Inspirational Text

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you maay be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 

James 5:16

Prayer - Petition & Praise

It sounds so simplistic, but pray for peace. Pray for peace around the world and within our churches and families. 

Ministry Seekers

Matthew Hutchins: Is a recent graduate from Andrews University with a Masters in Educational Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. His undergraduate is in Theology. Matthew has 12 years of pastoral experience. More Info: Contact Matthew Hutchins. 

Mark and Heidi Hartman: Have worked for several years at camp. Mark has worked with the horses, general maintenance, and Assistant to the Camp Director. Heidi has several skills that can be used at camp and/or retreat center. More Info: Please call (540)377-2413.

Brendon Albury: Is located in Miami, Florida, working part- time at the Florida Conference. He is very interested in finding a position in Youth Ministry. Brendon has a Bachelors degree in Theology from Antillean Adventist University. More Info: Contact Brendon Albury.

Claypole "CJ" Cousins, Jr.: CJ models a joyful lifestyle of evangelism and discipleship through speaking, media ministry, small groups, public evangelism, youth & young adult ministry, seminars, singing and writing. More Info: Contact CJ Counsins.

Melinda Wilson: Has a Masters in Administrative Leadership-Adult and Continuing Education, with many years of experience working with the youth. She possesses qualities in youth leadership training, teaching, counseling. More Info: Contact Melinda Wilson.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Alejandro Sarria: Will be graduating from Southern Adventist Univeristy in December, 2012 with a BA in Theology, a Minor in Biblical Languages, and practical ministry certification. More Info: Contact Alejandro Sarria.

Alan Petersen: Graduated from Union College in 2011 with a BA in Theology, with a minor in Youth Ministries. He has 7 years of experience working with youth. He is interested in youth/young adult ministry as a way to mentor. More Info: Contact Alan Petersen.

Timothy Feig: Graduate of Southern Adventist University with a BS in Outdoor Ministry. For the past 5 years, Timothy has served as volunteer chaplain, worked with Pathfinders, and taught Sabbath School. More Info: Contact Timothy Feig.

Ministry Openings

Missionary in South Korea: Come teach English while discovering the land and people of South Korea through the SDA Language School. More Info: Visit KoreaSDA.org. 

Camp Manager: Camp Yorktown Bay is looking for a Manager. More Info: Contact Steve Orean.

Associate Youth Director: The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is announcing this position opening as of January 1, 2013. This person will be responsible for advancing/supporting Adventurer, Pathfinder, Youth, Young Adult, Campus Ministries in South Florida (over 100 churches). More Info: Contact Pedro Perez.

Young Adult Pastor: The Santa Rosa Adventist Church, in California, is looking for a part-time Young Adult P​astor. A degree in Religion or Theology is preferred but not required. The person for this job would have to fit in well with a non- traditional culture and enjoy working with the twenty-something age group. More Info: Contact Ron Aguilera.

Christian Radio Station Office Manager: Looking for an individual to work as task force worker in Twin Falls, Idaho. This person would be responsible for overseeing the office, making it a ministry center in the community, acting as liaison with churches and represent the station. More Info: Contact Brian Yeager.

Group Sales Representative: Camp Kulaqua, in Florida, is looking for a person who has experience in group Resort, Camp and Conference Center Sales. Must possess negotiation skills; persuasive, with proven ability to achieve sales targets while promoting our Christian Mission. More Info: Contact Melodie Hopkins. 

Adventist Resources

The Power of Camp: Today, like never before, teens and pre-teens are under tremendous pressure. Camp provides opportunities for students to pull away and get a breather – to catch a vision for the bigger picture of their lives. Kids need … the Power of Camp. 

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Non-Denominational Resources

Waking Up From the American Dream: It was over a decade ago. The kids were young. Ashley was still in diapers. We attended a wealthy church where most of our friends had loads of spending money in their pockets. We didn’t. Read more of Jonathan McKee's story at YouthSpecialties.com.

99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders: Written by Josh Griffin with Doug Fields is a small book that This book delivers insights, tips, and veteran advice for anyone leading a small group. More Info: Visit SimplyYouthMinistry.com. 

LIVE Jesus-Centered Life: Today’s teenagers are starving for “more of Jesus”. LIVE Jesus-Centered Life unlocks the door to deeper conversations and explorations that satisfy this hunger, with each lesson offering a snapshot of Jesus that will help students know Him better and follow Him more sincerely. More Info: Visit SimplyYouthMinistry.com. 

Adventist National/International Events

Lake Union Conference Youth Evangelism Congress:
February 8-10, 2013, Chicago, Illinois. This unionwide youth congress will challenge and equip senior youth and young adults for evangelism at their local church and community. More Info: Contact Dale Simpson or Justin Yang, or Ron Whitehead, or visit JesusAllOrNothing.org. (Sponsored by the Lake Union Conference Youth Ministries Department).

the One project: February 11-12, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating the supremacy of Jesus in the Adventist Church. Register now for FREE to watch this event live on the Hope Channel website. More Info: Contact Japhet De Oliveira, or Visit the1project.org.

inSpire Gathering: April 26-28, 2013, in Berkeley, California. Plan to attend this gathering if you are a creative type and want to be inspired by rubbing shoulders with other like-minded Adventist creatives who have a passion for sharing God's love. More Info: Visit VisitInSpire.org. (Sponsored by the Pacific Union Conference).

Impact South Africa: July 1-13, 2013, in Pretoria, South Africa. The 3rd World Conference on Youth and Community Service (WCYCS) is divided into two phases - service projects (July 1-5) and Youth Congress (July 8-13). More Info: Visit ImpactGCYouth.org. (Sponsored by the General Conference Youth Ministries Department).

Pan-European Adventist Youth Congress: Power of One will be July 30 - August 4, 2013. More Info: Visit AYCongress.org. (Sponsored by the Euro-Africa Division). 

CYE Events

WeCare Mission Trips: Group leaders and youth work together with WeCare Misions to reach out to communities in North America and around the world. If you are interested in setting up a mission trip email Vern Byrd or call 269.208.7183. More Info: Visit CYE.org/WeCare.

Cruise with a Mission 2013: Will be traveling to Alaska September 15-22, 2013. More Info: Visit CYE.org/cwm or email Richard Parke.

Church of Refuge (COR) Summit: COR Summits exist to network and support local church leadership who seek to attract and retain Youth/Young Adults. One COR summit will be offered in Chicago on February 10, 2013 at 6:00pm CST. More Info: Contact Justin Yang or Visit CYE.org/COR.

Non-Denominational Events

Life It: Is a spiritual awakening for high school youth to expand on living their unique lives for Christ. July 23-27 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More Info: Visit YouthUnlimited.org. 

Simply Youth Ministry Conference: This conference is "For Youth Workers by Youth Workers". March 1-4, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More Info: Visit YouthMinistry.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. Upcoming events are in various locations including Twin Cities, Minnesota, Lakeland, Florida, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and Washington DC. 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. Check out the dates and locations for 2013 Spring Tour now. More Info: Visit ATFTour.com.

Dare2Share: The 2013 "Follow" Tour, taking place in various locations on various dates, provides training conferences to help teens find a life worth living, a message worth sharing and a Savior worth following. More Info: Visit Dare2Share.org.

Pathfinder Camporees

Texas Pathfinder Camporee: March 28-31, 2013. More Info: Contact Armando Miranda, Jr.

Kansas-Nebraska Pathfinder Camporee: May 3-5, 2013. More Info: Contact Travis Sager.

Alberta & Manitoba-Saskatchewan Pathfinder Camporee: May 17-19, 2013 at the Foothills Camp. More Info: Contact Lyle Notice.

Nevada-Utah Pathfinder Camporee: June 13-16, 2013 will be in Springville, UT. More Info: Contact David Hall, Sr.

Southern California Conference Pathfinder Camporee: October 25-27, 2013. More Info: Contact Bob Wong.

International Camporee: August 11-16, 2014, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Theme: "Forever Faithful." Only 36,000 North American, 2,000 International, and 2,000 Day Pass tickets are available. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead or Visit CYE.org/Camporee.

Miscellaneous

NAD Ordination: A website was recently launched by the NAD Theology of Ordination Study Committee. This committee is helping research the theology of ordination and its practical implications for the church. More Info: Visit NADordination.com.

inSpire Design & Songwriting contest: Began August 15, 2012 through February 22, 2013. Works submitted must be newly created by you (within the last 12 months) and not derivatives of other copyrighted works. Best of show in each category wins an iPad. More Info: Visit VisitInspire.org. (Sponsored by Pacific Union Conference).

Super Bowl Statistics: By Kantar Media, Nielsen

• $3.8 million - Cost of 30-second commercial, 2013
• $324,000 - Cost of 30-second commercial, 1982
• $262.5 million - Super Bowl TV ad revenue last year
• $153 million - World Series TV ad revenue last year (4 games)
• 111.3 million - Viewers of last year's Super Bowl