We were thrilled to be part of the CALLED Pastors’ Family Convention, held at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, Summer of 2022. As you return to your local context, we would love to share some gifts and resources with you:
As you travel home, enjoy listening to the “Growing Together” Podcast. Insightful interviews hosted by social influencer, Justin Khoe. Guests include: Dr. Heather Thompson Day, Author Jake Mulder, Pastor Ben Lundquist, and many more.
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As you return home, something you can implement, almost immediately to begin Growing Together, is to pray together. The Growing Young Adventists prayer guide offers daily reflections and Bible focal points for you and your church to engage in the days to come.
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How might we become a church where all generations grow and thrive together? Inspiring, Biblical sermons are available on demand to inspire you, but also encourage you to do a “Growing Together” sermon series for your congregation/s.
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Do you enjoy audio books as you travel, during your workouts, or on your commute? “Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church.” is our audio book gift to you, in hopes you will consider sharing it with your ministry context.
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Hard copy available from AdventSource in English and Spanish.
For all the Called Convention attendees and staff, sign up with the Growing Young Adventists network, and be eligible to win an all-church Growing Young Assessment valued at up to $1,750!
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UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS
CreciendoJuntos es una iniciativa de la Unión del Suroeste con el propósito de ver nuestros jóvenes y líderes crecer juntos en nuestras iglesias, y a la vez ver a nuestras iglesias florecer en sus comunidades. Te invitamos como Unión con cada una de nuestras cinco Conferencias, a participar de esta necesaria y maravillosa iniciativa.
El propósito principal es formar y desarrollar a nuestros jóvenes en las diferentes áreas del liderazgo de nuestras congregaciones. Se contextualizan nuestras necesidades y el alcance de nuestra misión, permitiendo que los adultos puedan establecer vínculos de amistad y mentoría con las generaciones más jóvenes, en nuestro contexto, especialmente con las segunda y tercera generación de hispanos.
Este proyecto se lleva a cabo primordialmente en un programa de por lo menos dos años. Durante ese tiempo se capacita e instruye a nuestras iglesias para dar oportunidad, responsabilidad y autoridad a cuántos más jóvenes como sea posible. Se abren oportunidades de integración y participación en un ambiente familiar de comprensión, sincera comunicación, aceptación y camaradería. Esto permite un sano crecimiento intergeneracional y a la vez facilita el cumplimiento de nuestra misión y la expansión del reino de Dios. Los animamos, para que al inscribirse, se aseguren de que haya un compromiso del liderazgo de cada congregación a invertir, esfuerzo y tiempo para llevar adelante este proceso, no como un programa adicional más, sino como una fuerza generadora de recursos humanos juveniles integrados a todo ministerio de nuestras iglesias. Por otro lado, esto ayudará a que podamos motivar, retener y alcanzar más jóvenes que constituyan nuestra vanguardia en el movimiento final hasta el regreso de Jesús.
Cumbre de Líderes y Jóvenes
Julio 29-30, 2022 | Southwestern Adventist University en Keene, TX
¡Cupo limitado! $20 por persona. Opción con o sin hospedaje. Detalles en el siguiente link.
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Learn more about the Growing Together Cohort, a robust, multi-year learning journey build thriving Seventh-day Adventist Churches for all generations. Over 200 churches in the North American Division have participated with dozens more overseas. Click the above icon for more information.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM
CALLED CONVENTION 2022
COME THRU BOOTH 339
Come see us at booth #339 at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists’ CALLED Pastors’ Family Convention!
SUN: 1:00PM – 7:00PM
MON: 10:30AM – 7:00PM
TUES: 10:30AM – 7:00PM
Meet Growing Young Adventists’ speakers, learn more about Creciendo Juntos and the Growing Together Cohort. Pick up some swag.
“Growing Together Instead of Growing Apart”
Monday, 7PM EST, Arena Experience, Rupp Arena
In an age of divisiveness and decline, what are thriving churches doing that is sparking vitality and sprouting growth? Dr. A Allan Martin, digs into the research and best practices to unearth what is producing and yielding vibrant, fruitful local congregations.
“Growing Together: Keys to Vibrant, Intergenerational Church Life”
Tuesday, 2:30PM EST, Seminar Presentation, CBC Meeting Room 8
While it is true that all churches are aging, what are the keys to vitality that draw all ages into the very center of local church life? Join A Allan Martin, PhD, in this interactive, experiential seminar looking at the research and best practices of vibrant congregations. Our desire is for Seventh-day Adventists to be known as the faith family where all generations are thriving and growing . . . together.
*Adventist Learning Community recorded the seminar, so as soon as it comes available links to the video will be uploaded here.
SIGN UP WITH GYA
We would love to have you join a community of Adventists passionate about making the local church the best place for all generations to grow and thrive together. Click or scan the QR code to sign up with the GYA Network.
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