Building Faith and Friendships at JOY Camp
JOY Camp 2026 brought together 61 campers and 27 volunteer counselors for a week of faith, friendship, and outdoor fun at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, Ill., June 21-27. Centered on the…
Location: Online Via Zoom
January 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration will be live until Thursday, Jan 27 @ noon
PRAIRIE NORTH DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Congregational Vitality in a New World
Online via Zoom
No Cost
Schedule:
9:00 - 9:20 - Opening Prayer & Music
9:20 - 9:30 - Instructions/Presentation of the Speakers
9:30 - 10:15 - Workshop 1
10:15 - 10:30 - Break
10:30 - 11:15 - Workshop 2
11:15 - Wrap Up & Closing Prayer
Click here for a more detailed schedule
Classes:
All Classes will be offered at both workshop sessions.
- In Search of Congregational Vitality: Our Baptismal Covenant and Responding to God's Call – Rev. Jim Bell
- Developing an Intentional Discipleship System – Rev. Sharon Rice & Rev. Heewon Kim
- Creative Worship Experience – Rev. Melissa Meyers
- Children and Youth Ministries in a New Paradigm – Joy Hayag & Pastor Roger Bronkema
- Lay Leadership & SPRC – Rev. Arlene Christopherson
- Statistical Reports – David Quinn
- Experiencing Simplified Structure in a Local Church – Rev. Catiana McKay & Pastor Brenda Morris
- Understanding Privilege (Anti-Racism) – Rev. Mark Harkness
- Rural Ministry and/or Small Church Ministry – Rev. Libby Rutherford
Online Registration
Online registration will be live until Thursday, Jan 27 @ noon
Questions?: Contact Matthew Mariani - email