By Becca McNurney, Director of Youth Ministry, Alive Covenant Church
I’m home from an amazing trip to Denver for Youth Workers Connection (YWC)! YWC is an opportunity for youth workers in the ECC from all over the country to get together and share their experiences and encourage each other in their ministries.
This was my first YWC and my first time in Denver, CO. I arrived a few hours early because I wanted a chance to check out the area and relax a bit. I signed up for a one on one coaching session before the conference officially started. This session was amazing! Shout out to Ruby Varghese for taking the time to meet, encourage and talk through being a new youth pastor. It was so helpful for me to hear her story and some tips and tricks that have helped her along the way in Youth Ministry. This was a great way to get some of my really specific questions answered.
Being new to a job uncomfortable because it seems like when you go to these types of events, everyone seems to know each other. I had gone into this weekend not knowing many people, including even the people I was rooming with. But let me tell ya… SO MANY PEOPLE were excited to see a new face, say hi, and actually remember not only my name, but where I was from too. By the second session I felt right at home.
Denver was a fun adventure. The sun was so bright I even had to buy sunglasses! We made our way to Voodoo donuts, Lark burger, Maggiano’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Lucky Strike and more! It was great to have some free time after break out sessions to have fun and explore Denver together.
The Cov-Talks, break out sessions, and worship were amazing. To be honest I couldn’t even tell you which one was my favorite! I has happy to walk away with some books and resources for my church and fellow youth workers to check out from these sessions. Needless to say, I was over the moon each day to be in a room with so many like minded people who are passionate about being involved in Youth Ministry.
Since leaving Denver I’ve reached out to many of the people I met asking for advice etc. Believe me….I’m so relieved to have so many resources just one text or email away!
I’m looking forward to sharing the information from the break out sessions with my youth leaders and my church. I’m beyond thankful for the opportunity to spend a weekend with so many incredible leaders and speakers!
