Greetings Southwest Field NYI! We hope this first edition of our monthly newsletter finds you enjoying 2018!
In an effort to keep you informed about all our Southwest Field NYI events, resources, and opportunities we decided to commit to sending you a regular update via this newsletter.
Please forward this on to pastors, youth pastors, district leadership and students to subscribe.See you soon!
Events
Elev8 2018 Registration
Opens March 1, 2018
What does grace really mean? Our culture has a poor concept of grace as a lived reality. In our broken system, all acceptance is conditional, all love is performance based. Identity is given by the sum of what we strive to be, or what we appear to be. Even within the community of the church, we at times participate in this brokenness.
Perhaps it’s time we reclaimed grace.
Every year PLNU hosts Elev8 over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Registration opens March 1, so mark your calendars and get the word out today!
Stop by www.elev8event.com for more information.
March 4-6 - Leadership Conference
The conference will be extremely valuable for District Presidents, NYC Coordinators, and other leaders preparing for Nazarene Youth Conference 2019 in Phoenix, AZ.
More information about NYI LC can be found at nyileadershipconference.com.
March 16 - Youth Worker Daywith special guest Brad Griffn
Brad will be conducting a training on one of Fuller Youth Institute’s recent developments, Growing Young. This event is for all those who volunteer in youth ministries or minister to youth in any capacity.
Limited seating, register and secure your spot!
July 30-August 1 - PK Retreat
The Southwest Field NYI and Point Loma Nazarene University have partnered together to provide a very special retreat for Pastors' Kids (PK's) who are between the grades of 7 and 12. Our goal is to have lots of fun, build strong relationships and provide a safe place for PK's to connect on issues that matter to them.
Register at www.southwestnyi.org.
January 2019 - Third Wave
Third Wave 2019 is a global leadership conference designed for emerging youth leaders in the Church of the Nazarene, who are between the ages of 16 and 29. This time it will be held in India and the Southwest Field is allowed to take 4 participants other than the coordinator and field chair. If you're interested in applying for one of the 4 Southwest Field NYI slots, click here. Must apply byMarch 1, 2018.
More info at
http://nazarene.org/resource/third-wave
January 2019 - Third Wave
Third Wave 2019 is a global leadership conference designed for emerging youth leaders in the Church of the Nazarene, who are between the ages of 16 and 29. This time it will be held in India and the Southwest Field has 4 open slots. If you're interested in applying for one of the 4 Southwest Field NYI slots, click here. Please forward this on to students to apply. Must apply by March 1, 2018.
More info at
http://nazarene.org/resource/third-wave
NYC 2019 - Phoenix, AZ
Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) is a vibrant, life-changing youth event held every four years in different locations across the United States and Canada. High School students from all around North America belonging to the Church of the Nazarene gather together in a time of worship, teaching, and community outreach, united by a common belief in Jesus Christ.
nyc2019.com
Featured Leadership
- Meet Joni Dennis -
Joni is our Southwest Field NYI Coordinator!
She has all the answers you need regarding NYC!
Joni lives in Arizona with her husband Matt and their two little boys, Isaiah (4) and Oliver (2). Joni has been ministering since 2001, mostly working with youth and currently works at Turning Leaf Church of the Nazarene where she serves in the youth/college ministry. Joni has been serving the Arizona district 6+ years in a number of leadership capacities including Adult Rep on NYI council and Arizona NYC District Co-Coordinator.
A few fun facts about Joni...
Q. Who is your hero? (a parent, a celebrity, an influential person in one’s life):
A. "Curt Gentry, He was my Youth Pastor and practically my adopted father."
Q. What are your favorite hobbies?
A. "Anything outdoors (when it's not 110 degrees), playing/hanging out with my boys, coloring :)"
Q. "If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
A. "HAHAHA is this for real? A Bird...because I want to be able to fly anywhere :)"
Q. If you had to describe yourself using three words, it would be…
A. "OH GEEZ!!! Umm how about...easy-going, empathetic, dependable"
Got a question about NYC 2019? Email Joni!
Featured Resources
NYI Connect was developed to provide easily accessible resources for youth pastors and leaders across the USA/Canada Region Church of the Nazarene. The site features a variety of resources including blog posts on a wide range of topics, leadership development videos, and a running list of youth ministry websites, blogs, and tools for your convenience.
"Youth in Mission has taught me that the greatest mission field is the present.” - Abby, IUPUI student
YiM is our USA/Canada sending resource to invite young adults to participate in strategic regional mission for June-July through Hubs of Compassion.
Have you heard about the Matching Scholarship?
If 20 districts create a $1000 scholarship for young adults from your district to serve this summer a donor will match your investment.
Email YiM Coordinator Kenny Wade for more details: yim@nazarene.org
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