Youth Worker Academy

April 29-May 1, 2016

Storm Mountain Center, United Methodist Camp, Rockerville, SD

Cost: $100 - includes meals, lodging and workshops

Mark  DeVries is no newcomer to youth ministry.  He just about started while he was one and hasnow served as a youth pastor for 36-years, 28 of those at First Presbyterian Church Nashville,where he has recently stepped into a volunteer role.

Mark is the president of MINISTRY ARCHITECTS (2002), a consulting team that moves churches "beyond stuck" and strategically forward.  Having worked with almost 500 churches, Ministry Architects has helped build sustainable ministries for youth, children, families and young adults, as well as providing strategic coaching for entire churches and their senior leadership. 

Mark is a graduate of Baylor University and Princeton Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including Family-Based Youth Ministry, Sustainable Youth Ministry, and most recently, Building Your Volunteer Team, which he co-authored with Nate Stratman. Mark and his bride, partnered with their marriage mentors to  publish The Most Important Year of a Man's/Woman's Life which continues to bless newlyweds and old married folk alike.

In addition to speaking and writing, Mark is the founder or co-founder of a number of ministry enterprises, including Ministry Architects, the Center for Youth Ministry Training, Justice Industries, and Ministry Incubators. 

Mark and his wife, Susan, live in Nashville, Tennessee. They have three grown children and now three grandchildren who bring delight to their lives on a daily basis.

Register for Youth Worker Academy HERE

Keepers of the Canton Native Asylum Story

Mission:  “To come together as human beings to honor the people, to enhance and embrace Education, Preservation and Reconciliation for all those affected by the Asylum”

On behalf of the “Keepers…”, a group of Native and non-native individuals, it is my privilege to announce, and invite your participation in, the 2016 Honoring and Remembrance, Saturday, May 7th in Canton, South Dakota.  
 
The honoring of those affected by the existence of the Canton Asylum for Insane Indians (aka Hiawatha) began in 1988 through the efforts of Harold Iron Shield.  In doing so, the one hundred and twenty-one souls buried at the asylum cemetery, and hundreds of other Native men, women and children who passed through the asylum doors know that they are not forgotten.

As children of the Creator, it is only right that we come together for the continuance of honoring and remembering, and gain "wisdom" in our lives.  Please spread the message of this honoring through word of mouth and written communications so that individuals may plan to attend.
 
Feel free to contact me if you have questions regarding the honoring, how you might become involved or you would like the “Keepers…” to give a presentation in your community.
 
With Faith and Respect,
Ross Lothrop, “Keepers…” Facilitator

Email: Ross Lothrop                  Click HERE to download a poster to promote this event.

Scheller Newsletter

Don and Brenda Scheller are missionaries working in the Philippines. Click here for the latest news of their work.

Erbele Newsletter

Teri and Evelyn Erbele are United Methodist Missionaries in Ketchikan, Alaska. They have four Advance Specials and ask that we prayerfully consider supporting them in their work there. Here is the latest news for the Eberles' work.