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Connecting hearts and minds, sharing resources
Working together, we are getting more done for the sake of God's kingdom.
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Leadership training and development |
Media resources (print and audio/visual) |
| Lead Now (for high school youth) |
Conference Resource Advocate |
| Many Gifts: calling and growing |
Library of IN-MI Conference
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Prayer Exercises |
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| Youth Pastors' monthly gatherings |
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Amigo Centre |
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Bethany Christian Schools |
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| Leadership training and development |
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Damascus Road anti-racism training and |
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skill development program |
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| Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary |
Peace |
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Mennonite colleges/universities |
...Service Adventure (for young adults) |
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Leadership Training and Development | IN-MI Conference |
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Lead Now
This program mentors high school youth in the development of Christlike leadership and is a unique way for young people to get involved with church organizations such as the youth ministry program and the Mennonite camps.
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“Many Gifts: Calling and Growing Congregational Leaders.”
This booklet is a practical resource to pastors and other church leaders in calling out and nurturing the gifts of children, youth and adults, to deepen our commitment to forming a people of God, becoming a global church and growing leaders. When people discover their authentic selves and are affirmed for those gifts, they are freed to joyfully serve the church's mission and their varied God given gifts. This is not a book of instructions. It is a guide with some helpful suggestions and resource lists to help our congregations think about developing leaders and Culture of Call at all stages of life and for all forms of ministry. More information. |
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Gatherings |
Youth Pastors' monthly gatherings
Contact Jane Stoltzfus Buller, member of the Youth and Young Adults Coordinating Team: stoltzfusbuller@yahoo.com |
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Media Resources (print and audio/visual) |
Conference Resource Advocate
Eldon Stoltzfus, pastor of Forks Mennonite, Middlebury, Ind., is serving as the conference resource advocate. He is available to support your pastoral, educational, mentoring and teaching teams with information about and access to the latest Mennonite resources. Contact Eldon: 574 825-9333 or stoltzfus48@aol.com |
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Conference-owned institutions |
Amigo Centre
Amigo Centre is a retreat and recreation center for members of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference congregations, their friends and the wider community.
"Our mission is to facilitate the ministry of the church, encourage commitment to Jesus Christ and assist people of all ages to become the persons God desires.
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Bethany Christian Schools
Bethany is a dynamic learning community that integrates faith development with academic excellence. Grounded in Mennonite values, Bethany equips students for Christian discipleship in the church and around the world.
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!Explore: A Theological Program for High School Youth
The !Explore program provides young people in the 11th and 12th grades in high school an experience designed to encourage the development of their gifts in leadership, expose them to the world of theological ideas, and foster in them a call to vocation in the church. |
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Presentation on faith and global warming. Bob Yoder, campus minister at Goshen (Ind.) College, and Paul Steury, education coordinator at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, have been trained by Al Gore to speak to faith communities about the challenges of and solutions to the climate crisis. Bob and Paul, who were among the first group of faith leaders to participate in The Climate Project (TCP) training program, are available to deliver an educational slideshow on climate change and to lead discussions on how churches, individuals and communities can reduce their environmental impact and urge others to action. They can adapt the length and style of their presentation for various contexts. There is no charge. To invite Bob to speak to your group, contact him at 574 535-7542 or robertey@goshen.edu. To invite Paul to speak to your group, contact him at 260 799-5869 or paulds@goshen.edu. Read more. |
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Youth Gatherings |
Know Jesus (for junior high youth)
This biennial conference for youth in middle school provides an opportunity for large group worship and “crazy fun” games. It is sponsored by Amigo Centre and Camp Friedenswald. Know Jesus ’08 will take place Aug. 1-3 on the Goshen (Ind.) College campus. |
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Mennonite Youth Convention
Plan to attend Columbus 2009 | June 29 - July 4 |
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Facebook for adults who work with youth at Mennonite churches in Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky (IN-MI Youth Workers) facebook.com
This is open to all Central District and IN-MI youth workers -- paid or unpaid. The goal is to be able to connect with youth workers who are too far away to join our monthly meetings, and with those who are unable to meet for other reasons. We really want to be able to support each other -- one way or another -- and we see the possibility of technology helping here. |
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Service |
Service Adventure
Service Adventure is a program of Mennonite Mission Network that gives young adults an adventure in service, learning and spiritual growth. |
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Youth Venture
Youth Venture is a program of Mennonite Mission Network that provides opportunities for youth and young adults to join together for service and learning experiences. |
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