-for-Youth-Ministry-Studies/CYMS-Events/Free-Webinars
For the most up-to-date information on events, check out our Facebook page: Northwest Conference Youth Ministry or subscribe to us on Twitter: @nwcym.
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January 19, 2012 Youth Pastor's Connection w/Jim Beilby (Bethel University) - NWC office January 30 - February 3, 2012 Covenant Midwinter - Chicago, IL February 16, 2012 Youth Pastor's Connection w/TBA - NWC office
March 15, 2012 Youth Pastor's Connection w/Heather Flies - NWC office
March 30-31, 2012 M.O.V.E. - First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN April 12, 2012 Youth Pastor's Connection w/TBA - NWC office
April 19-21, 2012 NWC Annual Meeting - Alexandria, MN June 16-23, 2012 Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN June 21-23, 2012 ECC Annual Meeting - Irvine, CA July 15-20, 2012 CHIC - Knoxville, TN September 30 - October 1, 2012 Town and Country Workshop - Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN
October 1-3, 2012 Ministerial Association Retreat - Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, MN
October 6, 2012 VIVE - Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, MN
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Superintendent Mark Stromberg Director of Church Planting Mike Brown Director of Congregational Vitality Jon Kramka
Director of Youth Ministry Ginny Olson
Office Administrator Cheryl Theilen Director of Communications Bryan Malley 612.721.4893 800.756.6692 |
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