CHARGE Leadership Training
Saturday, Aug. 24
9 a.m. to Noon
Cornerstone Church, Crystal, MN
chargeyourministry.org
Charge is a ½ day conference for children, youth and family ministry leaders and their volunteer teams. Hosted by Youth Leadership, prices start at $19. Early bird pricing ends Aug. 12.
Seminars include:
- Dealing with Discipline
- Leading a small group
- Understanding junior and senior high students
- Leading games and mixers
- Being the face of Jesus for children
Also, take advantage of optional meeting time and space for your team afterwards. Sign up for the lunch option, and you will be given a room to meet with your team after the event is over. |
IMAGINE volunteer training
 Saturday, Nov. 9
Plymouth Covenant Church
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE, lunch included
We are excited to welcome Scottie May, Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Ministry at Wheaton College, to speak about "The Faith Family: Generations Being with God Together." Scottie is a popular author, conference speaker and local ministry leader who has researched ways children come to faith and how the local church shapes that process, intergenerational worship, and authentic experiential learning.
Fun fact: One of her sons is the creator of VeggieTales, as well as the new DVD series "What's in the Bible."
Registration information coming soon.
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Children & Family Ministry Connection
Thursdays, Noon to 3 p.m.
NWC Office
Mark your calendars and plan to meet monthly with children and family ministers and volunteers to learn, stay connected and encourage each other through prayer and conversation. We will meet concurrently with the youth worker and worship connections so you can carpool! Bring a lunch.
Dates for 2013-2014 are:
Thursday, Sept. 19
Thursday, Oct. 24
Thursday, Nov. 21
Thursday, Jan. 16
Thursday, March 20
Thursday, May 15
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Save the date for these upcoming events:
RECHARGE
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014
Grace Fellowship, Brooklyn Park
For those of you who plan ahead, make sure you have Recharge on your calendar. Recharge is a day dedicated to equipping leaders in children, youth and family ministry. Early bird prices start at $32. ministryrecharge.com
Children & Family Ministry Sabbath retreat
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014
Sabbath retreat for children and family ministers and volunteers, led by Steve Burger. Metro location to be determined. Free.
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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! |
