A Call for Leaders Who Nurture Vocation

Starts 9/29/2009 - 9:00am
Ends 9/29/2009 - 3:00pm

When: Tuesday, September 29th, 9am-3pm
Where: Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta
Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Dori Baker, FTE Scholar-in Residence and co-author of Lives to Offer: Accompanying Youth on Their Vocational Quests, and
Dr. Beth Corrie, Director of Youth Theological Initiative
A Collaborative Event of:
The Fund for Theological Education,
the Youth Theological Initiative, and
the North Georgia Conference Youth Ministries
Cost: $25 per person
Online Registration: click here (login as new user and select 9/29th event) 
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What: an exploration of  the role congregations play in nurturing and supporting young people interested in exploring the deeper questions about God, faith and service to the world.
What You Will Learn:  
In this event, congregational leaders will explore: 

  • what congregations do to notice, name and nurture the voice and vocations of young people
  • what programs like Youth Theological Initiative offer to young people interested in exploring the deeper questions about God, faith and service to the world
  • what resources are available to assist congregations, including: coaching, grants, and online resources, as well as workshops, conferences and training events. 
Contact: Rev. Stephen Lewis, event facilitator, at slewis@thefund.org or 404.727.1411 for registration information.
Questions?  Contact Rev. Margaret Freeman, director of youth and young adult ministries for the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, at mfreeman@ngumc.org or 678-533-1445.