April 19, 2016
 
Youth Pastor's Connection - April 21
The Old Testament in Three Hours with Jennifer Scott
 
How do we make sense of Genesis-Malachi? What story does it tell? What does God seem to be doing in the lives of people before the time of Jesus? How can we connect the Old Testament with the lives of teenagers in real and meaningful ways? Jennifer Scott will walk us through 8 Old Testament Themes, and how the 39 books of the Old Testament tell the timeless story of God's Covenantal love, all in less than three hours.
 
Even if you have a M.Div. and use Hebrew on a daily basis, you need to come see how Jennifer presents the Old Testament. She has a heart for reading, studying and teaching the Bible and loves engaging in the "light-bulb" moments with students. She is an adjunct instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Bethel University and also works as the Director of Community Life at Emmanuel Covenant Church, serving in the areas of pastoral care, small groups, prayer and volunteer connections
 
Bring your lunch and meet us at Salem Covenant in New Brighton from 12-3 p.m.

Duluth Connection: Children, Youth & Family Ministry Leaders 
 
Saturday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN
 
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. Bring your lunch and another volunteer leader from your church. Hosted by Ginny Olson, Director of Youth Ministry, and Kara Stromberg, Director of Children & Family Ministry. Email ginny@northwestconference.org or kara@northwestconference.org to let us know if you're coming so we can plan for you.
 
The Last Connection!

May 24 - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!! All the Connections are gathering for one massive end-of-the-year celebration! Special guest storyteller, comedian, writer Bob Stromberg on "Mastering the Craft of Story Illustrations." 
 
 
MOVE: Unsung highlight video available
Look for photos and a recap story coming soon ...  

MOVE was amazing and fast. This highlight video goes even faster! 
 


MUUUCE preparations underway ... 
August 4-6 / Crossroads Church in Woodbury 
 
A general logo is available for fliers and calendars on our MUUUCE 2016 Page. 
 

Youth Ministry News

Births
Welcome James Bjorn Hofer!

James was born on March 21, 2016 (9lbs 6oz 21in) to Kia and Tommy Hofer (Kia is the high school youth pastor at Excelsior Covenant).
 
Welcome Kenny Young!
Kenny Young is the new junior high pastor at Crossroads Church in Woodbury.
 
Email us your life news at ginny@northwestconference.org


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April 21, 2016
Youth Pastor's Connection - Salem Covenant Church, New Brighton, MN
 
April 28-29, 2016
Ministerial Association Annual Meeting - Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN
 
April 29-30, 2016
Northwest Conference Annual Meeting - Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN

April 30, 2016
Duluth Connection - Lakeview Covenant Church, Duluth, MN

May 24, 2016
  Youth Pastor's Connection - Salem Covenant Church, New Brighton, MN
 
June 18-25, 2016
Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN
 
August 4-6, 2016
MUUUCE - Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN

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