LEAD CONFERENCE TO INSPIRE RENEWAL IN MINISTRY WITH
YOUNG ADULTS IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Conference Will Bring Together a Rising Generation of Leaders
LEAD will be a three-day conversation focused on converging, innovating, and transforming young adult ministry in the church. LEAD will be a gathering of one hundred participants that includes young clergy, young lay leaders, and others who are working with young adults in the UMC. LEAD will bring together the collective wisdom of those that want to transform and grow young adult ministry in the church for the ultimate transformation of the world with the love of Jesus Christ.
LEAD will take place in Las Vegas, NV, February 16-19, 2012 at University United Methodist Church, located across the street from the campus of UNLV and just minutes from Downtown Las Vegas and the world famous Las Vegas Strip.
Participants will hear from six speakers, in a “TED” like format, offering new and innovative ideas for ministry with young adults. Participants will have multiple opportunities for conversation and reflection with speakers and other participants as every portion of the LEAD schedule will be structured to encourage the exchange and sharing of ideas during meals, in small groups, during large-group gatherings and even after hours.
Glen Simpson, director of Relevance, the official young adult ministry of the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church believes that, “this will be an opportunity for young adult leaders to look forward to the future growth of our churches and to inspire creativity and revitalization in the denomination. It is imperative that we not only explore but put into action how we will make disciples for the transformation of the world in the 21st century.”
The official LEAD website is http://www.relevancelead.com and registration for LEAD will open on September 12, 2012. Information and updates about LEAD can also be found at http://www.facebook.com/RevLEAD.
If you like more information or if you would like schedule an interview with Rev. Rob Rynders, please contact rob@valleywesley.com. To schedule an interview with Glen Simpson, please contact glen@relevancex.com.
(Note: the information above is available as a PDF press release, here.)