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DO YOU WORK WITH YOUTH?
From full time youth pastors to volunteers, from those who have served for many years to those who might have just been asked to help, Jumpstart Leaders is a one day conference for ANY and ALL people working as leaders in the context of a youth ministry.
Planned and led by a variety of leaders from local churches and ministries with CENTURIES of combined youth ministry experience, this conference will help you grow!
Main sessions will encourage you to continue developing Godly character and discipline in your Christian life, and Breakout sessions will equip you to handle specific issues related to leading and ministering to the youth of today's generation.
Conference Schedule
8:45 Check-In
9:00 Main Session 1
10:00 Breakout 1
11:00 Breakout 2
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Main Session 2
1:15 Breakout 3
2:10 Main Session 3
3:00 Dismiss
Topics
Main sessions will focus on encouraging you to pursue Gospel centered leadership, the importance of personal integrity and growth, and how to set priorities and boundaries in your life and ministry.
Breakout topics will give you practical tips and advice that will equip you to deal with issues such as:
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Planning engaging youth activities
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Counseling students Biblically
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Budgeting and fundraising for youth ministry
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How to engage your youth in serving
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How to help teens dealing with addictions
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Dealing with unexpected issues in your group
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Navigating youth culture
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Training youth leaders and student leaders
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Setting priorities and boundaries
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Talking about sexuality and gender issues
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Helping students with doubts and questions
A final list of topics and schedule of Breakouts will be available soon.
REGISTRATION
Click the box below to register for Jumpstart Leaders by Tuesday, May 18.
Lunch and resources will be provided, so we need to know if you're coming! If you are a group leader and would like to register for multiple spots, simply click the registration box and list the number of people you will be bringing. They will NOT have to register individually if you do this.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee food or resource bags if you do not register online by Tuesday, May 18.
Registration opens April 15
We are working hard to offer a virtual option for this conference via Zoom at no charge. Please check this web site for details.
Help Us Spread the Word
Click on the boxes below to download printable PDF files that you can use to help us spread the word. If you would like printed materials provided for you, contact us at info@epymn.org.
About EPYMN
The El Paso Youth Ministry Network (EPYMN) is an inter-denominational group of youth ministers representing various churches, ministries, and organizations in the El Paso area that seek to work together to reach youth in our city with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Formed in 2014, our Network is seeing a move of God in the youth of El Paso through our unified efforts in:
· Planning and executing of large-scale events that seek to evangelize and disciple youth citywide
· Support for local youth ministers (and ministries) through prayer, friendship, and sharing of ideas and resources
We invite any and all youth and college-age ministry leaders of any and all churches, ministries, or organizations that share our statement of faith, core values, and policies to be part of the network.
Click here to learn more about EPYMN's statement of faith, core values, and policies
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