Tag: Network
Network Global HQ is Moving…
Effective today, the Global Headquarters (the original suggestion was “Galactic Headquarters,” but we thought that might be just a bit over the top) of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network is relocating. The new Network address is: 150 Oakwood Lane Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 The phone number (612.564.2195) of the Global HQ remains the same. The ...
Nominations for Network Board of Directors Open
The Network is governed by a seven member Board of Directors. (plus two non-voting members.) The Board is responsible for setting the direction and vision of the Network, which is then carried out by a small, part-time staff and a huge, dedicated and dynamic group of almost 150 volunteer leaders. The mission of the Network? ...
YouthWorks signs on as a Network Partner
YouthWorks, one of the premier organizations across the church to offer short-term mission experiences for youth groups, has signed on as a “Silver Partner” with the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. The Network and its partner organizations commit to a relationship of mutual support. Network Partners are a vital component of our community. And the Network ...
The Value of the Network (in a crisis)
Guest Blog: Rev. Paul Amlin, who serves as the Program Director for Youth Ministries in the churchwide offices of the ELCA, wanted to share this story of service and gratitude with the Network. I had a recent experience that demonstrated the value of the Network, and I feel the need to share it in a ...
Why Join?
Amanda Schanze asks a great question on the Network Facebook page. She asks: Ok, people. I have enjoyed the information shared on this group, and the few things I have seen from the website. What is the advantage of actually joining “The Network.” What other benefits do I get with a membership that I don’t ...
Extravaganza Evaluation Reflections
Extravaganza 2014 is in the history books. The final hotel bill has been paid, and most of the random boxes of leftover stuff have been crammed back into the warehouse at the Network’s Global Headquarters (my basement). And, we’ve been pouring through the Extravaganza evaluations. Thank you to all of you who shared your thoughts, ...
Thank you Paul Hill!
In 1996, there was a crew of about 20 people working to put together the first “Extravaganza” (named that year the “Ex-strato-ganza” because it was at the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas…clearly we were headed for marketing greatness). The whole event was put together on a dime and a prayer. There pretty much was no ...
Tools
I am kind of a digital tools and productivity nerd. Ok, I am totally a digital tools and productivity nerd. Because my personality type (INFP) is by nature, not one that thinks or acts in a linear way, and this is complicated by the fact that I am also an “abstract random reflective”…well, it’s a ...
Why is No One Talking About This?
A few months ago, I came across a powerpoint slide that Beth Lewis, CEO of Augsburg Fortress Publishers had used as a presentation to a group of pastors at a conference in Florida. (Thanks to Beth Lewis for the slide!) When I saw the numbers, in all honesty, it took my breath away. The slide ...
New Network Board Members Appointed
Sue Megrund and Tom Schwolert have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. Their three year terms will begin at the conclusion of the Network’s Extravaganza, January 30-February 3, 2014. Sue Megrund is the co-founder of Interserve Ministries, an organization based in Minneapolis that works with ...
Network is a Verb 