CHICAGO (January 30, 2012) – North Park University has named Daniel White Hodge director of its Center for Youth Ministry Studies (CYMS). He will assume his new role on February 15.
Posts Tagged ‘Youth’
Wednesday Deadline for Special Midwinter-Connection Rates
CHICAGO, IL (January 3, 2012) – Wednesday is the last day reduced hotel room rates are guaranteed for those planning to attend the Midwinter Conference and Youth Workers Connection. After tomorrow, rates will be at the discretion of the hotels.…
Christian Camping New Concept for Many Russian Youth
Filed under: News
Tags: Camps, East Coast, Mission, Youth
By Stan Friedman
ASBEST, RUSSIA (December 14, 2011) – Church leaders here keep sending emails to Dave Cairns, executive director of Pilgrim Pines Conference Center, asking how they might advance Christian camping, which is something of a new concept …
Iowa Covenanter Part of Eco-Justice Program
Filed under: News
Tags: Compassion-Justice, Midwest, Youth
DECORAH, IA (December 2, 2011) – Kristi Holmberg, whose family attends Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato, Minnesota, is one of just 25 young people from around the world invited to participate in the first Youth for Eco-Justice program, which …
Covenant Youth ‘Pure Gold’ in World Competition
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND (December 1, 2011) – It was a rock solid performance by Garret Waterstradt that won him a gold medal during world tumbling and trampoline competition last week in Birmingham, England.
Special Venues Part of Youth Workers Convention
CHICAGO, IL (November 25, 2011) – The Youth Workers Connection will take place in different parts of Chicago and in some unusual locations for worship January 28-30.
New Program Helps Youth Acquire Business Skills
Filed under: Ministry Idea, News
Tags: Central, Youth
CHICAGO, IL (November 23, 2011) – Sixty high school students are learning computer technology and entrepreneurship through a two-year program The House Covenant Church began this fall.
Covenanter Honored as Illinois Student Laureate
Filed under: News
Tags: Leadership, North Park, Pacific Northwest, Youth
CHICAGO, IL (November 17, 2011) – Hannah A. Haugen, a North Park University senior and member of Milwaukie (Oregon) Covenant Church, is one of 51 students from Illinois colleges and universities to be named a Student Laureate.
Runner Seeks to Support Youth – One Mile At a Time
By Stan Friedman
CROMWELL, CT (September 28, 2011) – Three years ago, Jim Hite could barely walk once around the local high school track, but he will celebrate his 50th birthday next month by running 50 miles to raise $50,000 …
Briefs: Top Award, Youth Supporting Kenyans
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Tags: Midsouth, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Youth
Smietana Earns Award For Best Religion Story
DURHAM, NC (September 22, 2011) – The Religion Newswriters Association has honored Covenanter Bob Smietana with its Cornell Religion Report of the Year award for mid-sized newspapers.