Full NYWC Schedule is Now Available

By Youth Specialties on May 24 2013

Full NYWC Schedule is Now Available

We are so excited to announce that all the details for the National Youth Worker's Convention this fall are now available at NYWC.com.  You can see the full schedule, speakers, artists, and intensive learning lab info for both San Diego and Nashville.  We can't wait to see you there! Check out the Schedules here:     


  • Trending: thoughts on parent-friendly youth ministry, YS Roundtable Episode 6 and More

    By Youth Specialties on May 22 2013

    Trending: thoughts on parent-friendly youth ministry, YS Roundtable Episode 6 and More

    This week's links include thoughts on parent-friendly youth ministry, tips for parents to help their child transition into youth ministry, social relationships on Instagram, the YS Roundtable Episode 6 (with Chad Meister), and more insight into the teen brain. Links: How Friendly Is your Ministry to Parents? (Doug Fields) YS…Read More

  • YS Roundtable Episode 6: Chad Meister

    By Youth Specialties on May 22 2013

    YS Roundtable Episode 6: Chad Meister

    In this episode, Terry Linhart is joined by Chad Meister, professor at Bethel College, to discuss helping students during times crisis. Here are some more resources to help teens in times of crisis and help your volunteers be ready: The YS Roundtable is hosted by Terry Linhart, director of the…Read More

  • YS Idea Lab: Loving People Inefficiently (Bob Goff)

    By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013

    YS Idea Lab: Loving People Inefficiently (Bob Goff)

    What does it look like to live whimsically and love inefficiently? Seth Bartlette interviews Bob Goff about how he chooses to. Learn more about Bob and his book, "Love Does" at bobgoff.com. We are so excited that Bob will be joining us again at NYWC this fall. We hope you…Read More

  • Trending: Abercrombie, Adolescent Bullies and future Criminal Behavior, Decision Making and more.

    By Youth Specialties on May 15 2013

    Trending: Abercrombie, Adolescent Bullies and future Criminal Behavior, Decision Making and more.

    This week's links include the Ambercrombie comments regarding youth image, the great cell phone debate, the infographic of the hyper-connected teen, a study linking adolescent bullies to criminal behavior, decisions and how long they last, and fixing the broken cycle of youth ministry. Links: Abercrombie... Where Ethics, Brains and Beauty…Read More

  • YS Idea Lab: Turning Your Ideas Into Reality

    By Youth Specialties on May 08 2013

    YS Idea Lab: Turning Your Ideas Into Reality

      What does it look like to live whimsically and love inefficiently? Seth Bartlette interviews Bob Goff about how he chooses to. The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention.  Don't miss out on 2013, register now. 

  • New Spanish Event: Chica Latina

    By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013

    New Spanish Event: Chica Latina

    We're especially excited to tell you about a brand new conference! The ministry that trains more leaders and youth pastors throughout the Spanish-speaking world, Youth Specialties, (Especialidades Juveniles), announces the official launch of Chica Latina©
, under the direction of Carina Valerga, as a new addition to the training that EJ…Read More

  • Ways to be a great team-leader, smart phone safety nets, the need for female leaders, and more.

    By Youth Specialties on May 07 2013

    Ways to be a great team-leader, smart phone safety nets, the need for female leaders, and more.

    Ways to be a great team-leader, smart phone safety nets, preparing for summer, the need for female leaders in student ministry, the part doubt plays in your students' lives. Check out these and other links today. Links: 10 Ways to Play a Great Team-Player - Doug Fields Smart Phone Safety…Read More

  • YS Idea Lab: Five Tips For Training Your Own Volunteers

    By Youth Specialties on May 02 2013

    YS Idea Lab: Five Tips For Training Your Own Volunteers

    Welcome to the first episode of the YS Idea Lab.  In this episode, Jonathan McKee offers five great ideas for training and developing your volunteers that you can do yourself. . The YS Idea Lab was filmed on location at the National Youth Workers Convention.  Don't miss out on 2013,…Read More

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