WHAT IS IT?
This is a unique residential opportunity where you will be trained by world leading youth ministry specialists, learn new skills, network with fellow youth ministry practitioners and have space for your own time of spiritual renewal and retreat.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone involved in leadership, in local churches or Christian youth ministry.   It is a fantastic opportunity for volunteer or paid youth leaders or ministers.

WHERE & WHEN?
Date:       Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 August 08
Arrive:     Registration from 9.30 am Thursday
Depart:    Saturday at 9.30 pm
Venue:     Greenmount Agricultural College, Antrim

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Kenda Creasy Dean (Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey, U.S.A.)
Marv Penner (Briercrest Theological Seminary, Saskatchewan, Canada)

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Early bird rate: £165 (€220) (paid by 18 July 08)
Full rate: £195 (€260) (before 15 Aug 08)
International rate: £115
Daily rate: £40 (€55) (non-resident, incl. coffee, lunch & dinner)

NB Cheques should be made payable to ‘Presbyterian Church in Ireland’

8.00 Breakfast
9.00 Morning Bible Reading
10.00 Main teaching session: Youth Ministry in the Rainy Season (Kenda Creasy Dean)
11.15 Coffee
11.45 Practical workshops
1.00 Lunch/free-time
3.30 Practical workshops
5.00 Small groups
6.00 Evening meal
8.00 Main teaching session: Youth Ministry: Clarifying our Call (Marv Penner)
9.30 Depart