SYMC 2011

Space iS limited—last year sold out early! RegisteR today and lock in lowest rates with a $50 deposit!

WE BELIEVE GOD CALLED US TO MINISTRY—not the event business. And

we believe transformational ministry is about people, not programs. So

five years ago when we created the first Simply Youth Ministry Conference

we did something “unconventional.” We didn’t follow the typical big-show

event format. We simply followed our passion for loving Jesus and loving

others, and built a conference for youth workers from the same

CORE VALUES WE BELIEVE ARE fOUNDATIONAL IN MINISTRY.

JOIN HOSTS DOUG FIELDS, RICK LAWRENCEand 2,500 other brothers and sisters in Christ who share your passion.

Experience the difference at A CONFERENCE

CREATED by yOUTH WORKERS FOR yOUTH WORKERS.

You are not alone in this ministry journey.

Space iS limited—last year sold out early! RegisteR today and lock in lowest rates with a $50 deposit! Youthministry.com/SYmc Questions? Call us at 615-349-7111 3

FridaY, march 4th 8:30 am - 9:00 am Pre-Conference Check-in

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference tracks (additional fee)

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm general Registration/Check-in

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Workshops & Peer Panels

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Regional Networking dinner options, affinity groups

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening General Session: doug Fields w/ Louie giglio, Worship led by shane & shane

9:00 pm-10:00 pm Worship Concert: Matt Maher

9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Late-Night options (Comedy, Films, affinity groups, and more)

SaturdaY, march 5th 9:00 am - 10:00 am General Session: Worship & devotions

10:30 am - 12:30 pm training Zone 1 (tracks, Half-tracks, Workshops, Peer Panels)

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch Break (affinity groups, Peer Panels, and more)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm training Zone 2 (tracks, Half-tracks, Workshops, Peer Panels)

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm dinner Break and Regional Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm General Session: doug Fields w/ Ruth Haley Barton, Worship led by shane & shane

9:00 pm-10:30 pm Worship experience: gungor’s Beautiful things event

9:00 pm- 11:30 pm Late-Night options (Comedy, Films, affinity groups, and more)

SundaY, march 6th 9:00 am - 10:00 am General Session: Worship & devotions

10:30 am - 12:30 pm training Zone 3 (tracks, Half-tracks, Workshops, Peer Panels)

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch Break (affinity groups, Peer Panels, and more)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm training Zone 4 (tracks, Half-tracks, Workshops, Peer Panels)

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm dinner Break and Regional Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm General Session: doug Fields w/ glenn Packiam, Worship led by shane & shane

9:00 pm- 11:30 pm Late-Night options (Comedy, Films, affinity groups, and more)

mOndaY, march 7th 9:00 am - 10:15 am training Zone 5 (tracks, Half-tracks, Workshops, Peer Panels)

10:45 am - Noon closing General Session: Worship & Message from doug Fields

schedule

the 2011 simply youth Ministry Conference is hosted at the hyatt regency O’hare. all conference activities will take place in the Hyatt Conference venue. For detailed travel and hotel information, please visit youthministry.com/symc


An incredible Assembly of todAy’s most respected voices in ministry gathered in fellowship to elevate Jesus first and celebrate those called to serve Him.

general session speakers

doug fields louie giglio

WORSHIP & aRtIStS

matt

maher

shane and shane

michael novelli

EMCEES

jakE rutEnbar & joSh griffin

rick

lawrence

tim

timmons

glenn packiam

ruth

haley

barton

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Space iS limited—last year sold out early! RegisteR today and lock in lowest rates with a $50 deposit! Youthministry.com/SYmc Questions? Call us at 615-349-7111

gungor—the beautiful things event

the skit guys

eric samuel

timm

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Come as you are and remember you’re not alone in an intimate environment built for conversation and relationships.

Build laStinG relatiOnShipS in aFFinitY GrOupS: Connect with other youth workers in similar ministry contexts and build friendships in this innovative small-group format. Led by experienced mentors, affinity groups meet throughout the weekend in a designated “conversation pit” for idea sharing, devotions, prayer and more.

dozens of affinity Groups to choose from: yM Women, yM Veterans, yM Rookies; small Church yM; Rural yM; Urban yM; Jr. High yM; single in yM; Married to a youth Pastor; Burned out youth Workers; Worship Leaders; youth Workers age 40+; international yM; Bloggers & social Media Junkies; Volunteers in yM; senior Pastors; Christian educators and many more!

cOnnect with OtherS FrOm YOur lOcal area at netwOrkinG dinnerS: grab a buffet dinner and check out the Networking dining Room each night where you’ll find casual conversation at tables organized by region and volunteers from the National Network of youth Ministiries (NNyM) to help you meet others from your area.

meet with leaderS and churcheS FrOm YOur denOminatiOn: Many denominations and organizations host gatherings throughout the conference, be sure to check out the syMC info Board when you’re here!

diScuSS ideaS with SeaSOned YOuth miniStrY veteranS: Peer Panels offer an organized Q&a format where you can discuss ideas with a diverse panel of seasoned in-the-trenches youth workers. Peer Panel topics are listed on pages 9-14.

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“Passion, camaraderie,

healing... SYMC redefines

community in a conference

setting. There was intimacy

amidst thousands and I felt

valued here.” M. Hulse


draw closer to god and nurture your soul with a Jesus-centered focus on what matters most. syMC is a ministry to the whole youth worker—professionally, personally, and spiritually—and it’s a safe place to be supported by people who understand and care about you.

take time tO purSue tO GOd: Reconnect with Him with genuine worship. Reflect on His word with daily Bible studies and devotionals. talk to Him alone, or pray with others in the Prayer Room. experience restoration by His grace. Be reminded of Christ’s loving sacrifice as we celebrate Him together. Let go—and be embraced by the one who called you first.

reFreSh YOur Spirit in a SOul care wOrkShOp: Come a day early for a pre- conference spiritual retreat, or take time out from your training schedule for renewal with a soul care workshop.

receive peer SuppOrt with “miniStrY in the valleY”: Need a listening ear and practical advice or encouragement? sign up for a free 1-on-1 conversation with a seasoned mentor who understands what you’re going through.

Seek Free cOunSelinG & paStOral care: our team of conference pastors, spiritual directors, counselors and mentors can meet with you privately.

inveSt in YOur marriaGe and BrinG YOur SpOuSe: experience a pre-conference couples retreat on marriage & ministry or workshops on raising a family in ministry. special programming just for spouses includes workshops, peer panels and affinity groups.

recharge[ ]

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“I love to learn.

I love to grow.

I love to be inspired.

I love Jesus.

I find all of that

at SYMC.” K. Kendle

learn

SYmc is designed to maximize your training investment so you leave fully equipped with the tools you need.

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Over 150 claSSeS tO chOOSe FrOm: you’ll get 2-3 times the amount of content and options than other training events—with more time for depth and discussion and more practical solutions for your ministry needs.

interactive Small-claSS FOrmat: Learn from dynamic speakers who don’t simply lecture, but interact and engage with you! Class size is limited so there’s enough room to learn comfortably, and many classes have round-table seating so discussion can take place and relationships with peers can develop.

practical, relevant inFOrmatiOn: Leave with solutions to strengthen your ministry and impact students. Classes take time to focus on the practical application of ideas into any ministry context. discussion, coaching and post-class peer panels with a diverse team of youth ministry veterans offers you added opportunities to explore ideas from the trenches.

perSOnal attentiOn FrOm tOp-nOtch SpeakerS & leaderS: today’s most respected voices in youth ministry commit to syMC’s “4 days of Ministry engagement,” which means they are here and accessible day & night to engage with you in and out of the classroom!

in-depth learninG: go beyond the surface and take learning to the next level! (see below.)

pre-cOnFerence trackS Join us Friday (9am-4pm) for an extra day of training! or, purchase Pre-Conference tracks as a “1-day Pass” for team members who want training without the cost of full registration. Pre-Conference tracks are $59, which includes lunch with the speaker.

deeper learninG trackS are a key distinctive of syMC and live into our core value of in-depth learning. instead of being overwhelmed by the fire-hose blast of information in a typical seminar, this revolutionary class format takes time to wrestle with concepts, explores new ideas and how to implement them in your own ministry. deeper Learning tracks offer a progressive series of four classes (2 hours each) for a total of eight intense hours focused on that topic with the same speaker(s). stay in one track or hop around and sample other sessions!

halF-trackS if you want depth with more variety, Half-tracks are like deeper Learning tracks, but in half the time! Half-tracks offer a series of two classes (2 hours each) for a total of four hours.

wOrkShOpS are still meaty with 2 full hours of learning and additional time for Q&a. if you’re looking for variety, you can choose from more than 50 classes.

peer panelS offer practical, diverse perspectives on a topic in a Q&a format. Moderated by a speaker, the sessions feature a panel of seasoned, in-the-trench youth workers who will share their “best practice” examples from their ministries and offer solutions to your questions.

cuStOmiZe YOur traininG Schedule!choose the type of class format to fit the depth and variety of topics you’re interested in.


pre-cOnFerence trackS (6-HoURs eaCH)nuts and Bolts of Beginning Youth ministry—duffy Robbins

Secrets to a Sustainable Youth ministry—Mark deVries, Jeff dunn-Rankin

deeper learninG trackS (8-HoURs eaCH)the 9: Best practices of effective Youth ministry—Kurt Johnston, tim Levert session 1: start With your Heart session 2: discipleship is Key session 3: the youth Ministry Perception, Both inside and outside of your Church session 4: Families and Volunteers are essential

thinking theologically in Youth ministry—Chap Clark session 1: i’m a youth Worker, Who Needs theology? session 2: Practical theology: the task of every youth Worker session 3: taming the Practical theology Method session 4: Leading, Loving and Programming theologically

Jesus-centered Youth ministry—Rick Lawrence, Michael Novelli session 1: the Jesus-Less gospel session 2: answering the Best Question of all time session 3: Helping teenagers Find their true Names session 4: a Beeline for everything in Ministry

engaging the Soul of Youth culture—Walt Mueller session 1: into the World: youth Workers and Culture session 2: trend Watching 1: the youth Culture Landscape session 3: trend Watching 2: the youth Culture Landscape session 4: Ministry in the 21-st Century: suggestions, strategies, Responses

thriving Youth ministry in Small churches: doing more with less—stephanie Caro session 1: all things Volunteers (retaining, maintaining, sustaining) session 2: all things Programming (outreach, missions, worship, discipleship) session 3: all things infrastructure (calendar, administration) session 4: all things you (boundaries, time management, saying no, leaving well)

Secrets to a Sustainable Youth ministry—Mark deVries, Jeff dunn-Rankin session 1: the anatomy of stuck-ness session 2: the 411 on sustainable youth Ministry session 3: Working together: Building teams that Win session 4: assessing your Ministry & designing your Blueprint

halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)kid unique: helping teenagers discover their God-Given value & identity—dan Webster session 1: Understanding Myself as i Help Kids Find their Way session 2: solving the Mystery of a Kid

Girls ministry From Start to Finish—amy Nappa session 1: getting started: Helping girls Find their Worth session 2: going deeper: Helping girls Believe in their Worth

God’s called me to Youth ministry, now what? Spiritual Foundations For a healthy Start— steve schneeberger session 1: Recognizing the Call to Leadership session 2: Choosing to Work on the important

miniStrY eSSentalS

naviGate YOur OptiOnS in theSe cateGOrieSMinistry essentials; Rethinking youth Ministry; developing Volunteer Leaders; Personal Leadership development; student Leadership, discipleship, & small groups; teaching & Programming; Family & Parents; Hurting Kids; soul Care; evangelism, outreach & Missions, Middle school & Junior High Ministry; Urban youth Ministry; spouses of youth Workers

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wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)interpreting Scripture with theological integrity in a post modern culture—duffy Robbins

positive discipline For rude, apathetic & Obnoxious kids—Les Christie

keeping Your eye On the Ball: how to lead through distractions—tic Long

Growing Old in Youth ministry without Growing Stale—duffy Robbins

administrative deficit disorder: tips and tools For managing Your ministry—Matt Mcgill

the Bi-vocational Youth worker: leading Youth ministry in Your “Spare” time!—danette Matty

Fundraising For the Big event—toby Rowe, Jeff thompson

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)Biblical responses to teenagers’ tough Questions—Peer Panel

holding Steady: coping with challenge and transition in church leadership—Peer Panel

the Joy of talking to teenagers about love, dating & Sex—Peer Panel

#epicFail: painful lessons i’ve learned From messing up in ministry—Peer Panel

Surviving and thriving as a “Single” in Youth ministry—Peer Panel

Growing pains: Youth ministry in large churches—Peer Panel

women in Youth ministry: From Bias to Babies and Beyond—Peer Panel

halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)teaching the Bible through Story and dialogue—Michael Novelli session one: the art of Bible storying session two: spiritual Formation and Biblical Narrative

ancient call 4 Our modern day: equipping a Great commiSSiOn Youth Group—derwin gray session 1: Mission-shaped Christology session 2: Mission-shaped ecclesiology

why college ministry matters to Your Youth ministry: and how to Start One—Chuck Bomar session 1: erasing the “Finish Line” of youth Ministry session 2: steps to starting a College Ministry From scratch

college ministry 201: taking it to the next level to meet the needs of a lost age—Chuck Bomar session 1: discipleship issues With College-age People session 2: integrating our Philosophy into our Ministry Context

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)moving From leadership to Ownership: creating a Student-Owned ministry—Brian Berry

rethinking church with a multi-Generational ministry model—derwin gray

perspectives on Youth ministry From a church planter’s trial run—Chuck Bomar

empowering the church in an age of entitlement—Mark Riddle

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH) paradigm Shift For teaching & learning—Peer Panel

relational Youth ministry: what it is, what it’s not—Peer Panel

exploring the Future of ministry, culture and the church—Peer Panel

reshaping Your Youth ministry into a missional community—Peer Panel


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miniStrY eSSentialS

rethinkinG YOuth miniStrY


pre-cOnFerence trackS (6-HoURs eaCH)discovering, equipping & empowering adult volunteers For relational ministry—Kent Julian

For volunteers Only: Field Guide For Surviving and thriving as a volunteer in Youth ministry— Len Kageler

deeper learninG track (8-HoURs)discovering, equipping & empowering adult volunteers for relational ministry—Kent Julian session 1: We don’t Need No stinkin’ thinkin’ (Head) session 2: Looking For Leaders in all the Wrong Places (Heart) session 3: a New Kind of Volunteer description (Hands 101) session 4: insight Without implentation=Wasted space (Hands 201)

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)Secrets to Finding (and keeping) awesome volunteers—Kent Julian

For volunteers Only: 10 ways to add value to Your ministry—danette Matty

For volunteers Only: Back pocket Guide to Youth mission trips—toby Rowe, Jeff thompson

peer panel (1-HoUR)For volunteers Only: Simple Steps to developing relationships with teenagers—Peer Panel

pre-cOnFerence track (6-HoURs)the disconnect: Bridging the Gap Between Senior pastor/Youth pastor relationships— doug Franklin, Mark Riddle, tom Melton

halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)Foundations From ephesians 4: embracing God’s vision For Spiritual leadership—duffy Robbins session 1: What Leadership is, and What it isn’t session 2: the Path to Leadership

authentic leadership despite Feeling underqualified, undervalued, Overwhelmed—dan Webster session 1: Leading From the Pages of My Life session 2: What sinks and sidetracks Leaders

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)leading well: essentials of healthy team Building—Reza Zadeh

You’re hired! landing and loving Your Youth ministry dream Job—Mark deVries

You Suck! enduring, learning From and responding to conflict and criticism—Brian Berry

made by God: harnessing Your Gifts For effective leadership—Len Kageler

peer panel (1-HoUR)Ghosts of leaders past: how to define Yourself amidst the legacy of previous leaders— Peer Panel

develOpinG vOlunteer leaderSperSOnal leaderShip develOpm

ent

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deeper learninG trackS (8-HoURs eaCH)the “Be-with” Factor: how to Build a mentoring environment—Bo Boshers, Keith Cote session 1: Rethinking youth Ministry effectiveness session 2: How to discover the Right student Mentor session 3: Be-With Moments: Understanding What to do When Mentoring a student session 4: Re-positioning your influence: Recognizing the Blueprint of spiritual Formation

Small Groups that really work (and developing Student leaders to run them)—Jeanne Mayo session 1: ground Zero For spiritual and Numeric growth session 2: easy small group implentation session 3: a Hands-on Model of a small group session 4: Finding and training Leaders When you Have None

halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)Student leadership 101: Foundations For developing Student leaders—doug Franklin session 1: three Foundations of Leadership session 2: Launching a student Leadership team

Youth Group kids Gone wild: Shaping Students with Faith For a lifetime—Kara Powell session 1: Relationships students Need For deep Faith tomorrow session 2: teaching that Launches students toward Lifelong Faith

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)Small Groups From Start to Finish—Matt Mcgill

Blunder-Based leadership: how Failure can take Your teenagers to the next level—doug Franklin

Best practices For teaching teenagers the Bible—andy Blanks

discipleship without programs—Matt Mcgill

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)Spiritual Formation in teenagers—Peer Panel

do’s and dont’s of Small Groups—Peer Panel

halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)Student worship Bands 101: the Basics From Start to Finish—Jason Carson session 1: starting a student Worship Band From scratch session 2: Helping teenagers encounter god’s Presence With Passion

Student worship Bands 201: taking it to the next level—Jason Carson session 1: deepening students’ Understanding of Meaningful Worship session 2: Challenging students to grow spiritually and Use their gifts

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)experiential learning in Youth ministry—Michael Novelli

how to create transforming environments—Rick Lawrence

mastering drama and creative expression—the skit guys (tommy Woodard, eddie James)

awaken Your creativity: unleashing imagination in ministry—Les Christie

preparing messages, planning events, and leading meetings with intentionality—dave Rahn

incredibly hot Games & community Builders—Les Christie

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)how to teach a lesson: an interactive experience From real-life examples—Peer Panel

perspectives on curriculum: choosing One or writing Your Own—Peer Panel


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Student leaderShip, diScipleShip & Small GrOupS

teachinG & prOGramm

inG


halF-trackS (4-HoURs eaCH)equipping & empowering parents to Build lasting Faith with their kids—Kara Powell session 1: From Carpools to Chemistry Homework: Helping Parents Build every-day Faith session 2: small Ministry Changes With Big Results For Kids and Families

Family-Based Youth ministry—Jim Burns session 1: strategies For engaging Parents in youth Ministry session 2: Helping Parents succeed in Passing Faith to the Next generation

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)partnering with parents when kids are in crisis—Rich Van Pelt

Family First: raising Your Own kids amidst ministry—doug & Cathy Fields, Jim Burns

effectively communicating with teenagers and parents throughout the week—tim schmoyer

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)almost christian: how parents’ Faith has impacted the landscape of teenagers’ Faith—Peer Panel

From disinterested to demanding: dealing with difficult parents—Peer Panel

innovative ideas For engaging Family and parents in Youth ministry—Peer Panel

ministering to middle School parents—Peer Panel

pre-cOnFerence track (6-HoURs)life hurts, God heals: help For hurting kids—Marv Penner, Megan Hutchinson

deeper learninG track (8-HoURs)life hurts, God heals: help For hurting kids—Marv Penner, Megan Hutchinson, Rich Van Pelt session 1: HURt: inside the World of today’s teenagers session 2: When it ReaLLy Hurts session 3: Life Hurts, god Heals session 4: Ministering to a Hurting generation

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)how to Save a life: navigating the epidemic of teen Suicide—Rich Van Pelt

ministering to Students From divorce, Blended Families, Broken homes—Jim Burns

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)helping teenagers avoid the lure of porn & Sexual addictions—Peer Panel

responding to cutting and Self injury—Peer Panel

pre-cOnFerence trackS (6-HoURs eaCH)Strengthening the Soul of Your leadership: Finding God in the crucible of ministry— Ruth Haley Barton

marriedpeople: a couples retreat For anyone in Youth ministry—ted & Nancie Lowe

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)rhythms of Grace: ministering From a place of Spiritual health—Maggie Robbins

avoiding the top 10 pitfalls that lead to ministry Burnout—Len Kageler

Get a Grip: moving From pain to purpose—Craig deMartino

hearing God—Megan Hutchinson

FamilY & parentS

hurtinG kidSSOul care

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peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)Should i Stay or Should i Go? leaving a ministry without losing Your heart—Peer Panel

addicted to ministry: Shifting the Focus of Your calling From “doing” to “Being”—Peer Panel

You are not alone: cultivating community & collaboration with Other Youth workers—Peer Panel

Overcoming insecurities, doubts, and Other Junk in Your head—Peer Panel

pre-cOnFerence track (6-HoURs)encounter: an interactive Journey For creating a living Outreach experience—Jason ostrander

halF-track (4-HoURs)reach Out, don’t Freak Out: equipping Your teens to reach their Friends For christ... no Bullhorns necessary—greg stier, Jason Lamb session 1: Motivating teenagers to Make disciples Who Make disciples session 2: Mobilizing teenagers to Relationally and Relentlessly Reach their Friends

wOrkShOp (2-HoURs)how to Get the most Out of a Short-term mission trip—toby Rowe, Jeff thompson

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)where does evangelism Fit in the Social Justice movement?—Peer Panel

Going Global: the impact of international missions—Peer Panel

making evangelism a priority in Youth ministry—Peer Panel

Service & community Outreach in the local context—Peer Panel

pre-cOnFerence track (6-HoURs)Junior high ministry From Start to Finish— Kurt Johnston, scott Rubin

deeper learninG track (8-HoURs)Junior high 101: the Basics For Beginners—Kurt Johnston, scott Rubin, Katie edwards, Johnny scott, tim Levert session 1: Junior High Ministry 101—an overview session 2: Programming and Planning your Calendar session 3: Creative teaching and discipleship session 4: Loving on Parents and Leading Volunteers

halF-track (4-HoURs)taking it up a notch: Junior high ministry For veterans—Kurt Johnston, scott Rubin, Katie edwards session 1: Leadership Lab: Putting the Best Practices to test session 2: the Future of Junior High Ministry in a Changing adolescent Culture

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)Bridging the Gap: transitioning kids From children’s ministry to Youth ministry—Peer Panel

Best-ever ideas For Junior high ministry—Peer Panel

ministry to tweens—where do they Belong?—Peer Panel

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, Outreach & miSSiOnS

middle SchOOl & JuniOr hiGh m

iniStrY


pre-cOnFerence track (6-HoURs)the Blueprint: Building an urban Youth ministry From Start to Finish—Jeffrey Wallace, Maina Mwaura

deeper learninG track (8-HoURs)the remix: Building an urban Youth ministry From the Ground up—Jeffrey Wallace, Maina Mwaura session 1: Rep your City: developing an Urban Ministry that Fits your City session 2: Urban Flavor: Programming & events that Keep them Coming Back session 3: the dream team: developing an effective Volunteer assimilation Process session 4: Uncharted: Helping Urban students Navigate through tough issues

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)the First two Years in urban Youth ministry—anthony Flynn

purity in the city—Milton Campbell

when the city comes to the Suburbs: the Blurred line in a new Generation—Leneita Fix

raise the Bar: working with high-risk Youth—Jeffrey Wallace

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)exploring the Future of urban Youth ministry—Peer Panel

Finding and Growing Godly leaders in the urban context—Peer Panel

wOrkShOpS (2-HoURs eaCH)discovering Your unique Gifts as a Youth worker’s Spouse—Cathy Fields, amanda Maguire

never Stop dating! keeping the romance alive with Your Spouse—ted & Nancie Lowe

Balancing the Boundaries Between home & ministry—doug & Cathy Fields

after the honeymoon: the early Years of marriage to a Youth worker—Cathy Fields, amanda Maguire

marriedpeople: Big night Out—ted & Nancie Lowe

peer panelS (1-HoUR eaCH)Breaking the mold: not all Youth pastors’ Spouses are the Same—Peer Panel

dark Seasons: deepening Your Faith and marriage in tough times—Peer Panel

wOrkShOpS (1-HoUR eaCH)tech tips for Beginners: making the most of today’s technology—Brandon early

advanced applications of today’s technology—Brandon early

harnessing the power of Social media—Josh griffin, tim schmoyer and Bloggers Panel

Simple Steps to Building a Better website—Nick Zerwas

introduction to video editing—dave Harris

using media to enhance a message—dave Harris

excel 101: Budget Basics For the Busy Youth worker—andy Blanks, andy Brazelton

media Shout 101—Paul Jackson

media Shout For macs—Paul Jackson

using texting in ministry—Matt donovan

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