Several months back, I told you about our first-ever girls' ministry forum, Converge: Powering Your Girls' Ministry (Colossians 1:29).
Well, since that post, a few things have changed and I wanted to give you the inside scoop....
First, the date has changed. I could tell you we moved it to February because we were too excited to wait until April, but that'd be a lie (although I'm so excited I can't hardly stand it!). We had some scheduling conflicts, so we have officially moved the date to February 26-27, 2010. Mark it on your calendar. Call you mother in law back and ask her to watch the kids on that weekend instead.
Second, I wanted to tell you about the thing I'm most excited about in this forum: the leadership training for teen girls. While you as a girls' ministry leader will be attending your breakout sessions, girls grades 9-12 in your ministry will have their own opportunity for leadership development. We'll be offering breakout sessions for girls as well. We'll go beyond the three D's (dating, dieting, and dress) and tackle some other issues: how to share your testimony; ditching the diva syndrome; how to lead a Bible study; and much more (are you as excited as me now???).
In the coming weeks, be looking for a post that will give you the Web address and other information (registration fee, local hotels in the area, etc.). For now, just jot the date down and begin thinking of those leaders in your girls ministry—both adults and students—who need to be a part of the weekend.
One more thing: what kind of training would you like to see this weekend—for you or for your girls? Please leave a comment with your thoughts and ideas. We want your needs to shape this event.
SO very excited!! We plan on being there and bringing some girls... Praying for you!!! Thanks for all that you're doing!
Pam, this looks really, really good. Hope we all can make it from FL. Great Job!
Hi, Pam. This sounds wonderful. I love the idea of providing leadership training for the 9-12 grade girls! They need to be equipped to have the courage to be set apart and "lead". Love it! Marking my calendar! As far as needs go, anything that helps us be relevant in students' lives would be great.
Lori
Hi Pam,
I'm so excited to be a part of this event.
For leadership, I'd love to see a "how to incorporate Girl's Ministry into the overall big picture of Student Ministry." I also took the "Simple Church" book and applied it to the Women's Ministry at my church. It really helped me get a focused ministry. I think it would be helpful for leaders to understand how a Girl's Ministry can be simple--not easy--but simple. The principles from the book can be applied whether an entire church is on board or not.
For the girls, I think how to be an impact in your school, what Christian students can do in their schools (and not do), etc. How to mentor younger girls. I'm always a big fan of inspiring them to be actively involved in missions. I've seen more girls from our Student Ministry become involved in missions than ever before. I don't know if it's because we emphasize it as a church or if there is a movement among our students toward this.
I'll be praying wisdom for you as you plan the event.
Carol
Hi
I've looked a trailer for the "2012". I was interested in this theme.
Please advise me a good site on this topic.
And what do you think about the end of the world 2012.
Thanks.
Hi Everyone,
Just found this site and thought it might be useful to chat to people who are trying to accomplish the same as me!
I spend too much of my life on the internet and look forward to chatting to you all and picking up and sharing ideas along the way!
Eva