Prayer - Petition & Praise

Memphis Junior Academy: On August 10, the principal of Memphis Jr. Academy was found dead and a student was taken into custody. Please pray for the students and family members that were affected by this tragic event.

U.S. East Coast: The aftermath of the earthquake and Hurricane Irene that hit the eastern coast of the United States is widespread. Those who were affected are in need of resources and prayer. To support the relief effort, contact ACS Disaster Response.

Personnel Changes

Scott Ward: In addition to his responsibilities as a Youth Pastor in the Northern California Conference, Scott has joined the NAD Youth Department as the Public High School Campus ministry Coordinator.

Paulet Howard: He will be filling the position of Pathfinder Coordinator for the Lake Region Conference.

Richard Williams: After serving as the Youth Director for the Maritime Conference, Richard will be transitioning to the position of Education Superintendent for the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference.

Ryan Simpson: Appointed as the Southern New Enlgand Conference's new Associate Youth Director, Ryan will be leaving his position as Youth Director for the Bermuda Conference.

Ministry Seekers

No items this month.

If you are a youth professional seeking a position in youth ministry, send your information to cye@andrews.edu.

Ministry Openings

Southeastern California Conference: Seeking an Associate Youth Director to develop summer camp and conference-wide year-round spiritual and recreational programs. More info: Contact SECC Human Resources at (951) 509-2352.

Bloomington/Bedford, Indiana: Pastoral position available in two-church district. Looking for someone willing to do church planting, camp ministry, discipleship and educational youth ministry. More info: Contact Van Hurst, Indiana Conference President.

Thunderbird Adventist Academy: Looking for someone to fill the position of Assistant Dean of Women for the boarding academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. Position needs to be filled immediately. More info: Contact Kristy Conklin.

Family Ministries in Central Florida: Position available in children, youth and family ministry in a large church setting. Seeking someone with a passion for these age groups. More info: Contact Vickie Boling at p7vboling@wildblue.net, or (863) 635-6769.

ACF @ UTK: Adventist Christian Fellowship on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville is looking for an Assistant Chaplain for the 2011-2012 school year (August - May). More info: Contact Michaela Lawrence Jeffery.

Adventist Resources

Jesus, The Giver - The Gift: Available through Advent Source, this book explores the relationship our Savior longs to have with each one of us. These lessons are designed to be adapted for use with young people from middle school through high school. More info: Visit AdventSource.org.

Adventist Directory App: Upper Columbia Conference has just released a new mobile Adventist Directory App for Android and Apple devices. This app will help people quickly locate Adventist churches, schools and institutions. More info: Visit uccsda.org.

Real Magazine: Printed by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, the primary purpose of the magazine is to bring the gospel into the homes of unchurched children. More info: Visit ShareReal.org.

YPAC & IGNITIONblog: A convenient webpage created by the NAD Youth Department providing starting steps for developing a young adult ministry. These steps can be implemented by any level of the church and yield quantifiable results. More info: Visit ignitionblog.wordpress.com.

Non-Denominational Resources

Urban Youth Ministry Library: TechMission is releasing a new section of their website combining all free resources from their partners related to urban youth ministry. Sections include Volunteer Management and 9-12 Curriculum. More info: Visit UrbanMinistry.org.

Guidebook of Promising Practices: The Spirituality in Higher Education Project offers a guidebook designed for use by administrators, faculty and students. The book summarizes campus-wide initiatives and institutional practices from colleges and universities accross the U.S. More info: Visit Spirituality.UCLA.edu.

How to Volunteer Like a Pro: Available through Youth Specialties, this book provides practical help and insights for volunteer youth workers. More info: Visit YouthSpecialties.com.

Adventist National & International Events

CLYP Training: September 6, 2011, online. The goal of the Certifiied Lay Youth Pastors (CLYP) online training program is to have trained youth leaders in every SDA church. This will be the first of eight weekly webinars. More info: Register at CLYPonline.com. (Sponsored by the NAD Youth Department)

Festival of the Laity 2011: September 7-10, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. Training provided by the NAD Youth Department. More info: Visit the event page, or call (301) 680-6430. (Sponsored by the North American Division)

AMiCUS International Student Congress: September 22-25, 2011, in Paris, France. An Adventist Ministry to College and University Students event, with the theme "Arise in the End." More info: Visit amicus.euroafrica.org. (Sponsored by the General Conference)

Jesus Loves Jeans Culmination: October 8-15, Live from Nashville, Tennessee. As part of Net 2011, the JLJ youth discipleship initiative will present the culmination of its efforts with a "youth reaping" meeting. More info: Visit Host.PropheciesDecoded.com/Resources. (Sponsored by the North American Division)

Leadership Training Convention: October 14-16, 2011, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This event will offer training in several different areas of youth ministry, including Pathfinders and Federations. More info: Visit SNECyouth.org. (Sponsored by the Southern New England Conference)

180 Symposium: October 18-20, 2011, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Addressing the most pressing youth/young adult issues in Adventism, the 180 Symposium will be focusing this year on "Reaching the 2nd & 3rd Generation Youth & Young Adults." More info: Visit AdventistYouth.org/180. (Sponsored by CYE & the Lake Union Conference)

High School Bible Retreat: October 20-23, 2011, at Camp Kulaqua, in High Springs, Florida. The theme for this retreat will be "Made 4 This." More info: Contact Pedro Perez, Florida Conference Youth Director. (Sponsored by the Florida Conference)

Cruise With a Mission 2011: December 11-18, 2011, from Tampa, Florida. A young adult annual cruise and mission trip in one! More info: Contact Fidi Mwero or visit AdventistYouth.org/cwm. (Sponsored by CYE & the Lake Union Conference)

the One project: February 13-14, 2012, in Seattle, Washington. Celebrating the supremacy of Jesus in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. More info: Contact Japhet De Oliveira, or visit the1project.org.

Just Claim It 3: March 7-10, 2012, in Greensboro, North Carolina. All youth and young adults, as well as youth and young adult leaders, are invited to attend this weekend of dynamic worship, community outreach and much more. More info: Visit JCI3.org. (Sponsored by the North American Division Youth Department)

Pathfinder Bible Experience: April 21, 2012, in Silver Spring, Maryland. NAD Pathfinder Ministries introduces a Pathfinder team challenge on immersion in the Word of God. More info: Contact Pam Scheib, or visit the event page.(Sponsored by the North American Division)

Non-Denominational Events

Unpacking Islam: September 11, 2011. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a two-hour webcast with Lee Stroebel and Mark Mittleberg honoring the memory of 9/11 and providing information about Islam, as well as suggestions on how to reach out to Muslim friends. More info: Visit InCastEvents.com.

ReFined Youth Leadership Conference: September 23-25, 2011, in Columbia, South Carolina. A revolutionized evangelistic effort to foster an expansion of community outreach and cultivate effective youth leaders in today's society. More info: Visit TheReFinedLeaders.org.

D6 Conference: September 21-23, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. Join 2,000+ leaders, ministers, volunteers, and parents as they discuss and collaborate on what's next in the strategic integration of youth ministry and generational discipleship. More info: Visit D6Conference.com.

LifeServe National Conference: September 26-29, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky. A conversational conference for those with a heart for serving and leading others in the church. More info: Visit LifeServe.group.com.

National Youth Workers Convention: September 2011, in San Diego, California, and November 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. A chance for youth workers around the nation to get a much needed respite so they can be refreshed, renewed and recharged. More info: Visit NYWC.com.

Catalyst: October 5-7, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. A powerful gathering of young leaders and world changers who love Jesus, see things differently and feel a burden for this generation. More Info: Visit CatalystConference.com.

SOULARIZE: October 18-20, 2011, in San Diego, California. A three-day "Learning Party" designed to challenge believers to live passionately and authentically for Jesus. More info: Visit SOULARIZE.net.

Passion 2012: January 2-5, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. A movement of young believers for God's renown. Passion's mission is to continue to engage the "university moment" with the compelling message of Jesus and the story He is writing around the globe. More info: Visit 268Generation.com.

Emerge N Engage: December 2011, and January 2012, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. A Bible Conference designed to challenge students to go beyond the surface of casual Christianity and bring them into a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ. More info: Visit StrengthToStand.com.

Planet Wisdom: Through an in-depth look at God's specific attributes, Planet Wisdom events provide an experience for students to discover practical ways they can change the world by becoming more like Him. Event locations and dates vary. More info: Visit PlanetWisdom.com, or call (888) 346-4179.

Acquire the Fire: 27 hours set apart to give your teens a life-transforming experience with Christ. ATF tours occur periodically throughout the year at various locations. More info: Visit ATFTour.com.

Dare2Share: The 2012 "Game Day" Tour, taking place in various locations on various dates, provides training conferences to "inspire, equip and unleash" teens for the most important competition of all. More info: Visit dare2share.org/gameday.

No Parent Left Behind: A seminar series of three fast-paced and practical sessions led by Dr. Walt Mueller, founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Host a seminar at your church or school. More info: Visit CPYU.org, or call (800) 807-2798.

Research

As a partner with Roger Dudley and the Institute of Church Ministry, CYE features ICM's research in the area of youth and young adult ministry.

SOULS IN TRANSITION (PART 2)

The National Survey of Youth and Religion (NSYR) surveyed 2,458 "emerging" adults (18-23 years old) in the third wave of their research (2008) and interviewed 230 of them. Christian Smith's book, Souls in Transition, is filled with vital facts from this survey - some of them reported in the previous 411 Newsletter*. Below are some of the responses on Religious Practices and Importance: 

Religious Service Attendance:

• Once a week or more - 20%
• Never - 35%

Frequency of Praying Alone:

• Daily or more often - 30%
• Never - 20%

Frequency of Scripture Reading Alone:

• Daily or more often - 6%
• Never - 50%

Importance of Religious Faith in Your Daily Life:

• Very or extremely important - 44%
• Not very or not important at all - 27%

Degree of Interest in Learning About Religion:

• Very interested - 32%
• Not very or not at all interested - 26%

Religious Practices over the previous year (2007):

• Weekly rest day - 21%
• Religious music group participation - 17%
• Read devotional book (other than Bible) - 29%
• Shared your own religious faith - 40%
• Attended Sunday/Sabbath school weekly - 11%

How do these figures compare with your young adult group?

*To view archived 411 Newletters, visit our 411 Newsletter Archive.

Spanish Resources & Events

Firmes y Adelante: On June 11, 2011, more than 700 people were at the Spanish Church in Keene, Texas, for "Firmes y Adelante!" Before the meeting, they held a 4-day training session for the youth on evangelism and Bible Study. More info: Visit GYCesp.org.

Pathfinder Camporees

Lake Union: September 15-18, 2011, at the Berrien Springs Fairgrounds. The theme will be "Finish Strong." More info: Contact Craig Harris, LUC Camporee Director, at charris@misda.org or (616) 834-2372, or visit the LUC Camporee website.

Pacific Union: March 21-25, 2012, at Glen Helen Park. Theme: "Love, Lead, Live." More info: Visit PUCcamporee.org.

Miscellaneous

SEC Safety: Following the riots in London, England, the South England Conference advised only experienced youth leaders to lead any outreach in their area and to not travel across town. The SEC Youth Department is campaigning for 365 days of peace. More info: Visit SECadventist.org.

Hollywood Prayer Network: Giving of Life is offering exposure and grants to non-profit organizations, such as the Hollywood Prayer Network. You can help. Visit GivingofLife.com to vote.

Ready for the Future: A national Gallup Student Poll taken June 11 - July 6, 2010, classifies one-third of U.S. students in grades 5-12 as "hopeful" (53%), "engaged" (63%), and "thriviing" (70%). (Source: Gallup)

E.G. White Survey: This survey is for youth and young adults ages 15-30. Please take 5 minutes to fill out a 10-question survey about what you think of Ellen White's writings. Take the survey. (Sponsored by the South Pacific Division)

Choir of the World Winners: A choir from the Adventist University of the Phillippines won three top awards at the 2011 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Festival in Wales July 4-10, 2011. More info: Visit TED-Adventist.org.

Nepal Youth Revival: In May, 2011, 350 Adventists under the age of 30 attended a weekend youth rally in Nepal, the first for the SDA church there. (Source: Adventist News Network 31 May 2011)

11 Things to Know at 25ish: Relevant Magazine looks at what you need to know to be a real adult. More info: Visit RelevantMagazine.com.

Quote: "If Jesus answered all your prayers from the last 30 days, would anything change in THE world of just in YOUR world?" - John Bryson