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Resourcing for Awareness & Encouraged Growth of N.W. Youth Workers & Ministries Volume 9 Issue 2 September 2008 NW Regional Office — The National Network of Youth Ministries,— www.youthworkers.net

A reminder that this semi-annual issue with active links and more detail is on our regional website...www.networknw.org “News and Notes” is mailed the end of Jan & Aug with e-mail supplements to be sent out in Mar, May, July & Nov. Make sure we have your current e-mail address so you can receive these. Additionally, if you have information that should be included in these communication pieces or posted on our website please contact Patty Ladd at PattyL@networknw.org or call 800-725-3300 with all the appropriate details for posting.

We are continuing to list speaker information at www.networknw.org Tab “Speakers” Should you be on the list? What about letting us know of a speaker you’d refer to others. E-mail PattyL@networknw.org with the names you have and we will contact them about getting their bio and contact details posted on our website for other ministries to access also.

Want to hold a quality training time for youth leaders in your area? We now have several certified “Jesus Focused Youth Ministry” trainers for who are able to travel to your area and provide this training. To get details look at www.reach-out.org One of the first is next week, September 11-12 in Renton, Washington. Barry and Roger from ReachOut Youth Solutions in Atlanta will lead this JFYM Forum here in the northwest. Call immediately if interested, 800-470-3101.

Want to be a Mentor or Mentored? Let us know -- there are ongoing opportunities. E-mail YMAP@comcast.net and share your interest. We will get back to you. This is managed by Network NW. If you prefer, call 425-255-2255.

Do you have College Bound Students? Keep the spiritual investments you have made in their lives alive. Help them get plugged into campus based ministries this fall. Have them visit www.liveabove.com to review ministries on most campuses. Your encouragement and assistance can go a long way in getting them connected and helping them continue to grow. Also, put the Youth Transitions Network Feb 7, 2009 event into your planning for your seniors in the classes of 2009 & 2010. Want to host a site for this February conference? Call 425-255-2255

Do you have a church based young adult ministry (ages 19-25)? If so, please let us know and send us a link to your website with more info. No website, still contact us regarding your ministry with this age group. Send info to PattyL@networknw.org Here’s a great resource...If you don’t already receive “Campus Ministry Update” get it at www.ivyjungle.org

FYI has some very good resources at…fulleryouthinstitute.org

“Access” New Product Resource from interlinc Check it out! Call 800-470-3101

Mike’s book is a good resource for life and ministry. Visit www.WhatDoesGodReallyWant.com

RCYM is a great short term mission project if you want low cost and high impact for your ministry students. (See enclosed flier & www.networknw.org tab RCYM Ministry Camps.

Here and with enclosed fliers are some upcoming events or resources for your ministry. More details at www.networknw.org

Sept 4 Youth Leaders Free Luncheon Eastern WA & Northern ID. Host location: Real Life Ministries in Post Falls. 11:30-1:30 Sponsored by NNYM, Revolve Tour & interlinc Register 800-725-3300

Sept 11 Greater Puget Sound Youth Leaders Free Luncheon. 11am -1pm for details call 800-470-3101 Hosted by Network NW

Oct 2-4 Unite Conference (Post Falls, ID) www.uniteconference.com
Schedule and details online. Take some kids and check it out.

Oct 8-10 Catalyst Conference (Atlanta) www.catalystconference.com

Oct 10-13 YS National Youth Worker Convention (Sacramento, CA) Use NNYMNY1 code, as a National Network member it provides you a discount price of $275 up to $100 off, but must register prior to 3 weeks before the convention. Register at www.nywc.com Not a NNYM member yet? Check out www.youthworkers.net Tab “about” read info if you agree, it’s FREE to join.

Oct 14 & 15 Dare2Share Training seminars Free Lunch 14th SEA 15th PDX

Oct 18 City Serve a one day mission project that makes a difference. Contact www.yfcseattlemetro.com to get the full plan.

Oct 31-Nov 3 YS Convention (Pittsburgh, PA) See Oct 10 notes

Nov 14-15 Spokane WA www.RevolveTour.com (Great conf for a Mom &
Nov 21-22 Portland, OR www.RevolveTour.com Daughter outing)

Nov 21-24 YS Convention (Nashville) See Oct 10 notes

Feb 28-Mar 2 National Youth Ministry Conf. (Columbus, OH)
http://conference.youthministry.com/

Mar 20-21 Dare to Share (Seattle) www.dare2share.org

Mar 26-28 NW Ministry Conf www.ministryconference.org
The Garda’s were formerly “Sonlife” now www.cadreministries.com Enclosed flier is just a sample of a lot more being planned for March.

June 25-28 LA & July 10-13 DC www.dcla2009.com
This training event only comes around every 3 years. Consider going to the DC time ahead of the conference to experience our Nations Capital. A great trip!

Thanks for your service to the Lord, youth and their families!

Chris Renzelman
NW Regional Coord.
National Network of Youth Ministries

For on conferences and concerts see the Calendar page