conversations from the couch

There are a TON of new happenings springing up at the conference–lots of organizations and denominations are looking forward to meeting with their members for connection. Check out the info board at the conference for exact locations and daily updates, but here’s a running list:

2/22 Friday afternoon: Affinity Groups will be hanging out all afternoon in various locations for conversation

2/22 Friday Late night: around 9:30 or so…Group Magazine Reader & Author Reception with Rick Lawrence and Group Magazine Authors; the National Network of Youth Ministries Gathering with NNYM president Paul Fleishmann; Group Workcamp Foundation 1st ever volunteer reunion

2/23 Saturday 5-6:00 pm Various denominational gatherings: Catholic Church; United Methodist; Lutheran (Missouri Synod); Salvation Army, Christian & Missionary Alliance (dinner)

2/23 Saturday Late Night 10-11:00 pm  PDYM (Purpose Driven Youth Ministry) Community Gathering 

It’s an acronym fest! No, actually it’s a great collaboration of two ministries who value the importance of connection and conversation. I’ve always respected the vision of the National Network of Youth Ministry–they’ve been a long-standing leader with the mission of connecting youth workers locally. It makes perfect sense to throw out the welcome mat to members of NNYM for a chance to all gather together at this conference. If you are a member of the National Network of Youth Ministry–or if you’re interested in learning about youth worker networks in your area, join NNYM President Paul Fleishmann and many others on Friday, Feb 22 at 10 pm (after the general session) for a national gathering of network-minded youth workers.