An Evening with David Jeremiah comes to Toronto!

On Thursday October 16, Dr. David Jeremiah will be at the Air Canada Centre for a special evening of worship and inspiration. Known to Canadians through Turning Point radio and television broadcasts, Dr. Jeremiah will host this rally to bring a God Loves You message.

Doors open at 5:30 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis and seats may be saved up to 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring friends, family, and neighbours. Get your free tickets today at www.davidjeremiah.org.

The evening will feature a time of dynamic music led by singer-songwriter Marshall Hall with special guests The Martins. Come experience the power of worship with thousands of other believers. Encounter God’s perspective on your life as David Jeremiah teaches from the Word of God.

In addition to various resources that will be available at the rally, Dr. Jeremiah is launching his new book, “Agents of the Apocalypse" this fall. Browse for items that will inspire you and your friends, long after the rally.

Turning Point, Dr. David Jeremiah’s broadcast ministry, is coming to Ontario as part of their North American tour. A multimedia network featuring radio, television, and online programming — Turning Point reaches tens of millions of people with their Bible Strong teaching program and the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

For tickets and more information, visit: www.davidjeremiah.org/site/rallies4.aspx

Urban Mission Experience: REMIX

I have been involved with REMIX for many years as a youth pastor and now on the teaching team. This is a weeklong urban mission experience that could help you in one of these ways:

1) summer camp staff training

2) students experience reaching out for the first time (Jerusalem, Judea... Acts 1:8)

3) overseas mission team prep and training before you leave.

June 29th - July 4th in Toronto!

• 20 Years
• 5000+ Teens
• 350 Youth Groups
• Local Focus - Global Impact

This should be your missions trip in 2014!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REMIX is a week-long interactive and hands-on urban mission experience designed to equip, train and inspire young people to 'centre their lives within the mission and message of Jesus'. Each REMIX participant will receive in-depth training each day, be engaged in afternoon mission opportunities throughout Toronto and be a part of large group celebration gatherings each evening.

The following is the outline and flow of our week at REMIX:

• DAY 01: ENCOUNTERING God's Love
• DAY 02: MEETING people through Jesus' eyes
• DAY 03: CARE through listening and learning
• DAY 04: CONNECT with God's community
• DAY 05: SHARE God's truth
• DAY 06: FOLLOW Jesus' Mission
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One of Canada's Best Youth Ministry Family Gatherings

Today's Teens Conference
I have been attending #TTC for over 10 years and it keeps getting better every year. What I love about it; it's a one day conference that provides a Friday night for parents, the next day brings a full Saturday with specific tracks designed for students and youth workers. All of this happens within a 24hr period. It's a day that is affordable, it's one of Canada's largest youth ministry family gatherings. The only downside is that it's only location is Toronto.

I have been involved with TTC as a workshop presenter and attender and it is one of the best conferences that I have ever been a part of. If you live within a 2-3 hours drive Today's Teens which is scheduled for Feb. 21-22, you need to make this a priority to attend.

YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ALL IN ONE DAY:

OVER 30 WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH WORKERS

OVER 18 WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS

2 GENERAL SESSIONS FOR YOUTH WORKERS

2 GENERAL SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS

1 INTERACTIVE "TOGETHER" EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS & YOUTH WORKERS

100’s OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE

30 EXHIBITORS

GREAT WELCOME BAG AT BEGINNING OF CONFERENCE

SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS / BREAK-DANCERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Main Speakers:
Parents night and Youth Worker Track: Mark Devries
Student Track: Mike Gordon

You can follow this event on Facebook and Twitter

Today's Teens Promo Downloads:
- Brochure
- Poster

TTC Registration

Today's Teens: Feb 22, 2014

BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY AS WE HAD OVER (opens Nov 1, 2013)


1600 Attended last year

This one-day experience is an affordable conference that is able to bring together worldwide recognized speakers, many local youth ministry leaders, an interactive learning experience, a host of free resources and access to more of the newest supplies.  This is more than just a conference, it is an annual experience that has been partnering with youth ministries across Ontario to see more youth effectively engaging and living out the message of Jesus.
The TODAY’S TEENS CONFERENCE has been one of the leading youth ministry conference for the last 29 years.  As the times have changed, so has this one-day experience.  This year we will continue to have specifically designed programs for youth workers and students while providing an additional special parent’s night on the Friday.  It is amazing to think that in one weekend there can be one conference that caters to so many needs - why give up an extra weekends, when you can get everyone equipped together in one place.  So we want to work with you this year to be able to make it a whole weekend experience for your ministry. 
The future of young people is our passion at Youth Unlimited.....  We see their unlimited possibilities and want to help them by addressing their personal, material, and spiritual needs.  We know that as a youth worker you share the same passion.  It is our goal to assist you with high quality training that will help you take your youth to a higher level of commitment.  We have a great line up of speakers and music that we believe will go a long way to helping you do the best job possible of reaching young people for Christ.

  We've spent months preparing with your team in mind—from volunteers to veterans, from novices to know-it-alls.  After 29 years of being committed to equipping and resourcing the needs of youth ministry across Ontario, we are just as committed and passionate to partner with local ministries as they dream to impact their communities for Jesus. 

Leadership Transition Done the Right Way

Youth Unlimited Toronto is about to go through a significant leadership transition. I have seen many transitions of leadership and I want you to know that YU Toronto has got this one right.

Cudos to the board of directors for YU Toronto for following God's lead on this transition and handeling it with such grace and love.

AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YU TORONTO

May 13, 2013 6:10 am

The Board of Directors of Youth Unlimited (Toronto YFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Moore as their new Executive Director effective July 1, 2013.

John Wilkinson has served as the Executive Director for the past 13 years. He has done a terrific job in developing our Chapter to its current strength and effectiveness. God has blessed him and his dedicated service and we are most thankful for his faithful commitment to the youth of the Greater Toronto Area.

The timing of this significant transition has been undertaken with a desire to see an effective succession that continues the forward momentum of Youth Unlimited’s staff and volunteer teams, programs and many supporters.

John has accepted a full-time executive role with us reporting to the Board of Directors as Executive Coach and Strategist. In addition to supporting the transition to Scott as the new Executive Director, John will bring his gifts and passions to the coaching and mentoring of key leaders in Youth Unlimited and other organizations.

Scott Moore has been the Area Director for our North York region for the past five years. He has been responsible for effectively guiding a number of staff teams who run programs in that region.

Scott came to YU with an education in Honours Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western (2003) and a Masters of Divinity degree from Tyndale Seminary (2008). He has developed a leadership style that is collaborative, relational and spiritual. During his interviews, Scott shared his guiding principle for decision-making: “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25). Furthermore, he wrote, “In the end, I hope to be someone who loves God evidently and loves people extravagantly.”

Although change often creates uncertainty in the natural realm, it always produces excitement in the spiritual realm where God, who knows the future, is the decision- maker. The Board is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for Youth Unlimited under Scott’s leadership.

I thank God for the opportunity of having a well-managed transition with the commitment by all to serve God first in this change. We are most fortunate to have the services of both Scott and John over the next number of years in their new roles.

Your continued support, prayers and involvement in this important work will be cherished and deeply appreciated.

On behalf of Youth Unlimited and its Board of Directors,

Paul Hogan Board Chair

Read more about the transitions happening at YU in the latest edition of the YU Times.

Inner City Experience for Students

How are you teaching or modelling a lifestyle of mission for your youth? There are a lot of

programs and opportunities for youth to be involved in 'service' type projects. Are these valuable?- Yes! 

So what sets REMIX apart?,

REMIX is a week-long mission experience that is uniquely designed to provide an in-depth theological foundation for living on mission. The afternoon experiences in Toronto and the evening gatherings complement the training and equipping that takes place by qualified and experienced trainers every morning.  REMIX is a proven missionary experience that has equipped and trained thousands of young people and youth groups over the last 20+ years! We provide a healthy balance of teaching and training with hands-on serving and sharing experiences. REMIX has always been deeply committed to the priorities of Jesus by inspiring young people to 'centre their lives within the mission and message of Jesus'. 

We would love for you to be a part of REMIX 2013. Check out all the details at www.torontoremix.com

Any questions?  Drop me an email calvin@youthunlimitedgta.com

Calvin Russell is the DOXA Director: With over  25 years of youth ministry experience (as a Pastor, YU worker and director of a youth program), Calvin brings experience and passion to his role as Doxa Director. He continues to give leadership to the overall ministry of DOXA and to growing team.  He is deeply committed to seeing youth attain their full life potential and equipping youth leaders with the necessary tools to create healthy and vibrant youth ministries. 

REMIX Toronto 2013

I’ve never really been good at math and I know that I’ll have to probably get a math tutor for my son at some point, but when I look at the math associated with REMIX it is hard to deny that it makes sense and it’s clear that this is not your typical trip to Toronto.

Student Leadership is the heart of REMIX. They help students focus on the mission and message of Jesus through learning every morning and then experiential learning every the afternoon with a celebration gathering each night. Basically students learn, do, celebrate. 

5000 students + 300 youth groups = 16 years

Local Focus = Global Impact

REMIX is an inner-city mission trip and this should be your mission trip.

Churches are using REMIX as the beginning training ground for their students to get the basics before they go out on an overseas mission trip. This is an excellent way for you and your students do life together before you take that them overseas. Chris Folmsbee loves REMIX and what they have going on in Toronto each year.

This is one mission trip that should be on your youth ministry radar. Student Leadership training that is learning, experiencing and celebrating. Students will discover how to...

live out the mission and message of Jesus.

By figuring it out locally so they can have a global impact in the future.

This is one mission trip I highly recommend and that’s why I have been personally involved with it for the past four years.

Canadian Youth Workers Convention - I Love My Job

Join thousands of youth workers from across Canada at http://cywc.com this fall in Toronto. When you are in youth ministry sometimes holy moments connecting with students happens when you least expect it in the most unlikely of places. I want to invite you to come spend a weekend with thousands of other like minded youth workers for a worship, training, teaching, encouragement and inspiration at CYWC.

You can be part of the online conversation as they have convention breaking news and contests leading up to the CYWC. 

  

Twitter: CYWC & YSCanada

Facebook: Youth Specialties Canada

Code of Conduct

Alain Virgin from Brideltowne Park Church, Scarborough came up with this code of conduct and communicated to his students in a fun and creative way. Alain is doing a great job in his urban youth ministry context. Check out their group on Facebook.

Do you have a code of conduct for your youth ministry? What is Alain missing that you would add?

Jeff Smyth is husband to Heather and father of one active boy Nathan. He has been involved youth ministry leadership for 15 years in both the local church and non-profit areas of Canada. He has been serving for the past 3 years as the coordinator of community initiatives with DOXAToronto.com the Scarborough arm of Youth Unlimited (Toronto YFC). Learn more about him by visiting ThinkYouthMinistry.com or follow him @jeffsmyth

Youth Ministry FAIL

Youth Ministries have failed our youth and families for too long. We have focused on only two areas of youth development:

- physical

- spiritual

We know how to watch out for the physical changes that youth go through and we even help parents and youth through this process as best we can with the relevant information. We also help students and their families with the spiritual development from acceptance to asking tough questions as a normal development of youth from jr. high through high school and college. Where we have failed in youth ministry is that we have stopped right there.

Youth are very complicated beings yet when it comes to any other development and their stages we ignore them.

What about emotional, social and brain development? Do you take any of these aspects into account when you lay down the various forms of your programming or teachings or Bible studies?

Tomorrow from 9am - 1pm (est) a few of us will be attending One.Day Underestimated for youth workers. This event is being held in Toronto and will focus on the four key "Ages and Stages" of youth development. Jr. High and High School facilitation track where youth workers can share their ideas, thoughts, failures and success's based on the 4 stages of youth development.

$10 youth ministry training that you can miss if you can join us live.

Follow the conversation online

Twitter: #ODU
Live Blogging: thinkyouthministry.com

Jeff Smyth is husband to Heather and father of one active boy Nathan. He has been involved youth ministry for 15 years in both the local church and non-profit areas of Canada. He has been serving for the past 3 years as the coordinator of community initiatives with DOXAToronto.com the Scarborough area of Youth Unlimited (Toronto YFC). Learn more about him by visiting his blog ThinkYouthMinistry.com or follow him @jeffsmyth