Adventist Heritage Center From: Jim Ford Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 8:48 AM To: Adventist Heritage Center Subject: FW: 411 Newsletter - June 2016 From: Center for Youth Evangelism Andrews University [mailto:ronwhitehead=cye.org@mail5.atl31.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Center for Youth Evangelism Andrews University Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 4:03 PM To: Jim Ford <fordjim@andrews.edu> Subject: 411 Newsletter June 2016 Having trouble viewing this email? View this email in your browser A free monthly e-newsletter for Adventist youth leaders June 2016 Inspirational Quotes "Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer In This Issue By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. - John 13:35 "Our primary focus will be on finding ways to better engage youth and young adults within our church, as well as those not yet a part." Learn more... - Ron Halvorsen, Ohio Conference President Inspirational Quotes Prayer - Petition - Praise Church of Refuge (COR) Values 1
Prayer - Petition - Praise Prayer: Muhammad Ali has passed away but lived near Andrews University for many decades and was known by many Adventists who were family friends or worked for estate. Prayer: For Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada and the SDA church as they continue to rebuild and support the community. Learn more... Prayer: For Christians in the spotlight of the public. Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Chewbacca Lady. Prayer: For Magic Johnson, former NBA player basketball player who has an Adventist family past. Learn more... Church of Refuge (COR) Values Value #6 Service: COR congregations are committed to demonstrating God's love through acts of service. Hope and Compassion in Maryland: The North American Division (NAD) department of evangelism planned a day of service and volunteering where many volunteers from different churches went out to the communities to help. Learn more... Ministry Openings Wisconsin Conference: Youth director who can direct Club, Camp and Public Campus Ministries. Call 920-484-6555 Ministry Openings Ministry Movement Ministry Seekers Help Requested Adventist Resources Non- Denominational Resources Adventist National / International Events CYE & Partner Events Non- Denominational Events Pathfinder Information Research and Surveys Miscellaneous Do You Need A Smile? Inspirational Video In This Issue Rocky Mountain Conference: is looking for Conference Associate Youth Director with IT/Internet, Camp & Young Adult Ministry Skills. Call Steve Hamilton 559-760-3285 Part of the CYE 2
Frederick SDA Church (Frederick, Maryland): is looking for a youth pastor with experience. More info: Morgan Kochenower 913-945-0067. 411 news is a resource provided by the Center for Youth Evangelism Ministry Movement New Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Associate Youth Director Nelson Silva. He currently serves in the Indiana Conference. Connect With Us Rocky Mountain Conference: Heidi Whitehead Littel has served as Associate Conference Youth Director for two years, and will be moving with her husband to Indianapolis, Indiana July, 2016. Ministry Seekers Help Requested Young adult Sabbath School: Does anyone have a successful and growing young adult Sabbath School (small group) for a church under 150 members. If yes, please email pastorron@andrews.edu. Adventist Resources Writing Contest: Ministry International Journal of Pastors is holding the fifth annual writing contest with a grand prize winner along with first, second, and third place winners. The deadline for entry submissions is 3
June 30, 2016. Visit https://www.ministrymagazine.org Learn more... Youth Rush: This ten week summer program teaches youth about the magabook ministry and how to reach out to the community. Sponsored by the Michigan Conference. Learn more... Children's Ministries Website: The NAD Children's Ministries department presents their new website with resources, ideas, certification information, and much more. Learn more... Adventist Learning Community (ALC): ministerial and educational platform designed to strengthen professionals through FREE continuing education courses, teaching courses, ministerial training, and dissemination of uniquely Adventist content for the church community and beyond. Sponsored by the North American Division. Learn more... Bible Bowl: 3ABN is launching Bible Bowl game show July 18-24. Pathfinder clubs are welcome to sign up and participate. Learn more... "Living It: Public High School Ministry" Online CE Course: ALC has launched this new FREE course by Scott Ward. "The purpose of this course is to fully understand the Gospel Commission... and develop the skills necessary to implement and run Public High School ministries in your local area." Learn more... Non-Denominational Resources A Story Worth Living is a christian documentary by John Eldredge. This film premieres in the United States May 19, 2016. Learn more... Bible Focused Game App: This app developed by Scripture Union in the U.K. for kids is based on different Bible stories, and has a daily devotional plan as well. Learn more... Joe Shirt: This company can make custom t-shirts for mission trips, 4
retreats, church camps and much more. Includes free shipping on all orders. Learn more... Bible Studies for Life: These Bible study guides by LifeWay Christian stores are available for kids, students, and adults to study in groups; and are also available in Spanish. Learn more... Digital Devotional: The app YouVersion is one of the most downloaded (over 200 million times) Bible apps that provides daily devotionals and reading plans. Learn more... Churchless: In this book George Barna and David Kinnaman share how to connect with people who do not attend church. Learn more... Adventist National / International Events Quiet Hour Mission Trips: 2016 Mission Trips are now available, starting June 22-July 3 (Panama and Guatemala). See website for more dates. Learn more... Zamar Music and Worship Arts Conference: A practical 3-day Worship Arts Conference teaching and training on the effectiveness of music and worship in any setting. Sponsored by Adventist Event Planners Association of the North American Division. It will take place July 21-23, 2016 in Florida. Learn more... Mission Conference: The focus of this event is on Discipleship in Context. Sponsored by International Fellowship of Adventist Mission Studies. It will be held September 15-17, 2016 at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. More info: mssn@andrews.edu He Said Go Missions Conference: The purpose of this conference is to serve as a catalyst for missions, not only overseas, but also in domestic service. Sponsored by the North American Division. It will be held November 18-20, 2016 in Southern California. Learn more.. 5
CYE & Partner Events Cruise With a Mission, Dec. 11-18. 2016: A cruise, mission trip, and spiritual retreat all wrapped up into one meaningful adventure for young adults. Sponsored by the Lake Union Conference and the CYE. More info: www.cye.org or (269) 471-8380. Chosen International Camporee, Aug. 12-17, 2019: Join 50,000 Pathfinders from more than 100 countries in this unique Pathfinder event. More info: www.camporee.org or (269) 471-8380. The first 2,500 tickets sold will receive a special souvenir lapel pin AND backstage tour pass. Deadline for this offer is December 25, 2016. Non-Denominational Events Lead The Cause is a student discipleship and evangelism training program sponsored by Dare 2 Share and Sonlife. This conference will be in Chicago, IL June 20-25, Denver, CO July 11-16, and Portland, OR July 18-23. Learn more... International Creative Arts Festival features workshops and performance labs to help enhance creative arts ministry in your church. Festival will be in Olivet Nazarene University June 27-July 1, 2016. Learn more... Passion Camp 2016: This event is designed for students who are rising 7th graders through graduated seniors. It will take place July 18-22, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. Other dates and locations also available. Learn more... Global Leadership Summit: This two day event for leadership training will take place August 11-12, 2016, in Chicago Illinois. Learn more... 6
D6 Conference: This family ministry conference provides workshops and trainings from preschool ministries to elderly ministries, and will take place on September 21-23, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn more... Simply Youth Ministry Conference: A conference for youth workers to take part in workshops and trainings in youth ministry. This event will be October 7-9, 2016 in Chicago, IL. Learn more... National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC): This Youth Specialties event aims to train, equip and encourage youth workers. It will be held November 17-20, 2016, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more... Pathfinder Information August 12-17, 2019 Chosen International Camporee Tickets: For more information www.camporee.org or call 269-471-8380 or www.cye.org The first 2,500 tickets sold will receive a special souvenir lapel pin AND backstage tour pass. Deadline for this offer is December 25, 2016. Chosen International Camporee Executive Advisory Committee will meet October 12, 2016, October 11, 2017, October 10, 2018 and March 27, 2019. Meeting times are always from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend and have a voice, but only committee members have a vote. Click here to see the dates of Union Camporees in the North American Division. Click here to see the dates of Division Camporees around the world. 7
Research and Surveys The Cost of Starting a Church: In this new study Barna Group met with church planters to assess the general financial condition of church startups and the leaders behind them. Learn more... Prison Ministry: A phone survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors done by LifeWay Research found that 97% believe it is important to help prisoners and their families, but lack the appropriate training. Learn more... Bible Research and Millenials: This six year research study by the American Bible Society has revealed that while millennials may be more Bible skeptical (45%), those who are actively engaged in a church may know the Bible better than adult Christians. Learn more... Pastors and Financial Training: In a survey by Grey Matter Research & Consulting it was found that the majority of pastors have minor financial training (14%), and many have little to nothing in personal savings. Learn more... What Millenials Want From Work and Life: New research by Gallup Business Journal finds Millenials have the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment, and only 29% are engaged at work. Learn more... Successful Church Plants and Money: A research study done by LifeWay Research tracked 843 church plants from 17 denominations, and found that more than half (58%) are financially self-sufficient by their fourth year. Learn more... Good News Spam: It is estimated that there were 40 million Bible verse tweets last year, and half a million came from 10 pastors, celebrities, and social media stars. Of these 7.6 million verses were shared by "bots", programs designed to auto-create tweets. Learn more... Movies To Go: A survey by Deloitte Digital Democracy found 56% of TV show/movie viewing amongst millennials aged 19-25 is on devices other than a TV. 8
Miscellaneous Women and Persecution: According to Pew Research in a survey of 192 countries, christian women are more religious than men (97 million more). They are also doubly vulnerable to persecution according to Release International. Learn more... Teenagers and Church Work: Steve Cullum shares how to get teenagers involved in four different ministry areas in church. Learn More... Millennials Spend $900 on Weddings: According to a study by American Express, the average costs for wedding guests this summer are $703, while millennial spend 27% more than the general population. Learn more... 6 Things That Unleash a Love of Serving: This article presents six points for leaders working with middle school aged students. Learn more... Free Fitness Apps: According to Money magazine the top five most downloaded fitness apps for Android and ios are MyFitness Pal, Fitbit, Runtastic, Lose It!, and Sworkit Lite. College Debt at Record High: Despite graduating and entering into a strong job market, college graduates will have accumulated an average of $28,950 in student loans. Learn more... Methodists Vote Pro-Life: At their 10 day General Conference the United Methodist church voted (445-310) to repeal their 40 year support of prochoice. Learn more... Do You Need A Smile? 9
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