The world looks much different than it did two months ago...it looks different than it did a week ago. Our world is filled with anxiety about the future, grief from missing monumental occasions, and loneliness from being isolated. If there is a gospel, it is time for the world to hear it. Our campus ministers continue to bring that gospel to students and their communities through meetings, giving out food, and making memories with each other. Centenary Chaplin, Rev. Tim Nicinski and local … [Read more...] about Campus Ministry During COVID-19
NEXT GEN NEWS
Message From the Executive Director|April 2020
Friends, I can’t start one more email with, “These are unprecedented times,” or “What a crazy time to be serving in the church,” or “It’s amazing how much has changed in the past month!” You know all those things. I’m so grateful for your leadership. I’m so grateful for all of the emails that you’ve written which begin that way. I’m so grateful for your faithfulness in difficult times. I’m so grateful to be in ministry with you. Thank you. This month it feels appropriate to give a … [Read more...] about Message From the Executive Director|April 2020
Message From the Executive Director|March 2020
Friends, In uncertain times, we follow and serve a faithful God who continues to move! I see God moving through IGNITE Communities. Just this month, we added a new location: Atlantic City. Over 35 churches brought youth groups to five locations for community, fun and worship. I see God moving through Summer Camp preparations. We’ll have summer jobs for college students and young adults, volunteer opportunities for pastors and leaders, and hundreds of students joining us at the Pinelands … [Read more...] about Message From the Executive Director|March 2020
March IGNITE Communities
During the first weekend in March, five churches hosted the second IGNITE Communities, which are regular youth worship events that bring churches and youth groups together. These events take place from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on either Friday or Sunday night, and include games, food, worship, speakers and small groups. IGNITE provides everything, so rally your students and join in! IGNITE Communities are for students in grades 6-12. The next IGNITE Communities events are May 1 & May 3 … [Read more...] about March IGNITE Communities
2020 Next Gen Ministry Summit
LaVante' Dorsey, LCSW Approximately 50 participants from local churches joined together at Aldersgate UMC for the 2020 Next Gen Ministry Summit. Volunteers and pastors gathered for a day of learning, inspiration and community through workshops and learning tracks for Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and Camping and Retreat Ministry. … [Read more...] about 2020 Next Gen Ministry Summit