Youth and Young Adult Leadership Conference - Wilkeson, WA

Youth and Young Adult Leadership Conference Sponsored by the North American Division of SDA, the North Pacific Union and the Washington Conference, this conference is designed for pastors, church elders, local youth and young adult leaders and anyone passionate about developing next generation leaders for Jesus. Over two and half days we will bring together some of the leading experts in youth and young adult ministry to give you inspiration and practical tools to transform your ministry to this emerging generation. The conference will center on four foundational practices of ministry: Lead, Learn, Listen and Love. For those who are unable to attend the entire conference, a Sunday-only option is available. This day will focus on practical tools for the local church leader. Conference Speakers Elder Dan Jackson (Keynote Speaker): President of the North American Division Brad Lomenick: Strategic Advisor of Catalyst Conferences and Leadership Consultant Chap Clark: Professor and Chair of the Youth, Family, and Culture Department at the Fuller School of Theology Steve Case: Founder and Director of Involve Youth and Coordinator for the Youth Ministry Cohort at the SDA Theological Seminary Ben Lundquist: Youth Adult Director for the Arizona Conference Tracy Wood: Young Adult Coordinator for the North American Division Paul Graham: Senior Pastor of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, MD Schedule Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. •Dan Jackson - Keynote Address •Lead, Learn, Listen, Love - Practical tools for youth and young adult ministry with Steve Case, Ben Lundquist, Tracy Wood and Paul Graham Monday, March 7, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. •Morning - Adoptive Youth Ministry with Chap Clark •Afternoon - Developing Next Generation Leaders for Jesus Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. •What's Next - Practical Steps for Implementation •Ministry Resources •Dedication