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| PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in our graduate course offering, you need to register by Thursday, December 20.
The National Conference on Youth Ministries is committed to helping youth ministers grow in all facets of their ministry. An important part of our conference is continuing education. This year we are pleased to offer a post-graduate class taught by Dr. Barry Stephens from Lubbock Christian University.
MIN 6352 – Studies in Adv. Church Leadership Change and the Leadership System
COURSE SUMMARY: Dr. Barry Stephens will offer a Master’s course that addresses issues that affect anyone in fulltime ministry. The course will be a study of leadership models in churches, and how those models affect and are affected by change. Specific attention will be given to approaches that move churches out of unhealthy models of leadership to more effective leadership and ministry models.
To register for this course, you must contact Donna Taylor in the office of Graduate Biblical Studies at Lubbock Christian University. Phone: 806-720-7662. Email: donna.taylor@lcu.edu. For more information on the course, you may contact Dr. Stephens at barry.stephens@lcu.edu or at 806-795-5201. Click here to download the Course Syllabus.
Tentative Times for the Class: Wed., January 2 Noon – 5:00 p.m. Thurs. January 3 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fri., January 4 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sat., January 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | | ||||||
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
[TeenMinistry] NCYM UpDate - December 10, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
[TeenMinistry] NCYM UpDate - December 10, 2007
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| PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in our graduate course offering, you need to register by Thursday, December 20.
The National Conference on Youth Ministries is committed to helping youth ministers grow in all facets of their ministry. An important part of our conference is continuing education. This year we are pleased to offer a post-graduate class taught by Dr. Barry Stephens from Lubbock Christian University.
MIN 6352 – Studies in Adv. Church Leadership Change and the Leadership System
COURSE SUMMARY: Dr. Barry Stephens will offer a Master’s course that addresses issues that affect anyone in fulltime ministry. The course will be a study of leadership models in churches, and how those models affect and are affected by change. Specific attention will be given to approaches that move churches out of unhealthy models of leadership to more effective leadership and ministry models.
To register for this course, you must contact Donna Taylor in the office of Graduate Biblical Studies at Lubbock Christian University. Phone: 806-720-7662. Email: donna.taylor@lcu.edu. For more information on the course, you may contact Dr. Stephens at barry.stephens@lcu.edu or at 806-795-5201. Click here to download the Course Syllabus.
Tentative Times for the Class: Wed., January 2 Noon – 5:00 p.m. Thurs. January 3 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fri., January 4 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sat., January 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | | ||||||
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Friday, December 7, 2007
[TeenMinistry] Shopping??? Only if you make me!
Just a reminder…Sounds like we may have a great turn-out for this.

Can’t shake your parents long enough to get them a Christmas gift? Want to spend a little time with friends while getting some Christmas shopping done? Haven’t even thought of Christmas yet?
This Sunday (December 9) we will go to
We will be back from the mall by 3 PM
Come on guys this isn’t just for gals…don’t leave me hangin’ on this one!!!! Your moms aren’t always going to be there to buy your presents for you!!!
Just meet in the Teen Room after class!!!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
[TeenMinistry] REMINDER - Teen Christmas Party at the Zellers!!!
I really need your help – please sign up on the Teen Room Door by Wednesday evening after class!!!

Thank you to the Zellers who have opened up their home to us for a Youth Group Christmas Party!!!!
Date: December 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (van leave building at 6:30 PM return by 10 PM – We need a volunteer to drive the van)
What: Desserts, drinks, Grinch Gift Exchange, games and a movie
BRING: $5 cash - helps with food and drinks
AND
A $5 to $7 “youth group appropriate”, wrapped gift (please be original…no gift card…no junk out of your closet!!!)
RSVP: PLEASE!!!! Let us know you are coming by Wednesday, December 12
You can click here to send an e-mail or sign up on the Teen Room door.
CLICK HERE for a map to the Zellers
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
[TeenMinistry] Calendars

Thank you
Look for the calendars on Sunday. I will try to find you individually but if I don’t, you can find me in the Jr. High room (next to the Teen Room) in the back hallway after classes.
If you didn’t get one, we have 3 extras left. They are $10.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
[TeenMinistry] Teen House Clean up
Teens – if you’re sitting around this afternoon looking for something to do, Charles, Michalie, and I will be at the Teen House doing some clean up at 5:30 to 6:45 PM.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
Monday, December 3, 2007
[TeenMinistry] Service Project - Wednesday Night
This Wednesday evening (December 5) our Youth Group will be going to the nursing home with the Children’s Ministry.
We will leave the building promptly at 7 PM. Don’t be late J
We will return by 8 PM.
Since the van is used by the Children’s Ministry, we need adult drivers to join us!!!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
[TeenMinistry] Teen Christmas Party at the Zellers!!!

Thank you to the Zellers who have opened up their home to us for a Youth Group Christmas Party!!!!
Date: December 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (van leave building at 6:30 PM return by 10 PM – We need a volunteer to drive the van)
What: Desserts, drinks, Grinch Gift Exchange, games and a movie
BRING: $5 cash - helps with food and drinks
AND
A $5 to $7 “youth group appropriate”, wrapped gift (please be original…no gift card…no junk out of your closet!!!)
RSVP: PLEASE!!!! Let us know you are coming by Wednesday, December 12
You can click here to send an e-mail or sign up on the Teen Room door.
CLICK HERE for a map to the Zellers
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
[TeenMinistry] Shopping??? Only if you make me!

Can’t shake your parents long enough to get them a Christmas gift? Want to spend a little time with friends while getting some Christmas shopping done? Haven’t even thought of Christmas yet?
This Sunday (December 9) we will go to
We will be back from the mall by 3 PM
Come on guys this isn’t just for gals…don’t leave me hangin’ on this one!!!! Your moms aren’t always going to be there to buy your presents for you!!!
Just meet in the Teen Room after class!!!
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org
[TeenMinistry] Christmas Caroling to our Neighbors

Wednesday evening, December 19, we will be caroling in our
Next Wednesday, December 12, we will be preparing packages to give to those we “entertain”.
Because of the Cross,
Mike
Mike Brown
Youth & Family Minister
115 New Ballwin Rd.
636.391.6697 - office
636.394.2338 - fax
mike.brown@lafayettechurch.org