Princeton Theological Seminary’s, The Institute for Youth Ministry (think Kenda Dean), in cooperation with the Presbyterian Church- USA are offering a series of Youth Ministry leadership seminars around the USA.



Denver is a host site on Saturday, September 18th!!



The leader for the adult track is our own: Andrew… Continue

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Rainbow Trail is hosting the annual Youth Directors Retreat January 11-13, 2010. We know it's a busy time, and that's exactly why you should come. This is a time for personal renewal, continuing education, and networking with other Youth Directors. Peggy Contos Hahn, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth and Family ministry in the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, will join us and lead conversation throughout our time together. She's passionate about Youth Ministry and… Continue

Hey all! Just a reminder to hurry up and register for Extravaganza 2010!!! It's a great event and will be worth your time! Registering NOW helps the planning team to make the event all that it can be! This is one time in ministry that numbers acutally DO matter! (Planning and hotel contracts count registration num...bers....) SIGN UP TODAY!!!! (Why are you still reading this? You should be registering....) Go now to… Continue

Hey there friendly synod youth directors



So really, I do hope you’re feeling friendly … I’ve been working with the Estes park Sr High gathering, notice: the pretty posters, my more long-term role however is setting up the cornerstone volunteers for the weekend (the people in red shirts) so- I’ve clearly been having some time-management issues, but hey, who knew college slash communication with church members could be so time-consuming?



Anyways, I’ve contacted campus… Continue

“TODD BUEGLER DAY” Thursday, October 8

So who is Todd Buegler? Todd is the Executive Director of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. He is spending a day in the Rocky Mountain Synod connecting with local leaders. He wants to learn about youth and household ministry in the RMS as well as share about the Network's vision and resources to Renew, Educate, and Connect children, youth and family ministers across the ELCA.



TWO Opportunities PLUS vCON to Join in the Conversation about •… Continue