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Hello {First Name},
Called to Serve. Yes, we have been Called to Serve.
Do you ever think about how God wants and plans to use you? Because the truth is He has given each and every one of us talents and gifts to build up His church (Ephe. 4:7-12). Reflect on that today.
We have no doubt that God can use you powerfully, and we cannot wait to see you in Chicago, IL., February 12-14, 2016.
If you have not already done so, contact your pastor ASAP and request to be one of your local church delegates.
See you soon,
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Ron Whitehead
LUC Youth Ministries Director
(C) 269.208.1344
(O) 269.471.8380
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Alexandra Mora
LUC Youth Congress Associate Director
(O) 269.471.8385
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We want to give a special welcome to our first registered delegates:
Ron Whitehead, Betty Whitehead, Samuel Abdalla, Tim Gotshall, Brian Booth, Natasha Greenley and Christy Boothby from Stevensville SDA Church as well as Jeffery Landess and Kimberly Landess from Anderson SDA Church.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in February!
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Jeffrey Rosario is an evangelist, revivalist, and trainer. His “down to earth” demeanor, biblically sound preaching, and apologetic leanings have made him a featured and favorite speaker all over the world, including such far flung places as Nepal and New Zealand. Still a young man of 29, Jeffrey has been in full-time ministry since he was 17 years old. In 2010 Jeffrey formally joined the ARISE team, though he had been utilized as a visiting instructor for five years prior. He is presently sharpening his writing talents via various articles and blogs, and is working on his first book which will be released later this year. Jeffrey is married to Marianna, a student, and enjoys videography, reading, and avoiding the outdoors.
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- Create an account with AdventSource.
- Confirm your account by checking your e-mail.
- Proceed to registration with this link.
- Fill out the information that is required. Especially your home church, conference and the name of your pastor.
- You may register as a group. (Up to Quad-Occupancy Available). We recommend you register as a group of 3 or 4.
- Give us your feedback of the registration by sending us an email at congress@lucyouth.org.
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Meet our Conference Youth Directors
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This Congress will also be a great opportunity to intermingle with pastors, Youth Directors, Ministerial Directors and even Conference and Union Presidents.
Let us now introduce you to the Conference Youth Directors who have been
Called to Serve and will join us at the Youth Evangelism Congress!
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Pr. Manny Ojeda
Illinois Conference Youth Director
Manny Ojeda currently serves as the Illinois Conference Youth Director since 2011.
He is married to Clari and they have two boys, Eliah and Josiah.
Manny and Clari's ministry originated through the Pathfinder program while living in Florida. Manny received his first call to the Indiana Conference for Pastoral ministry. Manny and Clari lived in Indiana until January of 2011 after which they accepted the call to Illinois as their youth Director.
Manny's passion for outdoor ministry began as a child and has been a direction indicator for his ministry at Camp Akita's Summer Camp Program.
Manny enjoys camping, mountain biking, flying, and riding his motorcycle.
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Pr. Ken Micheff
Michigan Conference Youth Director
A former high-rise construction welder, volunteer ambulance driver, high school teacher, coach, youth leader, Pastor and Conference Youth Director.
He began his ministry as a pastor in a local church in rural Michigan. Ken was married to Tammy in 1980. They are proud of their two grown children and daughter-in-law all living in Tennessee: Crystal is working as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, Jeremy is finishing a Physicians Assistant degree from Kettering, and Daughter-in-Law Natasha is finishing a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Southern. Ken's hobbies include being outdoors biking, camping, hiking, backpacking, tennis, golf and fishing.
Ken loves Jesus and has a passion to see young people be empowered in leadership and active in advancing the kingdom of God. His enthusiasm for Christ is contagious!
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Pr. Jason North
Lake Region Conference Youth Director
Pastor Jason C. North holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. He also holds a Master of Arts Degree in Youth Ministry from Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
Pastor Jason C. North is happily married to the former Angie Coddington of Devonshire, Bermuda and have three children, Dijae(Deejay), Jadae(Jaday), and Jason Jr.
Pastor North has served in various capacities from Physical Education teacher in Bermuda to Academy Chaplain, Religion Teacher, and Associate and Youth Pastor Michigan before accepting a call into full time Pastoral ministry in the Lake Region Conference. He served as Pastor in Central Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana and now serves as the Youth, Young Adult, Camp Director for the Lake Region Conference of Seventh- day Adventist.
Pastor North enjoys hanging with family and friends, laughing, theological discussions, sports, and video games. Pastor North has a passion for authentically sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowering, equipping, and igniting young people to pursue their God given passion. His goal is to reach the world, reclaim the lost, and restore the image of Jesus Christ through the transformational power of the Holy Spirit.
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Pr. Charlie Thompson
Indiana Conference Youth Director
Pastor Charlie is the proud father of three daughters, and devoted husband to Trish.
As Youth Director of Indiana Conference, his greatest desire is to model the life of Jesus.
There is no greater joy than to see youth and young adults fall in love with Jesus; and become His disciples.
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Pr. Craig Harris
Michigan Conference Pathfinder Director
Pastor Craig believes that every young person can have an active connection with Jesus Christ. This connection process is called "tagging" Jesus.
Tagging Jesus, along with practical, interactive, and rough and ready training, young people will be effective leaders for Christ's kingdom wherever they are called.
Craig is married to his high school sweetheart Jane, lives in Grand Ledge Michigan and is currently the Associate Youth Director and Pathfinder/Adventurer director for the Michigan Conference.He has two grown daughters,and two grandchildren.
He enjoys golf, hiking, camping, active sports and reading.
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Pr. Greg Taylor
Wisconsin Conference Youth Director
Pastor Greg Taylor is the husband to Kim Taylor and the father of two wonderful boys, Matthew and Joshua. Greg has served as a Bible teacher, PE teacher, and campus chaplain in Michigan and Maryland, youth pastor in Indianapolis and is now Youth Director for the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Greg currently works training youth leaders, planning youth events and serving as the camp director at Camp Wakonda in Oxford, Wisconsin. Greg is also the conference Sabbath school leader as well as Men's ministry coordinator.
Greg and Kim began their joint ministry in Michigan working for Elder Gary Thurber at Camp Au Sable. Kim was then hired at Grand Rapids Junior Academy in 2000, during Greg's last year at Andrews University. After finishing his degree, Greg was also hired at Grand Rapids as the Bible teacher and chaplain. Greg and Kim have fond memories of their time in Grand Rapids, especially seeing the Junior Academy becoming a full Academy. Greg not only taught Bible, but also taught history, physical education and much, much more ;-) After four years of working together in Grand Rapids, Greg and Kim answered the call to Maryland to full-time chaplain role and later to Indiana as full-time youth pastor. It was always Greg's dream to be a youth director and he is humbled to now serve in that capacity. He is so grateful for each of the positions God has placed him in, as they have given him the opportunity to serve him in may different capacities and to touch many lives for His kingdom.
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To join Youth and Young Adults in the Lake Union Conference to be inspired, trained, and resourced to use their lives to share the good news of the Kingdom of God.
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