Archived Webinars

Rural Youth Ministry

January 18, 2012, 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Featuring Steve Martin of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Taylor, Missouri and Deb Bonsall of Salem Evangelical Covenant Church in Oakland, Nebraska

We hear a lot about youth ministry in cities and suburbs, but not so much about town and country ministries. Rural youth ministry has a flavor all its own, with unique challenges. This webinar will explore models of rural youth ministry, and provide a place for dialogue and discussion to share ideas and resources

Engaging Young Adults in the Church

December 1, 2011, 1:00 to 2:00 pm (CST)

Featuring Judy Howard Peterson, Tony Zamble, Rich Kohng, and Stephen Kelly of University Ministries at North Park University
in partnership with Evangelical Covenant Church Department of Christian Formation

Young adults, ages 18 to 28, are a valuable and gifted part of the Kingdom of God. Their uniqueness can be an enigma to churches who wish to engage them. These experienced speakers will help unpack the mysteries of this group, as well as share the philosophy behind their successful methods to engage young adults in community.

Vetting Undocumented Volunteers: Tips for Policies and Procedures

November 10, 2011, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (CST)

Featuring David Weinstein with The Law Project and members of CCDA
in partnership with the Christian Community Development Association

Balancing policies for the safety of students with Kingdom mission can be tough when it comes to vetting undocumented volunteers who wish to be part of children and youth ministry programs. Background checks require a Social Security Number, and legal implications vary from state to state. This webinar will help you discern what questions to be asking, tips to vet undocumented volunteers without a SSN, how the government classifies church volunteers, and the legal implications involved.

Mission Trip Mapping: Tips for Responsible Short Term Mission Trips

October 14, 2011, 2:00 to 3:00 pm (CST)

Featuring Dale Lusk (Covenant Merge Ministries) and Terry Linhart (Bethel College)

Mission trips are a great way to teach students about Kingdom building, expose them to different cultures, and explore their spiritual gifts. It’s easy to see why short term mission trips (STMs) are important to youth ministry. More difficult to understand are some of the ways our STMs impact host communities and their resources. This webinar will address some common questions concerning short term mission trips, and ways to successfully balance good stewardship with responsibility.

Developing a Youth Ministry Internship Program at your Church

September 22, 2011, 2:30 to 3:30 pm (CST)

Featuring Tim Johnson and Deborah Penny (North Park Theological Seminary Field Education), Judy Howard Peterson (University Ministries at North Park University), and Jim Dekker (North Park University)
in partnership with Evangelical Covenant Church Department of Christian Formation

Whether your church is seasoned at hosting interns or new to navigating the intern waters, this free webinar is for you. It will cover the practical steps for developing an internship program that is beneficial to both the church body and the intern. We will ask and help you answer the questions: a) Is my church ready? and b) Am I ready?