Adult Leadership Development
Growing in our own understanding of theology, youth ministry theories and practical skills matters in faith formation with young people. Research continues to show that when adults are learning and growing, youth are growing in their depth of faith and living their faith in their daily lives. You matter! Volunteers, parents, youth directors, pastors and all caring adults in the congregation!
How can you spend time growing and learning this year? You don't need to get your masters degree or go to seminary - although those are always great! Learning comes in many forms - spending time reading, listening to podcasts, watching online webinars or videos, attending local events, and networking with other leaders are easy ways you can stretch yourself and encounter innovative ways of doing ministry. Find what works best for you and what fits in your schedule. All learning - whether it's taking five minutes to read an article or spending a week at a conference makes a difference! This page curates online learning opportunities and training events within and beyond our synod that will help you grow as a leader for the sake of faith formation in our young people.
How can you spend time growing and learning this year? You don't need to get your masters degree or go to seminary - although those are always great! Learning comes in many forms - spending time reading, listening to podcasts, watching online webinars or videos, attending local events, and networking with other leaders are easy ways you can stretch yourself and encounter innovative ways of doing ministry. Find what works best for you and what fits in your schedule. All learning - whether it's taking five minutes to read an article or spending a week at a conference makes a difference! This page curates online learning opportunities and training events within and beyond our synod that will help you grow as a leader for the sake of faith formation in our young people.
Podcasts3rd Tuesday Conversations
A monthly podcast from the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Youth Ministry Podcast A weekly podcast featuring veteran ELCA Youth Ministry Leaders Erik Ullestad and Jake Bouma. BlogsFuller Youth Institute
Youth Ministry, Church and Parenting weekly posts that can be delivered to your inbox. Peer Ministry Leadership Weekly posts with insights and practical tools for equipping and empowering young people to do ministry. Network is a Verb Regular posts from the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. Way to Lead A weekly blog from one of the ELCA's most creative organizations on the cutting edge of developing leaders and congregations. Online TrainingPractice Discipleship
Practical training for Youth Ministry through webinars, videos and curriculum that can be used individually or with a group. 25 for 1 Gathering Project Three, 25 minute webinar trainings that were first offered at the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering for Adult Leaders. Books
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NE MN Synod Training Events
Growing Young Training
October 24, 2019 9:30am - 3:30pm Bethany Lutheran Church, Cromwell Registration deadline: October 18 Bethany is located on Hwy 210, just west of Hwy 73. Churches are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain young people. This training will show ministry leaders how to position their congregation to reach young generations in away that breathes life into the whole church. An opportunity to participate in an ongoing cohort group for support and accountability in implementing Growing Young in your congregation will be available after the training. Congregations are encouraged to bring a team to this training: pastors, youth ministry leaders, council president and members, and other missional leaders! You may also want to familiarize yourself with the Growing Young resources prior to the event. *If this date does not work for you, additional dates can be scheduled for groups of five congregations or more. To request a date, contact Catherine.Anderson@nemnsynod.org. Getting Started: Practical Tools for Youth Ministry
January 25, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lake Speaker: Tiger McLuen Registration and more details will be posted by October 1. This day-long event is designed for volunteers and ministry teams to get inspired and equipped for ministry. The day will include a keynote presentation by Tiger McLuen and learning tracks that will give you practical tools to use when you return home. Mental Health Workshops
A series of workshops to educate and resource ministry leaders on mental health conditions. Lay Leader Network Yearly intensive Series
Sessions begin September 2019 As a life-long learning program, the Yearly Intensive Series is designed to give adult students opportunity to grow in their faith for the purposes of personal spiritual development, biblical and theological learning and enhancing missional leadership. It promotes intentional conversation for the discernment of gifts to be used in various ways in ministry and leadership within a person’s current congregation and in his/her community. Keep checking back for more training event opportunities! Training Events Outside Our SynodGET-READY!
SAT. OCT 12th, 9am - 4:30pm First Lutheran, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN Cost: $43 per person, includes lunch and snacks A day of multiple side-by-side trainings, with Adult Leaders learning alongside their middle school and high school youth! Choose one track for the whole day.
More information and registration at https://peerministry.org/get-ready/ ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza An annual youth ministry conference for adults who work with children, youth and family ministry. Includes keynote speakers, workshops, networking, worship and so much more. Peer Ministry Leadership Training to equip middle school and high school youth with communication and leadership skills for life and ministry. 
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