Stepping Under: Getting out of the way so that students can lead.

Yes, you're really good at what you do. But how will a young person be released to lead if you won't let them? This workshop will discuss several key obstacles that prohibit youth from taking ownership of the outward practice of their faith.

About our speaker

Dr. Ken Castor serves as a professor of youth ministry and spiritual leadership at Crown College in Minnesota, where he lives with his wife, Kathy, and their three growing children.  

For more than 20 years, Ken has pastored next-generation ministry throughout the United States and Canada, and he's also served as a strategic partner with Youth for Christ in Northern Ireland. His upcoming book, "Grow Down: How to Build a Jesus-Centered Life" (Group, 2014), will be available in March.

Bring your lunch and meet us from 12 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Bethlehem Covenant (3141 43rd Ave. S., Minneapolis 55406) www.bethlehemcov.org.

Our March Connection will focus on the relationship between youth pastors and senior pastors. We'll have a panel discussion and more.

MOVE (Mission Outreach Venture and Experience)

Friday, April 4 to Saturday, April 5 @ First Covenant Church in Minneapolis

Whether your group is one student or 100 students, join us for this annual high school service and mission weekend. It's a great experience for students who are looking to put their faith into action.  

MOVE is not about entertainment. It's about having your worldview expanded, to be inspired as God's Kingdom workforce in the world, and to have the opportunity to extend the hope and love of Christ with those experiencing unmet needs.

The theme is "Lose Yourself." Our speaker is Tim King. Tim's the chief strategy officer at Sojourners and a former Covenant youth group guy and North Park University graduate. There also will be multi-sensory creative worship experience designed by Lilly Lewin. She's designed space at the National Youth Workers Conventions and Wild Goose festival and is the author, along with Dan Kimball, of "Sacred Space: A Hands-On Guide to Creating Multi-sensory Worship Experiences."

Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Friday, Feb. 28

Covenant Pines Bible Camp

Suggested donation: $20

Daybreak: Student Focus

Saturday, Feb. 22 at Bloomington Covenant Church

Come hear experts on the topics of preparing students and their communities to identify dating violence, be alert to trafficking risks, and make safe choices. It's from 1- 3 p.m. and is free for students (a $10 suggested donation for others). Pre-register at daybreakforum@gmail.com or 952.831.8339.

The Young Women's Conference

Saturday, March 1 at First Covenant Church, West Duluth  

This one-day event is designed for 9th - 12th grade women to gather and fellowship, learning about life and drawing closer to God. For further information on the cost, topics, and speakers check out http://duluth-ywc.org/ or email young.womens.conference.info@gmail.com

Discounted trainings by Youth Leadership

NWC youth workers get a special 10% discount on Youth Leadership's spring trainings. Use code NWCC when registering at www.youthleadership.org 

#1 - Intro to the Bible: Understanding the Story of Scripture, Mon/Tues, March 3-4. This two-day class will help you build confidence in using God's word effectively in all aspects of ministry.

#2 - Caring for Kids Struggling with Depression and Suicide, Thursday, March 20. Get practical tools to help you effectively serve struggling teens and their families.

The Spiritual Formation of Youth in Today's Culture

Thursday, March 6, 3-5 p.m.

Nazareth Hall Blue Room, University of Northwestern St. Paul

Join local Twin Cities pastors for a lecture with Dr. James K. A. Smith along with a panel including Alex Grahmann, Sr. High Teaching Pastor, Eagle Brook Church and Dr. Jason Meyer, Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, followed by audience Q & A.

Sponsor: Twin Cities Christian Schools Partnership

Registration is http://tinyurl.com/JKASmithForum or call 952-927-5304.

Adventures in Leadership 2014

Which of your students has strong leadership potential? Nominate them for an intense, week-long leadership development experience. AIL is for select high school students and is based at Adventurous Christians camp. It's a powerful time of learning leadership principles and putting them into action, all in a guided, challenging environment.  

If you're interested in being an AIL leader, contact Jon Kramka at jon@northwestconference.org. Download materials at http://northwestconference.org/children-youth-family/adventures-in-leadership

MUUUCE 2014

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