On behalf of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry, I invite you to take a look at the

exciting ministry opportunities available during 2009! YOU are the reason this booklet was created.
We want you to feel connected and informed about how you can be a part of what is happening in the
Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church. We take seriously our mission of creating
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We also know that we can’t accomplish
this awesome task alone. It takes the Body of Christ working together and reaching out throughout
our vast conference to see this come to reality. I am excited and humbled to have the opportunity to
partner with you on this journey. Please know that I am here to serve Jesus Christ and you. My
purpose is to help you have opportunities to be encouraged, engaged, empowered and equipped for
ministry in the local church, our seven districts, the conference and most importantly the world. I want
to get to know each of you and how we can work together to grow closer to Christ while growing
closer to each other. Let’s take every opportunity given to us to minister to the world which so
desperately needs real forgiveness, real hope, unconditional love, and peace that only Christ
provides.
In Christ,

Brad Fiscus
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
bfiscus@tnumc.org 1-800-403-5795
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2009 MINISTRIES DATE REGISTRATION DUE LOCATION
PAGE#
Martin Methodist Ben Alford Martin Methodist
March 1 Application by March 1 17
Church Leader Scholarship College
District Youth Rally March Completed by March 28 Local District TBD 7

YSF Applications Due April 15 — Conference Office 4

District Election Results due April 15 — Conference Office 7

CCYM Meeting (10 am) April 25 2 weeks before Conference Office 2

Summer Events Design April 25
2 weeks before Conference Office 3
Team Meeting (1pm)
Register Early,
Ignite the Fire Camp (6-12) June 8-12 Beersheba Springs 9
space limited

FRESH - Youth Annual Early Rate: April 20 Brentwood UMC

June 13-14 8
Conference Regular Rate: May 12 Youth Area

TN Annual Conference June 14-16 —- Brentwood UMC 8

Camp Challenge (9-12) June 22-26 Space limited Cedar Crest 9

Greer Stadium,
Nashville Sounds Faith Night June 28 Tickets online or at site 11
Nashville
Camp Survivor (6-8) June 28-July 1 Space limited Cedar Crest 9

Nashville Shores July 12 Tickets online or at site Nashville Shores 11

SEJ Youth Convo/CCYM July 23-26 TBA Atlanta 2

Celebration July 29-31 Space limited Beersheba Springs 9

Early Rate: June 20
Summer Sizzler July 31-Aug 2 Beersheba Springs 10
Regular Rate: July 10
Warmth In Winter Design September 12 Blakemore UMC
No Registration Required 3, 13
Team Call Out Meeting 9:00 am Nashville
September 12
CCYM Meeting 2 Weeks before Blakemore UMC 2
12:00 pm
September
Hands and Feet Regular Rate: August 10 Murfreesboro 12
19 & 20
Warmth In Winter 2010 JAN or FEB TBA TBD 13
CATALOG
FOR YOUTH WORKERS DATE REGISTRATION DUE LOCATION
PAGE#
YS ONE DAY– February 28 www.youthspecialties.org Donelson Fellowship 15
The Bible: Bring It On! Nashville
re:Retreat for Youth Workers TBA 3 weeks prior District Locations 14

Youth Ministry Institute Oct 2nd & 3rd September 1 TBA 14

Youth Worker Gatherings TBA No Registration required District Locations 5

REGISTRATION FORM AVAILABLE IN THIS BOOKLET OR YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE.

The Conference Council on Youth Ministries and discern the ministries of the Conference.
(CCYM) is responsible for youth ministries in the We meet in July, September, December, January,
Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist April and at Youth Annual Conference in June. Our
Church. The CCYM represents the youth and youth President assists the Bishop during Annual
ministers of the 600+ churches in Middle Conference and our youth representatives serve as
Tennessee from the northern border to the Delegates to Annual Conference. At our meetings,
southern border of the state and from the the youth and adults plan and implement ministries
Tennessee River to the west to the Eastern Time that seek to build disciples of Jesus Christ for the
Zone to the east. transformation of the world. The ministries
represented in this catalog are the efforts of the
The CCYM is composed of two youth members and CCYM and our ministry partners to provide
one or two adult representatives selected by each opportunities for spiritual growth through the
of the seven districts. The adult representatives working of the Holy Spirit and the conveyance of
serve as District Coordinators. The CCYM is also God's love to all creation.
composed of the youth leadership team which is
selected during Youth Annual Conference. These We hope that you will join us on this spiritual
include the following: President, Vice-President, journey through your prayers, your presence, your
Secretary, Conference Representative, and two time, and your talents. The Youth Ministries of the
Middle School at large members. Additionally, Tennessee Conference requires your involvement
youth representatives from the Black Methodist in order to truly fulfill the call that God has for us in
transforming our world on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Church Renewal, Hispanic, Korean, and Native
American Ministries are selected by their Visit our website at www.tnumcyouth.org to see a
corresponding groups to serve as members of the listing of current events, updates, and a current
CCYM. The Conference Director of Youth and listing of the CCYM members and District Youth
Young Adult Ministries, the Conference Youth Coordinators. We want to hear from you as well,
Coordinator, and a representative from the Bishop's please send your suggestions or questions to Brad
Cabinet serve along side the youth to help direct Fiscus at bfiscus@tnumc.org.

The CCYM headed to

Lake Junaluska for the
Southeast
Jurisdictional
Leadership Conference.

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A unique component of Youth Ministry in the Tennessee
Conference is the use of Design Teams.

Design Teams consist of youth and adults who work

together to create the ministry events found in this
booklet. Youth leadership is a priority and is most
developed and demonstrated through the practice of
creating and designing opportunities for spiritual growth.

In order for the design teams to function as necessary,

WE NEED YOU! There are some guidelines set by our
standing rules that relate to design teams and those are listed below.

If you are interested in being a part of a design team please contact Brad at bfiscus@tnumc.org.

THE OFFICIAL STUFF ABOUT THE UNOFFICIAL LIST OF DESIGN TEAMS

DESIGN TEAMS
(per TNUMC Youth Standing Rules)
Design teams:
D1. Design teams will be headed by co-
chairs, one adult and one youth.
D1. Design Team chairs are selected by the
CCYM executive council.
(unofficial because we always add more)
Warmth In Winter this is biggest of all of the
teams. It consists of a management team and
eleven design teams.
Summer Events this group helps to develop
and lead the summer events like Nashville
Shores, the Sounds, and most intensively
Summer Sizzler.

D3. The executive committee of the CCYM Hands and Feet this group helps develop this
will be the design team for FRESH. mission retreat. From organizing the mission
projects to developing worship, this team puts
D4. The Warmth in Winter design team will together this great mission experience.
have an adult and co-adult design team leader
to ensure prior leadership experience. Conference Communications this is our
newest team. This team is charged with
D5. Warmth in Winter design team will have a creating and developing efficient modes of
youth leader and co-leader of the design team communication between the conference and
to ensure prior leadership experience and a the local churches. Examples include the
continuation of planning. development of an online newsletter, our
website content and managing social
D6. The Junior High Representatives to the networking content.
executive committee of the CCYM will
automatically be the youth leaders of the Junior We encourage you to utilize this model in
High Retreat design team. your local church and district ministry event
planning. We know that you will find them a
D7. No person in the conference shall serve powerful tool in creating ministries that
on more than two design teams per year. have impact and ownership among those
Executive Committee members may serve on who participate.
two plus Warmth in Winter. The President, as
the exception, will serve on all design teams. For more information contact the
conference office at 1-800-403-5795.

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The Tennessee Conference of The United
Methodist Church is comprised of 7 districts.
The youth of each district elect two
representatives to serve on the CCYM. One or
more District Youth Coordinators from each
district also serve on the CCYM and coordinate
district youth ministry.

Ministry opportunities for the youth and youth

ministers are organized by the District
Coordinator and their district youth leaders in
cooperation with their District Superintendent.
These ministry events include combined and Bible studies. Please get involved in district
worship, youth rallies, lock-ins, mission trips, youth ministry!
service projects, retreats and more. Districts
also sponsor youth minister trainings, For more information, contact your District
networking opportunities, fellowship lunches, Youth Coordinator:

Clarksville District- Nashville District -

Margaret Boyd Mike Worden
mboyd@clarksville.net mikeworden@comcast.net
(270)265-3835 (615)519-3981

Regina Hall Pulaski District -

rhall0783@charter.net Whitney Mitchell
whitney@fumcpulaski.com
Columbia District - (931)363-2595
Christine Penner
christine@developministries.com Conference Youth Coordinator
(615)974-3866 Brett Hillesheim
brett7481@gmail.com
Tony Wesley (615)893-3455
tonyw@wcs.edu
(615)972-2580 Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Brad Fiscus
Cookeville District - bfiscus@tnumc.org
Chris Cummings (615)327-1533
chris@crossvillefumc.com 1-800-403-5795
(931)484-3537

Cumberland District -
Gavin Richardson
gavin.richardson@hfumc.org
615-497-2823

Murfreesboro District - Join our Conference Facebook group as well as

Daryn Chavis your District Facebook group for current
dchavis@fumcm.org updates. Or check out our website at
(615)893-1322 www.tnumcyouth.org

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District Youth Rally— Connecting the district youth for worship and service!
Completed prior to March 28th and will be announced by the District Coordinator in conjunction with
the Conference office and the District Superintendents office.

One of the realities of life is that a body cannot live healthily without it parts functioning together. This
is also the reality of the Body of Christ that represents the Youth Ministries of The Tennessee
Conference. A strong body is made up of organs performing their function and providing their input
giving life to the being. So it is with the local churches and districts that make up the Tennessee
Conference.

You will have an opportunity to breathe life into the Youth Ministries of The Tennessee Conference by
participating in your district’s youth rally. The rally will be organized by the local district youth and
youth ministers with assistance from the Conference. This event will be an opportunity for the district
youth to come together and choose delegates to FRESH, the Tennessee Youth Annual Conference.
The delegates will attend FRESH the weekend prior to the Tennessee Annual Conference in June.
These delegates will serve as the District Youth Council and members of the council will be eligible to
run for offices during elections at FRESH to serve on the Conference Council on Youth Ministry.

The District Youth Rally will be an exciting event filled with fellowship, fun, opportunities for service,
and most importantly worshiping together as one District Youth Group. If you would like to help
organize this event contact your District Coordinator.

District YouthWorker Gatherings— Connecting youthworkers together to serve Christ!

The challenges of ministry are tough. The challenges of ministry while feeling disconnected are even
tougher. In order to increase connectivity, gain input, fellowship, and study the scriptures together
monthly district youthworker gatherings will be held at local churches inside of each district.

If you would like to host a gathering for your district, please contact Brad Fiscus, Conference Director
of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at 615-327-1533 or 1-800-403-5795. The gathering will consist
of a scriptural focus and study, opportunities for input and discussion about district and conference
ministry, and fellowship.

District Youth Council— Youth leading youth for Christ!

If you feel called to leadership then put your talents and gifts to use as part of the District Youth
Council. The District Youth Council will work alongside the District Coordinator and District
Superintendent to plan district ministry events throughout the year. This is a great way for you to
experience leadership in the United Methodist connectional ministry system and an opportunity to
meet other youth on fire for Christ.

The members of the District Youth Councils will be a vital component in our desire to create disciples
of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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Youth Service Fund is unique to the United
Methodist Church. Money from this fund is
raised by youth, and given to youth to be
used to help other youth. Each year, 70% of
the money we raise stays in our conference.
Most of that money is given away to youth
groups who request help with their mission
projects for the year. The other 30% is
given to the United Methodist Division on
Ministries with Young People which gives
grants internationally to help youth.

YSF is much more than just a drive for funds.

It is one way United Methodist youth respond
to God’s command that we be good stewards
of all with which God has gifted us. In
addition to good stewardship, it is a way to You can contribute individually or through your church
engage in the mission of the Church, being in
or district. Some youth groups tithe (10%) to YSF
ministry to a broken world as we strive to live
when they are fundraising for other causes, e.g. for a
as disciples of Jesus Christ who are working
to transform the world around us. mission trip or Warmth In Winter.

Where do your contributions go?
For every dollar given:
 46 2/3 cents goes to ministries which
serve youth inside (1/2) and outside (1/2)
the geographic bounds of the Tennessee
Conference. These grants are awarded
by the CCYM.
 30 cents goes directly to the Youth
Service Fund administered by the Division
on Ministries with Young People, to
support ministries around the world
which serve the needs of youth and
children.
 23 1/3 cents stays with the Tennessee
Conference Council on Youth Ministries to
aid in funding the administration of YSF
and other youth ministries of the CCYM.
Events like Hands and Feet, mission
projects at Warmth in Winter, and other
ministries are supported by your
contributions.
Checks should be made payable to Youth Service
Fund and mailed to:
Tennessee Conference UMC Youth Ministries
Attn: Youth Service Fund
304 S. Perimeter Park Dr.
Nashville, TN 37211
Grant Awards
If your ministry/service organization benefits youth in
the name of Jesus Christ and you would like to be
considered for a YSF grant, applications are available
through the Youth Ministries Office or can be
downloaded at our website. The application deadline
is April 15, and grants are determined by the CCYM at
its April meeting. Grant awardees are notified in May.
The grant awards are paid at the time of notification.
Some of the terrific ministries previously supported by
YSF grants are Hurricane Katrina Relief, Appalachian
Service Project, Mountain TOP, Sager Brown, Magness
Potter Center, Henderson Settlement, and Camp
Lookout Junior High Mission Week.

Download an application at www.tnumcyouth.org

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Malaria kills. Send a net. Save a life. buildings, pastors, and members of congregations
are being organized to develop a community-based
United Methodists model of malaria education, prevention, and
are working to treatment that can be replicated in other countries.
stamp out
malaria, one The program was launched in Sierra Leone, a nation
community at a that not only bears the brunt of malaria's burden,
time through the but also has a United Methodist community
Community-Based mobilized to act.
Malaria Control
Program. The Support this vital health outreach called
initiative focuses on the health of entire Nothing But Nets Campaign by going to
communities by addressing the factors that allow www.nothingbutnets.net .
this mosquito-borne illness to spread.
So give a child the opportunity to be healthy. Pray.
United Methodist health clinics, schools, church Communicate the need. Donate. $10 is all it takes
to buy a bed net and save a life.

Loaves and Fishes Mission Weekends (for people of all ages May 15-17 and May 22-24) are
opportunities for you to come ―feast‖ on discipleship and service with your
friends, family members, and congregation as we work together to improve
the camp facilities. During this weekend, you will work hard, play hard, and
pray hard—working to create an even more hospitable environment for
camps housed at Cedar Crest. Two millennia ago, Jesus used a couple of
loaves of bread and a few fish to feed multitudes. Experience how God
continues to multiply our efforts today, as you work on facilities that will be
used by children, youth, and families for generations to come. This opportunity is a free mission
retreat for you to experience as you help prepare Cedar Crest for the upcoming camp season.

Second Sunday of September

We believe that we, the youth of the Tennessee
Conference, are the church of today not just ―of
the future.‖ God has given us gifts, ideas, and
talents to lead others in unique ways. We
encourage you to use those gifts to help lead
worship in your local congregation throughout
the year. The CCYM suggests that at least once
a year or more, your youth ministry should take
the lead for the whole worship service. As a
way to mark it on the calendar, we suggest that
you work with your pastor to consider having
―Don’t let anyone look down on you because you
youth-led worship the second Sunday of
are young, but set an example for the believers in
September. Share your gifts and talents and
speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.‖
―set an example for the believers.‖
-1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)
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 June 13-14

A new way of looking at Leadership.

FRESH is an event for youth council members, youth who

serve on church committees, hold other leadership positions
or are potential leaders in their group—in other words
FRESH is for the WHOLE youth group.

We hope to create connections -

With God
With each other
With all parts of the conference
With all parts of the body of Christ
as we determine and discern our own gifts for ministry.

What will we do at FRESH ?

We will spend time learning about the UMC and how youth fit in and have a voice
We will learn about our own gifts for ministry
We will elect officers for the conference
10 District delegates will be chosen by each district at a District Youth Rally held before
the end of March, these delegates are expected to represent their district at FRESH
We will elect officers for the district from the 10 delegates in attendance
We will spend time in worship and learning together
Each church will be asked to designate 6 voting delegates, 4 youth and 2 adults, to
represent their group during elections.

Election of the Executive CCYM will take place during this event. Those elected will be: President,
Vice-President, Secretary, Chair of Communications, Conference Representative, and two Junior
High Representatives.

A recommendation letter from your pastor or youth leader is required in order to be considered for
elected leadership. An application form can be downloaded from our website.

Dinner on Saturday night will be with Bishop Wills and the extended cabinet. This has been a
highlight of the event, and an opportunity to meet the district superintendent from your district, as
well as other conference leadership.

The event will be held at Brentwood UMC and our housing will be at the Baymont Inn in Brentwood.
We will hold registration and spend Saturday at Brentwood UMC, with time in the afternoon to go to
the hotel, check in and freshen up before dinner.

REGISTRATION: Registration includes Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast is on your
own at your hotel. Use the form in the back of this booklet to register or online.

EARLY BIRD FEE: $60.00 postmarked by April 20, 2009

REGULAR FEE: $65.00 postmarked by May 12, 2009 Register online at
LATE FEE: $70.00 postmarked after May 12, 2009 www.tnumcyouth.org

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Check out these exciting new camping opportunities for the 2009 Summer!

June 8-12 Ignite The Fire (All youth graduated 6th –12th grade)
New for 2009! This is an event for all ages of youth
designed to kick off the summer with a variety of experiences
and opportunities to explore discipleship and the mountain
community at Beersheba Springs. Fee: $210

June 28-July1 Camp Survivor (graduated 6th - 8th graders)

New for 2009! “Camp Survivor” an adventure camp for
middle schoolers at Cedar Crest offers opportunities for campers to
complete physical challenges, take time for spiritual reflection, learn new
skills, and make new friends.
Campers will take part in traditional camp events like arts and crafts,
water games, swimming, hiking, talent shows, and campfires. “Camp
Survivor” attendees will also test their survival skills through low-element
ropes courses, group initiatives, canoeing, archery, open-fire cooking,
and outdoor orienteering. Adventure campers may be housed in cabins,
tents, or covered outdoor platforms.
Campers learn parallel lessons between these activities and their own
personal spiritual development, reflecting on God’s natural world and to
feel Christ’s presence throughout the week. Fee: $175

June 22-26 Camp Challenge (graduated 9th - 12th graders)

New for 2009! “Camp Challenge”, a Cedar Crest adventure camp for high schoolers,
offers opportunities for campers to complete physical challenges, take time for spiritual
reflection, learn new skills, and make new friends.
Campers will take part in traditional camp events like arts and crafts, water games,
swimming, hiking, talent shows, and campfires. “Camp
Challenge” attendees will also be challenged through
low-element ropes courses, group initiatives, canoeing,
archery, open-fire cooking, and outdoor orienteering.
Adventure campers may be housed in cabins, tents, or
covered outdoor platforms.
Campers learn parallel lessons between these
activities and their own personal spiritual development,
reflecting on God’s natural world and to feel Christ’s
presence throughout the week. Fee: $210

July 29-31 Celebration (All youth graduated 6th –12th grade)

New for 2009! This will be a camp experience like no other. Come and share your
gifts and learn how each of our unique talents can be utilized for worship. Youth will
have the opportunity to explore and develop specific musical, spoken, and visual arts to
create worship experiences for the community. As an exciting part of the experience,
the campers who wish to combine Celebration with Summer Sizzler will have the
opportunity to lead worship during the Summer Sizzler weekend. Check out what
Summer Sizzler is about on the next page! Fee: $80 Combine with Sizzler: $135

Register online at www.tnumcamps.org!

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 July 31-Aug 1

What better way to end your summer than to spend it with friends from across the Tennessee
Conference worshiping God at Beersheba Springs? Summer Sizzler brings an exciting and spirit
filled end to the summer camping season. This year you have an exciting opportunity to spend a full
week at Beersheba immersed in a worship environment. By combining Celebration Camp with
Summer Sizzler, campers will have the opportunity to both develop their gifts of worship but also
share them during the Celebration experience as well as at Sizzler. Campers who attend both will
lead worship during the Sizzler weekend. This event is for graduated 6th—12th graders.

Our Summer Events design team works diligently to create a weekend of activities, worship and fun.
Our speaker and musicians as well as campers from Celebration Camp will lead worship during our
sessions. A great Summer Sizzler tradition is the utilization of small groups to facilitate deeper
discussions and deeper understandings of God working in our lives.

Summer Sizzler is filled with traditional games, tournaments, YSF challenges, district meetings and a
cookout.

Our most cherished tradition of the weekend is the opportunity to honor our graduating high school
seniors from across the conference during the Sunday morning worship.

 Stuff Good to know! We will begin registration

at 6:00 pm Friday. There will be a small group
leaders meeting at 7:15 pm and our first
session will begin at 8:15 pm. We will end with
worship on Sunday morning by 11:00 am.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on
Saturday and breakfast will be served on
Sunday. Meals will not be provided on Friday
or Sunday after worship.
 Small group leaders needed! If you are  Health Forms. All campers must provided a
interested in being a small group leader, please completed health form for review at registration.
indicate that on your registration form. You will
 Cooperation Covenant. Once registered you
be contacted prior to attending with further
will receive a leader’s guide that explains the
information.
Cooperation Covenant and other pertinent info.
 Registration is Limited! We will fill up quickly
 Combining Celebration and Sizzler? Those
and are limited to about 300 campers. Make
campers combining Celebration and Sizzler will
sure you register early to insure that your group
be able to stay in the same room for the week.
has the best housing options. Rooming for
 It Can Get Hot! Depending on where you are
youth will be four to a room and rooming for
sleeping, you might want to have a fan on
adults will be two to a room.
hand. You will need to bring your own.
 Safe Sanctuary Policy. You are required to
 Once Registered. You will receive a packet of
send both a male and female adult to
information with housing information.
chaperone your group. Due to limited space,
Depending on your housing assignment, you
please keep the youth to adult ratio at 8 to 1.
may need to provide towels and bed linens.

CELEBRATION/SIZZLER COMBINED FEE: $135.00 due with Celebration Registration

SIZZLER ONLY EARLY BIRD FEE: $70.00 postmarked by June 20, 2009
SIZZLER ONLY REGULAR FEE: $75.00 postmarked by July 10, 2009
SIZZLER ONLY LATE FEE: $85.00 postmarked after July 10, 2009

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Nashville Sounds Baseball— United Methodist Night
June 28, 2009— Greer Stadium— Nashville, TN
4:30pm Concert and the Game starts at 6:00pm
Sounds vs. Oklahoma City Redhawks
and a Christian Concert
(artist to be determined)
Join the Sounds for Tennessee Conference United Methodist
Faith Night at the ballpark. Each ticket includes a reserved
seat as well as a tasty hotdog, and a soft drink.

Tickets available for $12.00

Contact Debbie McHaffie at 615-327-1533 or

Order tickets online at www.tnumcyouth.org

Nashville Shores— A day at the lakeside waterpark

July 12, 2009 — Nashville Shores — Nashville, TN
3:00 pm officially begins our time in the park
but the park is open prior to that.

Join us for fun in the sun at Nashville’s great

water park experience!

Join other youth from across the Tennessee Conference

for a special extended hours water park adventure.

Tickets are $12.00 per person

Contact Debbie McHaffie at 615-327-1533 or

Order tickets online at www.tnumcyouth.org

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 September 19 &20

One of our newest ministry events, Hands and
Feet is quickly becoming an important part of the
ministry that we seek to do as we work to create
disciple of Jesus Christ for the transformation of
the world!
Hands and Feet is a mission oriented event,
with lots of options and ways to be in mission to
the community of Murfreesboro.
Focusing on Serving Others
During the day on Saturday, groups will be
spread across the Murfreesboro area serving the
community. This event began in 2007 when 65
youth and adults served 7 projects throughout
the Murfreesboro area. In 2008, the event
expanded to 200 youth and adults reaching out
in Christ’s love and service to 19 area projects.
Concert Saturday Night
A highlight of the event is a concert celebration
with a Christian artist. In 2008, ―The Following‖
inspired us with spirit filled music.
Housing
We will be staying in Murfreesboro, specific
housing arrangements will be determined. The
registration fee includes housing, the concert on
Saturday evening, lunch on Saturday, breakfast
on Sunday and supplies for your work project.
Registration
In order to facilitate safety, supervision, and to
insure proper transportation to job sites, we ask
that groups register with a minimum youth to
adult ratio of 8 to 1. Church vans and other
large vehicles are a plus to facilitate transport to
sites as well as materials to worksites.

If you are not able to meet this ratio

requirement, please contact the conference office
to determine the possibility of pairing with
another group.

Safe sanctuary policies are expected to be

The variety of projects served in the past two followed.
years include:
 Building a wheelchair ramp for a girl with no Medical forms must be presented for review at
hands or feet. the time of registration.
 Prep work on a facility to provide job training
to homeless people.
 Porch and ramp for a retired minister
 Food and supply drive for those we served as
well as the Domestic Violence Center.
 Assembly of P.E.T. Project chairs
 Roof over a porch
 Creating Lunches for the work crews

Young Adults
There will be projects that will be exclusively
offered for young adults. Young adults may HANDS & FEET 2008
register individually or as a team.

REGULAR FEE: $65.00 postmarked by August 10, 2009

LATE FEE: $75.00 postmarked after August 10, 2009

Register online at www.tnumcyouth.org

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Over twenty-seven years ago a group of youth
and youth workers came together to pray about
the direction in which God was calling them to go.
From this time a decision was made to begin the
First Tennessee Youth Retreat in 1982 at Cedar
Crest Camp. The theme for this event was
―Warmth in the Winter.‖ Now some twenty-seven
years later, Warmth In Winter is one of the
premier youth led ministry gatherings in the
Southeast Jurisdiction of The United Methodist
Church.

Warmth In Winter has grown from its original Warmth In Winter is developed utilizing a
attendance of 62 youth and adults in 1982 to multitude of youth and youth workers from across
nearly 3,000 in its present form. Churches from the conference. Youth are empowered with the
across the conference and every district find that opportunity to create and lead this event using
Warmth In Winter is one of the most energizing our Design Team model. To view a complete list
and cherished ministry events on their busy of the Design Teams that are utilized in the
calendars. creation of this event, go to our website at
www.tnumcyouth.org. You have every
As we look to the future, we continue to pray and opportunity to come and join us as we develop
ask for God’s guidance as we discern the direction this event each year. The start of the Warmth In
and possibilities for ministry that this event will Winter design process begins on September 12th.
provide. Check the calendar for details.

Warmth In Winter 2010 will combine intentional worship, inspiring messages from a nationally known
speaker, great music, specific training during workshop time, mission opportunities, free time and district
meetings while striving to build community among the nearly 3000 youth and young adults in attendance.

Registration: You will be able to register the

your group online or through the mail. A
brochure will be developed specific to the theme
for this event once the design team begins its
development. The fee includes lunch and dinner
on Saturday.

Schedule: The schedule will be finalized through

planning sessions however you can count on large
group sessions, workshops, district meetings,
Youth Service Fund Challenges and free time.

Housing: You are responsible for arranging

housing for your group. Contact the conference
office for local hotel information. Local churches
may also be willing to share ―lock-in‖ space.
Contact the conference office or local churches for
Register online at www.tnumcyouth.org more information.

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re: A Retreat for Youth Workers
Come and be refreshed, revitalized,
reenergized, reconnected and rejoice as a
child of God with others just like you.

These district based retreats will be an opportunity for

you to connect with other youth workers who are
experiencing the same challenges that you do. This one
day retreat will focus on tending to your soul and your
needs. We encourage you to come to your district
based retreat so that you may meet others in your area but understand if a different
district’s date works better for you. The retreat will begin at 9 am and conclude at 4 pm
with communion.

Cost is $25 includes lunch

Site and Dates will be determined and announced online at www.tnumcyouth.org

Youth Ministry Institute is an in-depth time for

study about Youth Ministry. It will strengthen a person’s call
to ministry as well as give hands on ideas and support for
ongoing ministry. It will be inspirational as well as practical
and relevant to where youth and youth ministry are today. It
requires a serious time commitment. Class time is mandatory
and will be held one Saturday a month. The class will also
participate in three retreat weekends during the course.

Using the strongest leadership in the area, including college

professors, clergy and youth workers, class members will
receive training needed for effective youth ministry in a local church.

Course work includes outside reading and assignments, meeting in ministry small groups, journaling,
and one class meeting with their pastors. Each class meeting will have assigned texts and reading.
All books and reading materials will be furnished.

This is a cooperative ministry sponsored by the Conference Council on Youth Ministry and the Center
for Church Leadership at Martin Methodist College.

The fee for the class is $1000.00 and includes all books, food, and housing fees during retreats.
Scholarships are available upon review of a written request made to the Conference Director of
Youth Ministries.

For more information, contact the Youth Ministry Office of the Tennessee Conference at:
(615)327-1533 or 1-800-403-5795

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GBOD Division on Ministries with Young People
The Division on Ministries with Young People (DMYP) exists
to empower young people as world-changing disciples, to
nurture faith development, and to equip young leaders. We
seek to live this mission out through:
* Supporting current ministries and church structures
through our presence and involvement at events and
ministry programs at all levels of the church.
* Advocating for issues concerning young people.
* Offering training and resources for adult workers.
* Helping adult workers and groups connect with one
another or to the resources they need to do ministry.
….The Resource Hub
We offer an online catalogue of resources for youth and
young adult ministry. The hub holds an extensive collection
of United Methodist resources as well as non-United
Methodist resources. These include books, curriculum,
DVD's, and more. In addition, coming in 2009, we will offer
free downloadable resources to use in your ministry.
www.gbod.org/youngpeople/worker.
Center for Youth Ministry Training
615-823-7595 www.cymt.org info@cymt.org
The Center for Youth Ministry Training trains youth
ministers by providing graduate level education that
develops practical theologians and theologically informed
practitioners in youth ministry. The CYMT is committed to
equipping those who are called to youth ministry with the
tools they need to fulfill their call.
The CYMT works in collaboration with Princeton
Theological Seminary, Duke Divinity School, and Memphis
Theological Seminary to provide the best theological and
practical training possible. The CYMT program is unique
in its efforts to educate in the classroom and to prepare the
youth minister in the local congregation at the same time.
Students can earn seminary credit while practicing youth
ministry. Through our partnership with MTS, students can
complete a Master of Arts degree in collaboration with the
CYMT program.
CYMT provides a two-year job placement program that
matches students with partner churches, where they serve
as the youth director while participating in the CYMT
program. Partner churches and students receive coaching
from a veteran youth minister who will work intimately with
not only the CYMT student but also the church’s parents,
volunteers, and staff to build a sustainable youth ministry.
The CYMT partners with local congregations in the
Nashville, Memphis, Middle Tennessee, North Alabama,
and Southern Kentucky regions.
Apply today to be a student or partner church in the 2009
class. Students can begin their placements in May or
August. We have 12 new positions available. Application
Deadline March 31! For more information, visit
www.cymt.org or email us.
The YouthWorker Movement
…..All about the Hearts and Souls of
Youthworkers
The YWM is a national network of United
Methodist youthworkers. It is for both
professional and volunteer youthworkers.
Join this membership for free at
www.YouthWorkerMovement.org.
You will immediately have access to over
3500 other youthworkers, an active
discussion board, an idea bank for great
programs (submitted by other youthworkers,
some youthworker books free to download, a
national calendar of youthworker training
events, discounts on events, mission
projects, Cokesbury, music resources and
more.
The reason this organization exists is
because we believe that "Youthworkers are
each other's best resources!" Join today and
become a part of the Tennessee Community
of the YouthWorker Movement today.
YS ONE DAY—The Bible:Bring It On
Do you know what your students are
thinking about the Bible? Do they know
how God's word can impact their lives? Do
you know how to teach them? Do you
know how to get your students more
engaged in God's word? YS One Day is
focused Youth Ministry Training to help
you walk away with renewed insight into
the living and active Word of God. You'll
gain tools and ideas to dig deeper into the
Bible and help you teach your students
how to dig deep. Use this special code
RDTNMC5 when registering for this or any
Youth Specialties event to receive a
discounted rate. YS ONE DAY will be at
Donelson Fellowship in Nashville on
February 28, 2009. Go to
www.youthspecialties.com to register.
National Youth Workers Convention-
Los Angeles:
September 24-28
Los Angeles Convention Center
Cincinnati:
October 29–November 2
Duke Energy Center
Atlanta:
November 19-23
Georgia World Congress Center
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We appreciate your prayers, presence, service and gifts for conference youth ministry. If you have
found some extra funds lying around and would like to put it to use transforming the world, we will
humbly put it to work. Our vision is to reach and connect all of the youth of the Tennessee
Conference with the life changing Word of God. Please share this opportunity to support the Youth
Ministries of the Tennessee Conference with those in your congregation who have a heart for
creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We get excited about any
contribution and it will be put to good use for the betterment of the Kingdom. You can designate
your gift to one of the following funds: Youth Service Fund; Scholarships for Youth and Scholarships
for Youth Minister training and renewal. Contributions can be given in honor or memory of
someone, and we can provide a notification to another person as you indicate. Your contributions
are tax deductible as permitted by law.

Just copy and complete this page, and send it with your check payable to Tennessee Conference
Youth Ministries 304 S. Perimeter Park Drive  Nashville, TN 37211. Thanks!!

Your Name:_______________________________________ Phone Number:___________________

Address:__________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_____________________________________

I would like to give to: (if choosing more than one, indicate desired distribution)
 Youth Service Fund (YSF) $______________
 Scholarships for Youth $______________
 Scholarships for Youth Minister training and renewal $______________

YSF donations can be credited to your Tennessee Conference local church and district. If you would like us to
do so, please provide:
Church Name:____________________ City of Church:________________District:_______________
This contribution is given:
 In honor of  In memory of

Name: _____________________________

Please send notification of this gift to:

Name: _____________________________

Address: ____________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________

 Check here if you would like us to include the amount of the contribution in the notification.
Thank you for supporting God’s ministry for, with, and by youth and youth ministers!!

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 Martin Methodist College is the college of
the Tennessee Conference of the United
Methodist Church. Located in Pulaski,TN. It is
now in its 139th academic year, offering
baccalaureate degrees in 23 academic
programs with numerous areas of emphasis.
The college has a record enrollment this
year of 973 students – and is a full year ahead
of its goal to reach 1,000 students by the fall of
2010.
What else does Martin Methodist College
offer?
• Board-certified Bachelor of Science in Nursing
program
• Other new majors including Christian
Education, Criminal Justice, Management
Information Systems, and Physical
Education
• Strong honors program
• Student-teacher ratio of 16:1
• More than two dozen organizations
and activities for student involvement
• 13 intercollegiate athletic teams,
including a women’s soccer program
that has won two national championships in the
past four years
• A just-renovated indoor swimming pool
A movie theater on campus showing first-run
movies.
An
environment
where you will
find similar
values to your
local church.
Great scholarship opportunities for United
Methodist students!
Martin Methodist embraces its heritage as a
Methodist institution and is intentional about being
in ministry with local congregations. Integral to that
mission is the Cal Turner, Jr. Center for Church
Leadership (CCL), born out of a partnership
between the college and the Tennessee Annual
Conference.
One important program
of the CCL is the Ben Alford
Church Leader Scholarship,
where two United Methodist
high school seniors receive a
full-cost four-year
scholarship, valued at more than $93,000. The
annual deadline to apply is March 1.
Plenty of other scholarship opportunities are
available as well. For more information, visit . .
.www.martinmethodist.edu/ccl/scholarships . . . or
visit us on Facebook by searching ―Church Leader
Scholarships.‖

As youth head off to college we want them to still feel connected to the body of Christ. The Wesley
Foundations of the Tennessee Conference and across the state are a vital part of helping them continue
their spiritual journey on their college campus. You can contact the pastors assigned to these foundations
at the number listed. For more information or further assistance contact the Conference office.

Austin Peay University Fisk University Lambuth University

(931)647-6412 (615)299-9240 (731)425-3340

Martin Methodist College Middle Tennessee State Tennessee State University

(931)363-9825 University (615)673-0357
(615)893-0469
Tennessee Tech University University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University
(931)536-4353 (865)522-2728 (615)343-0261
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General Information Additional Forms
To register for a Youth Ministries of the Typically, youth ministers have already had their
Tennessee Conference event other than Warmth youth group members complete a health and
In Winter, complete the Registration form in this liability form at the beginning of the school year.
catalog. Warmth In Winter registrations will be In an effort to insure the safety of all who
done on a different form. You also will have the participate in our events, a health form will need to
option of registering online with secure PayPal be completed and submitted. In order to help you,
payment available. Once your complete the Youth Ministries of the Tennessee Conference
registration and payment is received at the Health Form is available for your use. This form
Conference office, a confirmation packet will be is located on the back of the registration form. If
sent. Online registration for events can be found you have your youth complete health forms, those
at www.tnumcyouth.org for Youth Ministry may be suitable for use if the form has all of the
activities and at www.tnumcamps.org for camping information provided on the Conference form. If
events. you utilize the online registration component for
event registration, you will be able to submit the
The registration fee for an event will depend on information required on a computer generated
whether you register by the early rate, the regular form that will store that information in our
rate, or the late rate deadline. Each of the specific database.
fees and deadlines are listed on the specific event
description page. Please let us know if you would prefer the
necessary form(s) be mailed or faxed to you.
Payment
Payment in full must be received with the Scholarship Policy
registration form for registration to occur. Online A fund is available that contains money that has
registration provides secure PayPal registration. been collected over the years from income from
All events may not be available to register online. youth events, and therefore will be used to aid
Make checks payable to ―Youth Ministries of youth and youth groups to participate in
The Tennessee Conference.‖ conference youth events. Funds have also been
provided through generous contributions from
Mail completed registration form, additional sheets churches and individuals in the Tennessee
as required, and payment in full to: Conference.

Youth Ministries of The Tennessee Conference Scholarship requests must be made in writing to
Attn:________________________(event name) the Conference Director of Youth Ministries.
304 Perimeter Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37211 .

Cancellations
Unless otherwise indicated, all requests for
cancellation and refunds must be in writing the to
Conference Youth Office. Requests should be
made no later than 2 weeks prior to the start date
of the event. There will be an administrative fee of
$25 for each cancellation. Warmth In Winter
cancellation/refund policies are separate.

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 Registration Form— Youth Ministries of the Tennessee Conference—2009
Registration Form- Youth Camping Ministries of the Tennessee Conference—2009
(also available online at www.tnumcyouth.org and www.tnumcamps.org)
For your convenience, this form should remain in this booklet and copies of both sides should be
made for each registration.

Please Print Clearly Today’s Date______________________________

Event (circle) Ignite the Fire Camp FRESH Camp Challenge
Camp Survivor Celebration Summer Sizzler
Celebration & Summer Sizzler Combined Hands and Feet
re: Youth Worker Retreat Youth Ministry Institute
Other: _________________________________________________________
District (circle one)
CL (Clarksville) CO (Columbia) CK (Cookeville)
CU (Cumberland) MU (Murfreesboro) NA (Nashville)
PL (Pulaski)
Participant Full Name: ________________________________________Email:________________________
Name on Nametag: ___________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone– Home: (______)________________Cell:(______)_______________Work:(_______)____________
 I will serve as a Small Group Leader.
Church Name: ______________________________ City/State: __________________________________
Pastor: ____________________________________ Youth Director:_______________________________
If non-Tennessee Conference UMC, name of other Conference, Denomination or Religious
Affiliation: ___________________________________________________________
School (currently attend): _________________________________________________________________
DOB:________________ Age:______ Grade as of Jan 1, 2009:______Gender:________ Race: _________
If under age 18, Registering Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Name(s):__________________________________________________________
Parent Signature:___________________________________________________
Address if different from above: _______________________________________
City, State, Zip Code if different from above: _____________________________
Phone:Day(_____)_________________Evening:(______)___________________
Cell: (______)________________ Email: ________________________________
COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE, PLEASE
Registration Form—Page 2
Participant Full Name ___________________________________________________________________
Special needs, i.e. physical, dietary, etc:_______________________________________________________

Event Fee (per postmark date requirement as indicated in the event information):
Early $ ____________Regular $ ______________ Late $ ______________

circle Total enclosed: $ _______________

Y N– Photographs of this youth may be used for promotional purposes by the Tennessee Conference Youth
and Camping Ministries. At no time will their name, address, or church be identified unless specifically
requested and approved.

Make check payable to Youth Ministries of the Tennessee Conference.

Mail to: Tennessee Conference UMC Youth Ministries
ATTN: ________________________(event name, e.g. Summer Sizzler)
304 S. Perimeter Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37211

MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM

Name of Registrant: __________________________________Social Security # _______________________
Full Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact & Phone:________________________________________________________________
Health Insurance Provider:_____________________________ Group Policy #: _______________________
Family Physician:_____________________________ Phone: _____________________________________
Family Dentist: ______________________________ Phone: _____________________________________

Allergies (food, nature, drug): _______________________________________________________________

List Medications required during camp or event
NAME OF MEDICATION DOSAGE/DELIVERY REASON TAKING

Medications will be kept in a secure, locked location. The camp nurse or director will administer as directed.

Y N - I give permission for my child to be given Tylenol, laxative, or other minor medication as needed.
Describe any behavioral or emotional problems that your child has that may effect their stay at camp or the event

I understand that all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by the Youth and Camping Ministries
of the Tennessee Conference event staff. I have completed the information to the best of my knowledge. In
giving my child permission to attend the event(s) indicated, I release the United Methodist Church, Tennessee
Conference, leaders and camp staff from liability for damages, losses, disease, or injuries incurred by my child. I
understand that I, or the emergency contact listed on the registration form will be contacted. I hereby give
permission to the physician or facility present to order X-rays, routine tests, and treatment for the health of my
child.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

WITNESS __________________________________ Date _____________________

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