Nov
15

New Website is for United Methodist Youth Ministry

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Whether it’s navigating a sea of acronyms like UMYF, BOD, SPR, GBHEM and UMCOR, or understanding the distinctions between ordained elders, deacons and acolytes, United Methodist youth workers share a lot of the same challenges and blessings.  Being connectional is a gift we can leverage by sharing thoughts and ideas.  Even though our specific situations…
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Oct
26

Dallas GiveCamp Recap

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Last weekend, IT developers and consultants from North Texas gave back to the community by volunteering their entire weekend locked in an office building coding for charity.  The YouthWorker Movement was honored to be selected as one of 13 charities for this weekend.  In just 46 hours, teams created and revamped websites, and in our…
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Sep
20

PSYM Discounts for YWM Members

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Registration is now open for Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Youth Ministry, January 9-12.  Register by September 30 to get early bird pricing. The place to go to register: http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/PublicPrograms/PSYM.aspx As a member of the YouthWorker Movement, you can receive discounts off of registration, just enter the following discount codes: The SMU Perkins School of…
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Mar
31

Memorial Carpet & Getting Hired interview with Mark DeVries & Jeff Dunn-Rankin

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In this portion of our interview with Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin we chat up the “Jones Memorial Carpet,” acquaintances versus friends in a job search, how to go about preparing yourself for an interview process and more. http://www.youthworkercircuit.com

Mar
18

Mark DeVries & Jeff Dunn-Rankin “On the Road” | Video

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What happens when you put Jeff, Mark & Gavin on camera? A lot of goofiness & a lot of good youth ministry stuff!!

Dec
14

Images of : National Youth Worker Convention

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I had a really cool blessing at this years National Youth Worker Convention here in Nashville. I was asked to take photos for the convention, specifically the “Big Room” settings. Here’s a review of the National Youth Workers Convention, in Images. -gavin