Northwest Conference Children
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Children & Family Ministry
Network Gathering
April 18, 2013
Bethlehem Covenant Church, Minneapolis, 12-3 p.m.
Bring a lunch
We've heard from a few of you that hosting Children & Family Ministry network gatherings at the same time as the Youth Pastor's Connection would be a good idea, so let's try it!
You're invited NEXT MONTH to meet with other Children & Family Ministers on April 18, at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Minneapolis from 12-3 p.m.
 We'll gather for lunch, then join the youth workers for a presentation by Michael Novelli, founder of Echo the Story, senior curriculum developer for Sparkhouse, and former youth pastor.
"For several years, Michael has been developing narratives and training to help others discover the art of 'Storying,' a dialogical approach to Bible learning. Michael is continually seeking the most effective ways to help young people learn."
We're working out the details but know that there will be time for food (the kind that you bring yourself), time for prayer, an interactive presentation by Michael Novelli and maybe even some thought-provoking dialogue along the lines of "what I wish children/youth ministers knew about the ministry I do." We hope to see you on the 18th!
For those of you with longer distances to drive, don't fear! We are planning for other networking opportunities that are not twin-cities based. Stay tuned ...
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Children & Family Ministry Luncheon
It was great to connect with many of you at the CFM luncheon, held at Crossroads Church in Woodbury on Feb. 28. The CFM commission would love to hear your feedback. How are you integrating what Scott talked about? How can the conference meet your needs more effectively when we take time to gather together? Send your thoughts to kara@nwc-cov.org. We'd love to hear what you have to say. |
Sticky Kids, Sticky Faith
Dr. Kara Powell, author of 'Sticky Faith,' to speak at Annual Meeting
NWC Annual Meeting, April 26-27
Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, MN
FREE
You had a chance to hear her at Recharge. Now, cast the vision of the whole church sharing ownership of faith development in young people by bringing your senior pastor, leaders, parents and others who care about kids. They'll hear how adults (not just the children/youth staff) need to come around young people to help create a faith that sticks beyond high school.
Friday night, Kara is preaching at the worship service on "Sticky Faith Churches: The Relationships and Worship that Benefit All Ages."
Schedule:
Friday, April 26 7:30 p.m. - Speaker: Kara Powell, "Sticky Faith Churches: The relationships and worship that benefit all ages." Afterwards, stick around for a dessert gathering to meet other youth and children-type people in our conference.
Saturday, April 27 10:00 a.m. - Speaker: Kara Powell, "Sticky Faith: Practical Ideas to Deepen Your Ministry"
Both Friday and Saturday's gatherings are free and open to the public.
To download promo materials or register for the meting, visit our NWC Annual Meeting page. For more information about Sticky Faith and free, downloadable resources, go to stickyfaith.org.
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Autism: Tools to Integrating the Church and the Student
April 8, Youth Leadership
Join Lisa Fernelius and Bekah Miller for an education about autism and learn practical, hands-on ideas to help integrate students with autism in your youth ministry setting. You will also learn communication techniques (with parents, other leaders and students themselves), making realistic expectations (for yourself, your ministry and your students), and how to create an Individual Ministry Plan for students within your church.
If you attended this 1-hour workshop at Recharge - get ready to take things to another level. More info: www.youthleadership.org/3HOUR-Training.aspx
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NWC Church Resource Bank Some of you have been asking how we can share resources with one another. Our conference website has a Church Resource Bank where you can post your extra resources or requests for resources you need. Click the link above and look for the Submit a Church Resource link. Go ahead and post something. Let's help each other out! |
Covenant Kids Congo Children's Video now available Check out this new resource to use to promote Covenant Kids Congo in your church's Children & Family Ministries.  | | Journey to Transformation (Kids Version) |
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April 12-13
MOVE - First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN
April 25-27 NWC Annual Meeting - Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, MN
April 27 Minnehaha Academy Centennial Mission Project - Minneapolis, MN
April 28 Minnehaha Academy Centennial Celebration - North Campus, Minneapolis, MN
June 15-22
Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN
June 27-29 ECC Annual Meeting - Detroit, MI
August 15-17
MUUUCE - Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN
August 15-18 ECC Triennial - San Diego, CA
August 23-25
Emerge High School Leadership Retreat - Lake Beauty Bible Camp, Long Prairie, MN
September 14 CONVERGE South
September 28 CONVERGE North
September 29-30 Town & Country Workshop -Grand Rapids, MN
September 30 - October 2 Ministerial Association Retreat - Grand Rapids, 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 Director of Children & Family Ministry Kara Stromberg Office Administrator Cheryl Theilen Director of Communications Bryan Malley 612.721.4893 800.756.6692 |
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