Prayer - Petition & Praise

Atlantic Union College: AUC is closed this year. The students are searching for new schools to pursue their higher education and the faculty/staff are searching for new jobs.

Personnel Changes

Andrès Peralta:  After serving as a pastor in the Greater New York Conference, Andrès has been appointed as the director of Adventist Youth Ministries for the Greater New York Conference.

Ministry Seekers

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If you are a youth professional seking 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

Creation vs. Evolution: On the weekends, Adventist writer/producer, Rich Aguilera, travels all around to present his unique multimedia, interactive, 4-D event: "LIVE! and Muddy." Teach kids, young people, and adults about creation in a fun way.  More Info: Visit OneMustardSeed.com.

BAYDA-iServe iPhone App: Created by the Black Adventist Youth Directors Association, this app allows youth and youth leaders to minister, share, and testify. As well as read news stories and features on topics such as religious liberty education, mission and outreach. More Info: Visit the iTunes App Store.

Revelation Outline: Produced by Jon Paulien, Dean of the School of Religion and Division of Humanities at Loma Linda University, this website offers an outline for Revelation, as well as devotionals and insights. More Info: Visit TheBattleOfArmageddon.com.

Tech Talk: Sponsored by the NAD Communication Department, "Tech Talk" will help ministry leaders with ministry initiatives by informing them about hot items in the world of communication and ways they can use them. More Info: Visit AdventistCommunicator.org.

Non-Denominational Resources

TalkSheets: This book, available through Zondervan, offers fifty creative ways to get your youth group talking about things that matter. Covering issues of life and faith, these one-page, reproducible handouts are easy to use and can facilitate meaningful discussions with youth. More Info: Visit Zondervan.com.

Evernote: A free mobile and desktop app that captures and organizes ideas, Web content, audio and more. More Info: Visit iTunes App Store.

Bible Geocoding: Find the location of every identifiable place mentioned in the Bible, along with an online topical Bible and photos. More Info: Visit OpenBible.info.

Book Review

The Seven Checkpoints: 7 Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know by Andy Stanley & Stuart Hall: Omar Miranda's* review of this book can be found on CYE's Book Reviews page.

*Omar Miranda holds a certificate in Christian Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and is the founder of Abundant Life Ministries.

Adventist National & International Events

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)

Lake Union Conference Pathfinder Training: October 28-30, 2011, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. A weekend of training on the campus of Andrews University in areas including basic staff training, master guide and PLA and PIA. More Info: Visit the Event Page. (Sponsored by the Lake Union 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.

Church of Refuge Summit: February 15, 2012, in Seattle, Washington. Assists churches in providing meaningful, Christ centered ministry for senior youth and young adults. More Info: Contact Tibor Shelley.

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 Achievement: March 31, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. A fun way to encourage Pathfinders to study the Bible, while they also learn team work and excellent study skills. More Info: Contact Terry Dodge, or Visit PathfinderBibleAchievement.org. (Sponsored by Lake Union Conference & Andrews University Theological Seminary)

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

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.

5CEA - Emerging Adulthood: October 27-28, 2011, in Providence, Rhode Island. This conference brings together a diverse international group of scholars to present symposia, papers, and posters on development from the late teens through the twenties. More Info: View Event Flyer.

Vibrant Dance of Faith and Science Conference: October 28-29, 2011, in Houston, Texas.  A conference on Creation and its Biblical Options with a great line-up of speakers and presenters.  More Info: Visit VibrantDance.org.

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.

ACF/NAD Campus Ministry Conference: April 6-8, 2012, in New York City, New York. ACF/NAD join together, on the campus of Columbia University, to invite students from across the division to talk about campus ministry. More Info: Visit Columbia.edu.

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.

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Pathfinder Camporees

Pacific Union: March 22-25, 2012, at Glen Helen Park. Theme: "Love, Lead, Live." More info: Visit PUCcamporee.org.

Northern Asia Pacific Division: August 7-12, 2012, at Jamboree Campsite, Gosung, Gangwondo, Korea. Theme: "Mission from the Northeast" (Daniel 11:44). More Info: Contact Angela Han.

Columbia Union: August 8-12, 2012, at Camp Mohaven in Danville, Ohio. Theme: "Choose Without Compromise." More Info: Visit Camporee Website.

Miscellaneous

New Testament BibleStick: In late January, American Family Radio partnered with Faith Comes By Hearing to send "BibleSticks," a small, rugged mp3 player preloaded with a dramatized audio version of the entire New Testament, to military personnel overseas. More Info: Visit FaithComesByHearing.com.

In My Seat: American Airlines First Class Officer, Steve Scheibner, was supposed to be on American Flight 11 the morning of September 11, 2001.  In this video, he tells his story of being "saved at a price that was paid." More Info: Watch the video.

Self-described Abstinent Teens Found with STDs: A study shows that 10% of teens who say they are abstinent tested positive for at least one STD. "Teens are given free rein to define abstinence...[they must] receive skills and motivation to truly remain abstinent." (Source: AFA Journal April 2011)

Rough Decade for American Congregations: Eric Marrapodi, a CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor shares that American congragations showing religious health and vitality are weaker than they were 10 years ago. More Info: Visit CNN.com.

Tweens: In May 2011, Delta Sky Magazine, published the following statistics:

• Tweens spend approximately $30 billion each year on clothes, music, toys and entertainment.
• There are currently 16 million tweens (ages 9-12) in the US.
• 50% of 12-year-olds use some type of social networking site.

(Source: deltaskymag.com May 2011)

Six Reasons Why Young Christians Leave the Church: A new Barna study. More Info: Visit Barna.org.

Quote: "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." - Albert Einstein