Josh Trader is the Assitant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and is a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield.
Two-minute read. We have two staff changes taking place at the end of January. Josh Trader, Assistant to the Bishop for Youth Ministry Development, and the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Fasel, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development, will be leaving the bishop’s staff.
Your input will help develop the youth programs in West Missouri. The youth survey will close on Sunday, November 28. Act quickly!
Three-minute read. For the past 14 years youth, their families, clergy, volunteers, and others have gathered to celebrate the previous year at the Bishop’s Ball. Unfortunately, we were unable to reschedule the Bishop’s Ball this year. There was still some celebrating to do though.
One-minute read. In cooperation with youth leaders from around the diocese and Bishop Field, we have made the decision to host all youth events online through July. We are developing plans for “long-distance” offerings, including online Small Groups that will meet throughout the summer, as well as potential new ways to gather in person when we feel it’s safe to do so.
One-minute read. Camp WEMO has been rescheduled for August 14 -18. Camp fee will be a donation based pay structure.
One-minute read. The Youth Ministry Commission is currently seeking applications for new members. They need to recruit at least four youth, one male adult and two other adults.
One-minute read. Registration is open to all youth currently in 9-12 grades. In order to guarantee a spot with the WEMO Youth Delegation, register by January 20.
10 minute video. For those who could not be at the Diocesan Convention, or missed the video because of the problems with the sound, here is the video the Youth Ministry Council presented about their ministry over the past year.
We are very pleased to introduce Madi Kyger. Madi has just accepted the position of Southern Regional Youth Coordinator and replaces Krista Heuett who left us to follow a call to be ordained and is attending seminary.
5 minute read. Meet our two new Regional Youth Coordinators, Krist Heuett and Meredith Seaton
Five-minute read.A look back at my first year as diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator plus an introduction to this summer’s interns.
Five-minute read. What does the birth of Jesus mean to you? What was it like to be a disciple? How can we relate Jesus’ miracles to life today? What was it like to be there when Jesus was nailed to the cross? This year youth and volunteers sought to answer some of these questions at the Diocesan Youth Gathering.