Day 1 of Diploma Classes for 2010

Day 1 of Diploma Classes for 2010

Today was the first day of the diploma classes for this year (Spanish link). We have a location in the south of the city as well as at the Seminary in the north of the city. Today I visited the class in the south.

There are 12 students enrolled in the diploma classes this month, which are designed to be less formal and to help those who are very actively involved in their local church youth ministry and cannot enroll in the Bachelor’s degree (yet).

The class for this month is “Contemporary Communication to Adolecents.” In fact, it’s almost three classes in one. We’re teaching Bible study methods, Principles of Preaching, and How to Create Creative Bible Studies. It’s a great class, and I think it’s something that should be very practical.

MinisterioJuvenil.com

MinisterioJuvenil.com

I just received a really great note of encouragement on our youth ministry blog in Spanish (www.ministeriojuvenil.com). The youth ministry resource site has received so many great comments and created so many incredible contacts for us. Here is what the comment said (translated into English):

Hi. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to have access to this space and receive refreshment. I am from the city of Cartagena in Colombia, and I serve with my husband as youth pastors in the youth ministry. It is very interesting and edifying to have the opportunity to receive from you all and to be able to bring renewal to our local church. I pray that God will continue filling you with His grace and presence. Congratulations on your work and dedication.

We also received an email from someone today interested in inviting us to teach our informal youth ministry training conference.

We are excited about the possibilities for 2010 as we plan on investing more time in this valuable tool for training youth workers all over Latin America.

Youth Leaders’ Meeting Downtown

Youth Leaders’ Meeting Downtown

Once a month there is a city-wide youth leaders meeting downtown in a bookstore. Youth workers from all over the city come to be trained and encouraged.

I had the opportunity to speak to the group Saturday morning, and the topic I chose to talk about was “The Key to Leadership Success.” We talked about being a servant, using Mark 10:35-45. I am convinced that leadership doesn’t depend much on abilities, training, connections, or even your position. It depends on your attitude of service. If you are willing to be a servant, you will be a great leader.

I hope to have challenged the youth workers who were at the event. I know it’s something that has been hitting me lately.

I had a great time meeting new friends and seeing some older friends, too.