Youth Ministry Symposium

Conference Details

Date: January 7-8, 2013

The event begins with a practicum on the morning of Monday, January 7.  (Regular program begins with lunch.) The Symposium  ends with a banquet on Tuesday evening with a special guest speaker to be announced.  (The NADCE Conference begins with a banquet and then continues at the same location.)

Early Bird Practicum - January 7

Pews, Puberty and the Public Square: Engaging in Youth Outreach

Led by Jonathan Ruehs, Director of Spiritual Life at Concordia University Irvine, the practicum will explore the idea of youth evangelism.

Where:

Hyatt Regency Hotel
17900 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92614

Regular Registration Rate: $175.00
Student Registration Rate: $135.00
NADCE Attendee Rate: $135.00   

Room rate: $119 for single or double occupancy
(not including applicable taxes)

• Make reservation at 1-888-421-1442 by December 15, 2012
• Hotel website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nadce2013

Ask for the NADCE 2013 rate.

Conference Speakers

Christine Ross and Holly Allen, co-authors of Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship, will present their research and insights on intergenerational ministry.

Dr. Christine Lawton Ross is the Director of Christian Education program director at Concordia University Irvine. Ross is passionate about intergenerational ministry and interculturalism and has background in teaching a variety of cross-cultural classes.

Dr. Holly Catterton Allen is professor of Christian ministries at John Brown University (JBU) in Siloam Springs, Arkansas where she directs the child and family studies program in the biblical studies division.

Dr. Mark Blanke is Director of Christian Education program director, Director of Strategic Planning and University Institutes, and Director of Institute for Religious Education at Concordia University Nebraska. He will present a response to Ross and Allen and facilitate a practical conversation among participants.