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Young People's Ministries to Focus on Spiritual Formation

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 4, 2008/GBOD) — Young People's Ministries will host a series of leadership development workshops, beginning with a free pilot event in Nashville, Tenn., January 23-24, 2009.

Spiritual Formation is the theme for the 2009 events, called The 'Source, which will be held in 11 cities around the country. The 'Source targets church leaders who work with youth and young adults. A ministry of The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, the Young People's Ministries leadership events were so popular last year the agency was invited to host The 'Source in twice as many locations in 2009.

The Rev. Micki McCorkle

"The 'Source is one of the ways GBOD is responding to 'developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world,' which is one of the denomination's Four Areas of Focus," says the Rev. Micki McCorkle, director of leadership development for youth and young adults.

Two events will be held in each jurisdiction. Additional cities include: Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 20-21; Fullerton, Calif., March 13-14; Orlando, Fla., April 24-25; Sioux City, Iowa, May 15-16, Kansas City, Mo., May 29-30; Denver, Aug. 28-29; Boston, Sept. 18-19; Baltimore, Sept. 25-26; London, Ky. Oct. 16-17; and New Orleans, Dec. 11-12. The events begin on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and end Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m.

Designed especially for lay volunteers, the event offers practical training for those who work with young people, and will allow participants to experience spiritual practices that can be used for effective ministry.

"The 'Source provides a great opportunity for volunteer leaders to get some good tools and skills for their ministry with youth," McCorkle said.

Registration is $59 and includes lunch on Saturday. To register, visit: www.gbod.org/thesource.

A downloadable PDF for sharing with campus ministers, youth ministers and young adult ministries is also available at www.gbod.org/thesource/training.pdf.

The General Board of Discipleship's mission is to support annual conference and local church leaders for their task of equipping world-changing disciples. An agency of The United Methodist Church, GBOD (www.gbod.org) is located at 1908 Grand Ave. in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, call the Media Relations Office toll free at 877-899-2780, ext. 7017.