PROGRAMME
The weekend is packed with a full range of workshops, Main Sessions, Soul Sessions (new for 2008) and after hours entertainment. As well as all this, there will be specific places to pray, be still and reflect on the things God is saying to you.
For up-to-date youth resources, books and music there will be an extensive exhibition area open throughout the weekend. There will also be further opportunities to meet and network with other delegates, relax, go for coffee, walk on the beach and take some time out.
There is also the opportunity to attend our Retreat Day (previously know as Early Day) on the Thursday and Friday of each conference.
Timetable
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Morning |
9am Main Session
|
8.45 Morning reflection
9.30 Workshops 11am Workshops |
|
| Afternoon | 4pm Registration | 2.30pm Soul Session 3 4pm Workshops |
12.45pm Main Session
(Finishes at 1.45pm) |
| Evening | 8pm Main Session | 7pm Main Session | |
| Late Night | 10.15pm After Hours | 9.30pm After Hours |
Theme - Deepen
As youth workers we so often face the demands of others, the stress of finding new resources, and the pressure to succeed. Our spiritual life gives meaning to everything we do yet it's not surprising some of us lose sight of it in the busyness of life.
Again and again we need to hear the Father's call to return to him once more and remember to whom we belong. The truth is, when we allow our relationship with God to take centre stage, young people begin to see the God we've wanted to show them all along, the one who offers them depth and meaning, and calls them to a life of passion and purpose.
Youthwork the conference 2008 is not only about training and equipping youth workers, it's a call to come back to the Father, to reinvest in the relationship from which all our youthwork flows. It's a challenge to build deeper roots and more meaningful lives. It's a chance to stop ‘doing' stuff and start to ‘deepen' our souls.
Main Sessions
Our Main Sessions are a chance to hear some of the key voices speaking into Christian youthwork today, together with vibrant worship and prayer. It's a unique opportunity to join with other youth workers and find the teaching and encouragement you need to make a difference back home.
Workshops
There will be a wide range of workshops over the weekend giving you the opportunity to delve deeper into some of the key areas of youth ministry today. Each session will be led by experienced youthwork practitioners. With a wide range of subjects being covered - schools work, church-based work, big issues, personal development, culture, mission and evangelism - and different styles of delivery - debate, discussion, lecture-style and practical sessions - there really is something for everyone.
Younger Leaders
A series of seminars created especially for those who are aged mid to late teens and involved in youth ministry. The content of these seminars will equip you to engage with the young people you are working with, help you to develop in your leadership role, whilst connecting to the theme of the conference.
Soul Sessions - NEW FOR 2008
At this year's conference we're taking some time on Saturday to deepen our understanding and experience through three different streams of teaching:
Deep roots - Soul
Chris Curtis, Ajith Fernando and Nancy Goudie will take you on a journey to unearth the heart and passion of our faith. How can we connect more deeply with Jesus in our day-to-day lives and develop the kind of healthy habits that will keep us close despite the hectic pressures of youthwork?
Deep connection - Society
Gerard Kelly and Russ Rook will strike up a dynamic conversation between the gospel and our culture to answer the difficult question - what would Jesus do? - easy to ask but not so easy to answer! We will delve deep into scripture and look closer at society to equip you to live and lead for Jesus.
Deep impact - Service
Steve Chalke and Jill Rowe will explore the concept: through giving ourselves to others that we find our own faith deepening. How can we develop a radical lifestyle that will take us on a journey closer to Jesus and make a difference in how we serve our society?
Please note
Children and childcare
We are unable to accommodate children under the age of five in the Main Sessions and seminars at Youthwork the conference. Childcare facilities are not available at the conference; however, please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements. For more information, please call us on 01825 746535.
Disability
If you have any special requirements to help enable you to participate fully in the conference, such as needing sign language interpretation, disabled access, hearing loop, etc, please inform us as soon as possible, in writing or email, before the conference so we can endeavour to make the necessary arrangements.
