NYWC - Nashville: Full Schedule

4:15pm CST

Implementing Structure & Celebrating Chaos in Middle School Programming

The stereotype of middle school ministries comes in one phrase: Out of control! It’s understandable when you consider the combination of hormones, drama, and energy. Is it possible to have chaotic fun and structure? Absolutely! We'll look at creative, effective programming for middle schoolers that will leave them wanting more.

Speakers

Heather Flies

Heather Flies has been active in youth ministry since 1992 and has been serving as the junior high pastor at Wooddale Church in Minnesota for 17 years. Her passion and energy make her an effective speaker for both youth and adults. Heather contributed to Help! I’m a Woman in Youth... Read More →

Friday November 22, 2013 4:15pm - 5:30pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Middle School

10:00pm CST

God's Not Dead - Movie Screening

Friday November 22, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Late Night

2:30pm CST

Ministering to Middle School Girls

Female feuds. Braces. Body image. Confidence. Insecurity. Our girls deal with these issues and more every day! How can we help them process it all? We'll look at the major issues middle school girls face and practical, loving, and effective ways we can minister to them.

Speakers

Heather Flies

Saturday November 23, 2013 2:30pm - 3:45pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Middle School, Programming

4:15pm CST

Dealing with Difficult Girls

Sugar and spice and everything nice—that's what girls are made of? Gain practical insight into their world through honest discussion of the webs and layers of relationships young women have. Come discover practical ways to not only deal with, but also disciple young women through the not-so-sugar-and-spice moments.

Speakers

Kerry Loescher

Kerry Loescher is an instructor at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With more than 15 years of professional youth work experience, Kerry’s passion is seeing young people and their families connect who Jesus is with their everyday lives—and training youth workers to... Read More →

Saturday November 23, 2013 4:15pm - 5:30pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Help for Hurting Teens

10:00pm CST

Rumor of Wars - Movie Screening

Saturday November 23, 2013 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Late Night

11:00am CST

Aging in Youth Ministry

Can youth ministry still be effective for paid and volunteer workers after 40 or 50 years? And what constitutes being "too old to do youth ministry”? This seminar will look at the advantages and disadvantages of aging, the perils and precautions.

Speakers

David Olshine

Dr. David Olshine is the director of Columbia International University's undergraduate program: Youth Ministry, Family and Culture and the newly formed Master's of Youth Ministry Leadership in Columbia, South Carolina. He's the author of 19 books including his newest one, Youth Ministry... Read More →

Sunday November 24, 2013 11:00am - 12:15pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

YW Development

1:45pm CST

Diverse America 2023: Ministering to the New Diverse Student Population

2023 is when America transitions from a majority Caucasian race to a majority / minority race. This course will help student leaders understand the complexities of ministering to a diverse population of students that will be coming their way.

Speakers

Maina Mwaura

Maina Mwrana lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he serves as the student pastor at Greenforest Community Baptist Church. Maina is a graduate of Liberty University and New Orleans Baptist Theological seminary and likes to hang out with his students, go-cart riding, basketball, and swimming... Read More →

Sunday November 24, 2013 1:45pm - 3:00pm CST
Music City Center: 105 A-B

Culture

NYWC - Nashville

4:15pm CST

Heather Flies

10:00pm CST

2:30pm CST

Heather Flies

4:15pm CST

Kerry Loescher

10:00pm CST

11:00am CST

David Olshine

1:45pm CST

Maina Mwaura

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