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Keynote

Angela Williams Gorrell

Rev. Angela Williams Gorrell, Ph.D.

Keynote #1 - Understanding the Relationship between Spiritual and Mental Health

Spiritual health and mental health are deeply integrated. In this keynote address, you'll learn about the ways they are connected, why it matters for your ministry, and how nurturing both in a unified way can help you and your youth.

Keynote #2 - How to use Story to Nurture the Souls of Youth

One of the most beautiful things you can do as a youth worker is to tend to the souls of your youth. Another way of saying this is to help youth feel seen, heard, included, and affirmed. In this keynote, you'll learn practical ways to use stories to help youth feel like they matter to you, to your community, and to God.

 

Workshops

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SESSION 1 - Saturday 10:30am - 11:45am
Becoming Open to Joy - presented by Angela Gorrell
Sometimes we feel like the hurting won’t stop. Sometimes we feel stuck in anger or grief. Sometimes it just seems like joy is hard to feel. You will leave this workshop understanding joy more deeply and with ways to become more open to joy—for you and the youth you work with. 
 
Balance, Brain Science, and Boundaries - presented by Kyla Salmond
This interactive session will help you reconnect with your needs in order to approach ministry from a balanced and healthy approach. I invite you to come and receive helpful tools to feel more in control of your life and your boundaries so you can do the work you feel called to do. 
 
CreatioDivina: Creating Towards A Ministry - presented by Carmelle Beaugelin 
What Does Thriving Look Like? Is My Community Ready To Thrive? How Do I know? In this session, we will explore these questions through a guided creative practice exchanging creativity and visions of thriving with one another. CreatioDivina hosted by BeauFolio Studio is an embodied creative practice that incorporates the ancient Christian spiritual practice of Lectio Divina— divine reading and scripture meditation— alongside a guided practice of sacred art-making with the benefit of fostering ideation, collaboration, and courageous conversations.
 
You’ve Volunteered to Help With Youth – Now What? - presented by Justin Forbes 
Somehow your love of God has led you to teenagers…God bless you! In this workshop, we will spend our time going over some foundational aspects of youth ministry like building relationships with young people, letting our faith shape our ministries, and looking for meaningful ways to invite young people into this life of faith.
 
Unconditional: Developing wholehearted ministry with LGBTQIA+ Youth - presented by Catherine Montgomery
Explore how your community could become a place of wholehearted love for all youth and their families. Come hear the story of The Lighthouse, an affirming LGBTQIA+ ministry at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, and walk away with actionable steps to use in your congregation.
 
Fostering Meaningful Connections – The Reason to Bring All Ages Together - presented by Robin Pyles
What is the “secret sauce” for growing deep faith among youth and adults? Intentional opportunities to develop lasting intergenerational relationships! We will explore the whys and hows – and you will leave with lots of practical, ready-to-implement ideas to make it happen.
 
Bridging the Gap - Preparing our Young People for College & Beyond - presented by Miriam Swanson
After years of investment, almost overnight our young people transition to their young adult years and out of our youth groups. Did the church initiate them into young adulthood full of faith, purpose, and fully equipped? Do your young people grow deeper in their love and connection to Jesus when they leave your youth group or are they one of the many who seem to fall through the gap after high school? Another story is possible. Let's prepare for college, let's bridge the gap. 
 
Labyrinth – Walking the Spiritual Path - presented by Marc Craddock
We will briefly explore the historical and Christian roots of the labyrinth. Instruction will be provided on walking a labyrinth as a spiritual practice. Participants will practice a labyrinth walk. Group discussion will follow the instruction and practice period.
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SESSION 2 - Saturday 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Jumping into Difficult Conversations with Kids - presented by Anne and Eric Lange
This session will focus on practical and personal ways to have difficult conversations with young people through posture, presence, and purpose.
 
Balance, Brain Science, and Boundaries - presented by Kyla Salmond from Elbow Tree Counseling
This interactive session will help you reconnect with your needs in order to approach ministry from a balanced and healthy approach. I invite you to come and receive helpful tools to feel more in control of your life and your boundaries so you can do the work you feel called to do. 
 
CreatioDivina: Creating Towards A Ministry - presented by Carmelle Beaugelin 
What Does Thriving Look Like? Is My Community Ready To Thrive? How Do I know? In this session, we will explore these questions through a guided creative practice exchanging creativity and visions of thriving with one another. CreatioDivina hosted by BeauFolio Studio is an embodied creative practice that incorporates the ancient Christian spiritual practice of Lectio Divina— divine reading and scripture meditation— alongside a guided practice of sacred art-making with the benefit of fostering ideation, collaboration, and courageous conversations.
 
Following Feelings in Youth Ministry - presented by Meredith Holmes
Feelings are at the core of everything we do as human beings. How do I identify my feelings and the feelings of others in youth ministry, so that I can truly love my neighbor as myself?  
 
Bridging the Gap - Preparing our Young People for College & Beyond - presented by Miriam Swanson
After years of investment, almost overnight our young people transition to their young adult years and out of our youth groups. Did the church initiate them into young adulthood full of faith, purpose, and fully equipped? Do your young people grow deeper in their love and connection to Jesus when they leave your youth group or are they one of the many who seem to fall through the gap after high school? Another story is possible. Let's prepare for college, let's bridge the gap. 
 
Get a Full Team of Volunteers - presented by Jeff Dunn-Rankin 
Imagine having more volunteers than you need. Imagine having your entire volunteer team in place months before your program year starts. This system has worked so many times that I'll bet if you work it, it'll work.
 
Meditation as a Spiritual Practice - presented by Marc Craddock
We will briefly explore the historical and Christian roots of meditative practice. Instruction will be provided on meditation techniques. Participants will be guided in several practices. Group discussion will follow the instruction and practice period.
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Schedule

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Friday, February 10

Registration
6:00 pm-6:30 pm

Large Group Session - Keynote
6:30 pm-8:00 pm

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Saturday, February 11

Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:00 am-8:30 am

Large Group Session - Ted Talks
8:30 am-10:00 am

Coffee Break/Transition
10:00 am-10:30 am

Workshop Session #1
10:30 am-11:45 am

Lunch Break
11:45 am-1:15 pm

Workshop Session #2
1:15 pm-2:30 pm

Coffee Break/Transition
2:30 pm-2:45 pm

Large Group Session - Keynote
2:45 pm-4:00 pm

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Testimonial

Group of students standing at the entrance of Flagler College.

"Each year our youth ministry team of staff, interns, and volunteers look forward to attending the Youth Ministry Forum at Flagler College. It is a great time of spiritual renewal for our leaders as we share a few days away together, hear awesome keynote speakers and discuss practical topics in breakout sessions. This event is a priority for enriching our leadership team."

Kimberly Sanders
Director of Student Ministries
First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach

 

Parking

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Dash Pass

Please download your Forum parking pass here and place it on your dashboard during the event.

Dash Pass

 

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms are reserved at a discounted rate until January 20, 2023:

Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian
10 Prawn Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

For hotel details and to make your room reservation, please click the link below:

Flagler College Youth Ministry Forum

You may also book your room by calling 1.800.HILTONS and using code FCY