Café open for Coffee Delegate Registration for NYI
9:00 – 10:30 am
Spiritual Renewal Service Dr. David Busic, one of the favorite speakers from Nazarene Youth Conference, will preach; worship will be led by the Broken Arrow Youth Worship Band.
10:45 – 11:45 am
Workshop Session #1 NYI - Crafting Creative Illustrations — Eric O’Neal A good sermon illustration gives color and depth to a passage of scripture. Stories, metaphors, and analogies help students understand and connect with Biblical stories and themes. This workshop will provide youth leaders with a method for developing memorable and original sermon illustrations based around scripture. NYI – Student Leadership Training #1 (workshop for students) — Nick Williams What are the top 3 characteristics for student-age leaders? How can you be a leader on your team, in your class, in your youth group, and at home? Join us as we take a look at what's needed to be a God-fearing leader, even in high school.
11:45am – 12:45pm Lunch – Chick-fil-a Box Meal with sandwich, chips and cookie ($7 if purchased by May 30; $9 on morning of event) 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Workshop Session #2 NYI - Creating and Leading a Small Group Culture, led by Eric Hawkinson. The ins and outs of implementing a small group culture into a youth ministry of any size. We will talk about the benefits, hurdles, and importance of small group ministry. NYI - Student Leadership Training #2 (workshop for students) — Nick Williams A continuation from session #1.
2:15 – 3:15 pm
Workshop Session #3 NYI - UNITED, led by Ryan Amey and NYI Council. All youth and NYI workers are invited to come together to hear accounts of God’s faithfulness this past year and to look ahead to the coming year. NYI elections will be held. A panel of NYI leaders will field questions pertaining to youth ministry.
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Spiritual Renewal Service with Dr. Busic speaking. Extravaganza participants honored for winning the Crimson Cup! Kids Programming and Nursery during all sessions