Northwest Conference Children

& Family Ministry News

Imagine: A day for Northwest Conference Children & Family Ministry volunteers

Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FREE (lunch included)

Crossroads Covenant Church, Forest Lake, MN

Click here for a downloadable flier to send to your team.

Encourage and connect children & family ministry leaders
Provide practical training for your ministry team
Facilitate space to share ideas.

OUR PRESENTERS: Jim and Lynne Jackson have over 25 years of both parenting experience and professional experience as authors, speakers and coaches working with families of high risk teens and children with behavior challenges.

In 2002 they launched the ministry organization Connected Families to give hope and build strength in families. Their work has helped thousands of parents and ministry leaders learn to be peaceful, purposeful and confident in their work with the children entrusted to their care.

RSVP as a church group by Monday morning, Oct. 5 to 612-721-4893 or jessa@northwestconference.org

First Monthly Children & Family Ministry Connection

Thursday, Sept. 17 from Noon to 2 p.m.

To connect and encourage CFM ministry leaders through sharing stories, professional development, and spiritual growth as we develop ourselves as leaders.

Join other children and family ministry leaders on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 from Noon to 2 p.m. at Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton, MN. Bring a lunch.

2015-2016 Dates to know

Sept. 15, 2015.

The Orange Tour is coming back to Minneapolis. The Orange philosophy helps churches and families partner together to build faith and give kids a better future. Click here to register: http://www.orangetour.org

Recharge 2016

Recharge is a one-day multi-denominational conference aimed to inspire and equip church staff and their volunteers in children, youth and family ministry

www.Ministryrecharge.org

Twin Cities, MN	Jan. 9
Duluth, MN	Jan. 16
Fargo, ND	Jan. 23
Green Bay, WI	Feb. 20
Cedar Falls, IA	Feb. 27

Human Sexuality Conversations

Nov. 14, 2015

Postureshift workshop for pastors and lay leadership with Bill Henson. Bill presented this on May 27 for pastors and it was well-received, so we are offering it again for lay leaders. More information coming soon.

If you'd like to be a part of a smaller discussion group with Covenant pastors, led by Dr. Gary Strauss, please email jessa@northwestconference.org for more information. Dr. Strauss will also join children and family ministry leaders at a Connection gathering this fall.

Dr. Mark Yarhouse will present a workshop for pastors, ministry staff and lay leaders on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location to be determined.

Social Media

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NWC Children & Family Ministry Facebook Page

Did you know there is also an ECC Children's Ministry Facebook page? This is a closed group, so if you are interested in joining (all are welcome!), send an email to kara@northwestconference.org and you will receive an invitation. This is a great way to collaborate on a national level.