NWC Youth Ministry News

Youth Pastor's Connection

Thursday, Nov. 19

This month, Tiger McLuen from Youth Leadership will be speaking on "7 Phrases That May Save You and Your Ministry." Tiger has been working with youth pastors and students for decades and his teaching is always practical and engaging.

We meet Thursday, 11/19, from 12 - 3 p.m. Bring your lunch and meet us at Salem Covenant 2655 5th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112

salem-covenant.church

We don't meet in December. But we're back Jan. 21 with Chris Gehrz, history professor at Bethel University, member at Salem Covenant, writer and active blogger at pietistschoolman.com. He'll be challenging us to think about the connection between youth ministry and pietism and other deep thoughts.

2016 dates: Feb. 18, March 17, April 21 and May 19.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Hope Church, Grand Forks, ND

All who work with children, youth and families are invited to connect with others for fellowship, encouragement, and a guided discussion about trends in child and adolescent ministry.

Hosted by Ginny Olson, Director of Youth Ministry, and Kara Stromberg, Director of Children & Family Ministry. Email jessa@northwestconference.org to let us know if you're coming so we can plan for you.

Recharge 2016 - January

Early bird registration ends Nov. 30! Sign up your team for this one-day youth ministry and children's ministry leadership training event. It is expanding to several cities in our area: Minneapolis/St. Paul is Jan. 9, Duluth is Jan. 16, and Fargo is Jan. 23. Covenant churches will meet for lunch at the Twin Cities Recharge.

For more info on Recharge, visit www.ministryrecharge.com or visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/ministryrecharge

Covenant Youth Worker Connection

Jan. 23-25

Early bird registration ends Nov. 20!

This unique event is designed specifically for Covenant youth pastors, workers and volunteers. Recharge and be equipped for ministry through fellowship, worship and encouragement.

At YWC you will have the opportunity to grow as a leader and pastor, seek spiritual direction, connect with others and develop valuable skills for youth ministry. We will spend time focusing on the future of youth ministry in the Evangelical Covenant Church, as well as be inspired by some of the most significant voices in youth ministry today.

covchurch.org/midwinter/ywc/

Upcoming Youth Ministry Events

Mark Yarhouse Seminar - Feb. 27, 2016
Dr. Mark Yarhouse, professor, therapist and author of, "Understanding Sexual Identity: A Resource for Youth Ministry" (YS/Zondervan), will be presenting a day-long seminar for NWC pastoral staff and church leaders. More information to come.

MOVE - April 15-16

MOVE (Mission Outreach Venture and Experience) is April 15-16. It's two days of learning, serving and experiencing an urban environment for Northwest Conference high school students and leaders. More details to come.

AIL - June 18-25

Adventures in Leadership is a week-long leadership development experience for high school students who are nominated by their churches. Select high school students head to Adventurous Christians camp where they learn leadership principles and put them into action in the BWCA, all in a guided, challenging environment. If you're interested in nominating a leadership student in your ministry or in being an AIL leader, contact Jon Kramka at jon@northwestconference.org.

MUUUCE - Aug. 4-6

Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN
A general logo is available for fliers and calendars here: northwestconference.org/event/muuce-2016/

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