Youth Worker Summit

Sacred Space for Youth Workers:Gathering in Hope, Rekindling the Light

Youth ministry is tough work. We all know that. We have been called to ministries that face new challenges with every generation and are influenced by the swirling currents of pop culture. However, there is something that remains constant amid those aspects of youth ministry that often seem chaotic and overwhelming: Our spirits are being renewed by God day by day.

The 2010 Youth Worker Summit, an ecumenical gathering, will bring together youth ministry leaders from judicatories and congregations across the country.  Together, we will find Sacred Space to explore our unique experiences and a unified call.  Space to rekindle Christ's light in our lives.  Space for reassurance, renewal, strength, and hope for us as we serve young people and their families in many different contexts.

You can anticipate an experience over the three days of the Summit that will include dialogue with youth ministry professionals and visionaries, worship, skill and awareness development workshops, resource sharing and networking with other leaders. Something that sets this Summit apart from others is the professional leadership development seminar led by staff of the Disney Institute. The seminar will focus on leadership development.

It may sound like a full schedule but you’ll also find plenty of time for relaxing or wandering the Magic Kingdom® Park! When you leave the Youth Worker Summit in Orlando, you will do so with a renewed spirit for the ministry to which God has called you—that’s our prayer; that’s our hope.

For more information visit the YWS website at www.youthworkersummit.org.

Scholarship Information:

The United Board of Christian Discipleship wants to help our youth workers get to the 2010 Youth Worker Summit, December 1-4 at the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World, Florida!

 

The United Board for Christian Discipleship is making available scholarships for half registration fee of $275 for Cumberlands (CPCA and CPC) who register. That’s $137.50!  You may notice online (www.youthworkersummit.org) and in the brochure (attached), the cost for housing for the 3 nights is $220 for 2 persons per room and $440 for 1 person per room (or for 1 registered participant and up to 3 additional family members in case you wish to take your family). Some meals are provided with the $275 registration fee; other meals are the responsibility of participants.  The only additional cost will be incidentals and travel.  It is hoped that persons will be able to travel together to reduce costs or will find economical fares. Your registration fee also includes a one-day park-hopper pass to Disney World!

 

The requirement for scholarship eligibility is that persons be actively engaged in youth ministry leadership.  To apply for a scholarship send the following information to scg@cumberland.org or mail to Susan Groce, 8207 Traditional Place, Cordova, TN 38016: Your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and the specific role(s) you are presently serving in youth ministry in your congregation, presbytery, synod or General Assembly.

 

Thirty scholarships of $137.50 each will be awarded. Registration details will be given when scholarship is awarded. If you have questions, please contact me via e-mail.

 

If you do not apply for or receive a scholarship, you may still register for the 2010 YWS. This event is open to ALL youth workers!

 

Information regarding the 2010 Youth Worker Summit may be found at www.youthworkersummit.org.

 

Susan Groce

Coordinator of Ministries with Youth and Young Adults

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Ministry Council

8207 Traditional Place

Cordova, TN  38016

901.276.4572

scg@cumberland.org

fax: 901.276.4578