conversations from the couch

recap of the last 3 weeks…

-NYMC now has a Facebook Page! (and so do I…such a bad thing for my time management efforts)

-We’ve added 1 new track, 12 new workshops, 5 new affinity groups

-Ideas for a new and extremely cool late-night and pre-conference “facets” are rolling out

-hashing through a total revamp of the marketing campaign–we’re trying to capture “who we are” a little better

-hosted a youth ministry denominational summit at Group and explored how we can work together

-Making some friends with churches and networks in the Columbus area–I love meeting people who have a desire to serve and be a part of this dream

-2 babies born to our peeps on the NYMC web team this week (and 3 if you count Andy Brazelton’s baby) means the website won’t be updated for another week 

-and more new community conversations happening on the blog soon…stay tuned!

Six months ago we gathered in Cincinnati for 3 days of incredible conversations at the Group /SYM National Youth Ministry Conference. My prayer is that you returned to your church equipped and refreshed by the experience. More importantly, I hope what impacted you at NYMC is still evident in your life. I know how easy it is to leave on a conference high… but what matters most is if something (or someone) at the National Youth Ministry Conference made a lasting difference.

I’d love to hear how you’re doing today…

Would you please take a minute to share your story. It would mean a lot to me. So many people thanked me during the conference and told me great stories and I wish I would have written them all down.

What should you write? Well, maybe an idea impacted your ministry, or you’re still in touch with a friend from an affinity group, or you quit youth ministry to work at Wal-Mart. We really want to know how you’re doing now, because our ministry isn’t about time at a conference, it’s about you. Hearing your voice helps us serve you better this next year.

Doug