Northwest Conference Youth Ministry news
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Thursday, March 15, we're joined by Heather Flies, jr. high pastor at Wooddale Church. She has years of experience in jr. high ministry and comes with great stories and practical wisdom. If you were at Recharge, you heard her encourage youth workers in the morning session.  She's a frequent speaker at youth worker conferences and is the author of "I Want to Talk with My Teen about Girl Stuff" and co-author of "That's What She Said/He Said."
Bring your lunch and join us from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant in Minneapolis (3141 43rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406-2292) (www.bethlehemcov.org).
 Next month: We're joining with the Church Planter's Connection on Thursday, April 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. to hear from Soong-Chan Rah. Soong-Chan is a writer, advocate, North Park seminary professor and former church planter. Rah is also the speaker for the 2012 NWC Annual Meeting.
He's the author of "The Next Evangelicalism," "Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church" and his newest book, "Honoring the Generations: Learning with Asian North American Congregations" with M. Sydney Park and Al Tizon. You can follow his blog at profrah.wordpress.com
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 Adventurous Christians offering free trip to first-time youth leaders Adventurous Christians would like to host any Covenant youth leader who has not been on a canoe trip through AC before. This is a complimentary trip free of charge. The trip is a 3-night adventure: 1 night in base, 2 nights out in the BWCAW. This will take place in May.
A specific date will be made to meet participants' needs. A minimum of 3 youth leaders need to commit in order for the event to happen. Don't miss this opportunity to see for yourself the power of God's creation. If you're interested, contact Mike Nelson at 218/388-2286 or ac@adventurouschristians.org.
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M.O.V.E. is just around the corner!M.O.V.E. (Mission Outreach Venture and Experience) is March 30-31 at First Covenant Church in Minneapolis. The theme is Tru: Faith. Justice. Love.
It's a great opportunity for high school students to experience serving in an urban environment.
For more details, registration info, etc.: http://nwc-cov.org/children-youth-family/move. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 22. |
Upcoming Events
A.I.L.
 Adventures in Leadership application deadline is Friday, April 13, 2012. Do you have a student leader who is ready to be challenged to grow in their leadership abilities? Have them apply for A.I.L.
This amazing leadership development experience affirms the leadership potential of students and captures their imaginations on how God can use them as leaders.
Because of its impact other ECC conferences are now looking to replicate the AIL experience for their students. It all takes place June 16-23. Learn more here: http://nwc-cov.org/children-youth-family/adventures-in-leadership
Youth Pastor's Retreat
The annual NWC Youth Pastor's Retreat is coming soon, May 20-22! We would love for you to join us this year at Lake Beauty Bible Camp for a time to rest and renew yourself before the busy days of summer arrive. There is no agenda other than to relax and refresh yourself and connect with other youth workers. Spouses are welcome to come as well (sorry, no kids).
Cost is $55 per person. Singles are usually housed 1-3 per room. Married couples will be housed one couple per room.
Details and registration: http://www.lbbc.com/Adults/NWCYouthPastorsRetreat.aspx. To register, please use the REGISTER/LOG-IN icon at the bottom of the page at www.lbbc.com. You will need to create a log in and password, before registering. If your spouse will be joining you, please use the "Add Additional Attendee" feature and request each other as roommates.
For assistance, you may contact Mari Jo or Leland at Lake Beauty. General questions? Contact Nathan Hillman at nathan@upsalacov.org.
CHIC 2012 - Bus Stuff
Forget exhausted drivers in rickety church vans. Travel in luxury on the CHIC bus! Thirty-two groups have registered so far. The first deadline was March 1, but churches can continue to make reservations for individuals until CHIC registration closes. For more info about cost, registration and proposed stops, see: nwc-cov.org/chic-2012-bus-info
M.U.U.U.C.E.
The Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience is Aug. 9-11. Faith Covenant in Burnsville is host to this conference-wide jr. high event. More details to come.
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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 August 9-11, 2012 MUUUCE - Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville, MN 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
January 12, 2013
Recharge - Location TBD
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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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