GROWING UP TOGETHER

CRECIENDO JUNTOS: Growing Young en español para la iglesia Latina.Las estadísticas nos dicen que la mayoría de jóvenes dejan la iglesia después de la edad de 18 años. Como no estábamos conformes con esa realidad, emprendimos una jornada de investig… — CRECIENDO JUNTOS:
Growing Young en español para la iglesia Latina.
Las estadísticas nos dicen que la mayoría de jóvenes dejan la iglesia después de la edad de 18 años. Como no estábamos conformes con esa realidad, emprendimos una jornada de investigación que nos llevó 4 años para identificar las iglesias que están rejuveneciendo al ministrar a jóvenes entre los 19-30 años. Basado en una investigación con más de 250 de las principales congregaciones de la nación, Creciendo Juntos ofrece una estrategia que cualquier iglesia puede utilizar para involucrar y retener a los jóvenes.
Creciendo Juntos ofrece ideas prácticas y estratégicas para alcanzar a las nuevas generaciones de una manera que traiga vida a toda la iglesia.
https://es.adventsource.org/store/pastors-resources/church-growth-and-evangelism/creciendo-juntos-40521

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Creciendo Juntos Presenter

Geraldo Alonso, II, es el pastor principal de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de Lynchburg en Virginia. Nació en San Antonio, TX. Geraldo vivió allí hasta que se mudó a Keene, TX para obtener un título en Teología de la Southwestern Adventist … — **Geraldo Alonso, II**, es el pastor principal de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de Lynchburg en Virginia. Nació en San Antonio, TX. Geraldo vivió allí hasta que se mudó a Keene, TX para obtener un título en Teología de la Southwestern Adventist University. Desde que se graduó en 2009, Geraldo ha sido pastor de iglesias en Muskogee, OK; Keene, TX; Lubbock, TX; y ahora Lynchburg, VA. Geraldo tiene una pasión por discipular y trabajar con jóvenes y adultos jóvenes creyendo que necesitan recibir las herramientas para liderar hoy. Geraldo está casado con el amor de su vida, Suzy, y tienen dos hijas llamadas Adey y Ella. Como familia, les encanta pasar tiempo juntos al aire libre y experimentar nuevos aventureros. Geraldo se desempeña como presentador de #GYA con la Conferencia de los Adventistas del Séptimo Día de Potomac, que incluye territorios en Virginia [Norte, Capital, Centro Sur, Sudoeste, Tidewater y Valley], DC / Maryland y DC Metro Hispanic.

INTRODUCING CRECIENDO JUNTOS: Growing Young for the Spanish-speaking churchChurches are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation’s leading congregations, Growing Young pro… — INTRODUCING CRECIENDO JUNTOS:
Growing Young for the Spanish-speaking church
Churches are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation’s leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain young people. It profiles innovative churches engaging 15- to 29-year-olds that are growing–spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically.
Packed with ideas, Growing Young shows ministry leaders how to position their churches to reach younger generations in a way that breathes life into the whole church.
https://es.adventsource.org/store/young-adults/new-leaders/growing-young-38777

Geraldo Alonso, II, is the senior pastor of the Lynchburg Seventh-day Adventist Church in Virginia. He was born in San Antonio, TX. Geraldo lived there until he moved to Keene, TX to earn a Theology degree from Southwestern Adventist University. … — **Geraldo Alonso, II**, is the senior pastor of the Lynchburg Seventh-day Adventist Church in Virginia. He was born in San Antonio, TX. Geraldo lived there until he moved to Keene, TX to earn a Theology degree from Southwestern Adventist University. Since graduating in 2009, Geraldo has pastored churches in Muskogee, OK; Keene, TX; Lubbock, TX; and now Lynchburg, VA. Geraldo has a passion for discipling and working with youth and young adults believing that they need to be given the tools to lead today. Geraldo is married to the love of his life, Suzy, and they have two girls named Adey and Ella. As a family, they love spending time together outdoors experiencing new adventurers. Geraldo serves as a #GYA presenter with Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists which includes territories in Virginia [Northern, Capital, South Central, Southwest, Tidewater, and Valley], DC/Maryland, and DC Metro Hispanic.

CREATIVES CONVERSATION

THE CREATIVES:
MINISTRY THROUGH THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
“In the beginning, God created…” Our very first introduction to God is as a creator--our Creator. And as we are made in his image, we too create. The Bible chronicles acts of creativity in poetry, music, dance, sculpting, engravings, storytelling, and other art forms. The arts, whether they be writing, painting, singing, or movie-making, helps us discover our humanity, connects us as a community, and leads us to celebrate/worship with our Creator. At times religious institutions are challenged by the creative arts. However, embracing our God-given talents and involving young creatives in ministry, we can reach a population that does not typically respond to traditional media outreach.

Young Adult LIFE is thrilled to host an exceptional conversation to explore creativity in ministry.

The panel includes:
• Kendra Arsenault, Podcaster/Writer/Filmmaker/Poet - Host/Director “Advent Next” Podcast
• Julio C. Muñoz, Director, Sonscreen Film Festival - NAD Associate Director for Communication - Writer/director, “The Nightmare"
• Rachel Scribner, Writer/Filmmaker - Producer: “Uncertainty 2020”, “Arnion” web series, “The Nightmare”
• Rajeev Sigamoney, Chair and Professor of Film, Department of Visual Art, Pacific Union College - Writer/Creator, “The Record Keeper”

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Young Adult LIFE connects and empowers an emerging generation of leaders to be changemakers in the Church, marketplace, and culture. Based on an interdisciplinary framework for ministry leadership development, Young Adult LIFE endeavors to cultivate personal core competencies in these arenas:
• Leadership Impact
• Intergenerational Relationships
• Faith Development
• Everyday Discipleship

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Arts & Technology Panelists

Kendra Arsenault is the Host and Director of Program Operations for Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. She is a graduate student at Andrews University pursuing her Masters in Divinity where she hopes to incorpo… — **Kendra Arsenault** is the Host and Director of Program Operations for Advent Next, a theological podcast curated for curious faith discussions. She is a graduate student at Andrews University pursuing her Masters in Divinity where she hopes to incorporate her two passions of theology and communication through the visual arts. During her undergraduate education, she studied International Development Studies and African-American Studies while attending the University of California, Los Angeles. She has also worked in communication and marketing for ten years creating campaigns and media projects for various non-profits. She has a love for creative writing and is now excited to use her diversity of gifts and training to serve Jesus and the global community.

Julio C. Muñoz is currently the Associate Communication Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Julio directs the Sonscreen Film Festival, the annual gathering for Christian young adults who have a passion for using … — **Julio C. Muñoz** is currently the Associate Communication Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Julio directs the Sonscreen Film Festival, the annual gathering for Christian young adults who have a passion for using film and video for the purpose of creating timely and relevant productions for social awareness, outreach, and uplifting creative entertainment. Sonscreen Films has started creating original content, including the documentary short, “Uncertainty 2020.” Julio is currently in post-production on “The Nightmare” a social thriller short film he wrote and directed.

Before joining the NAD in 2014, Julio worked with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International for more than 11 years, most recently as Bureau Chief for Marketing and Development.

Originally hailing from sun-soaked southern California, Julio attended La Sierra University where he obtained a degree in History and Political Science. A passion for filmmaking and television production drove him to obtain a second degree in the field of Communication. Julio also has an M.A. in Cinema, Religion, and Worldview. It is this passion that has molded a 20+ year career in public engagement where he has traveled to almost 70 countries and served as a video producer, film editor, correspondent, and the senior producer and co-anchor of the worldwide television newscast *Adventist Newsline*.

Rachel Scribner is a writer, filmmaker, and explorer of creative new projects. She recently produced Uncertainty 2020 with Julio Munoz and Sonscreen films, and collaborated on The Nightmare, a short film about minority life in America that will b… — **Rachel Scribner** is a writer, filmmaker, and explorer of creative new projects. She recently produced Uncertainty 2020 with Julio Munoz and Sonscreen films, and collaborated on The Nightmare, a short film about minority life in America that will be completed in late 2020. She also created the mental health resources available from the NAD at oneteammentalhealth.org. Rachel hopes to tell stories that bring out the good in people, and she’s excited to see the creative talents in her Adventist community working together more and more.

Over the past 20+ years, Rajeev Sigamoney has worked as a Writer, Producer, Engineer & Pastor. Driven by a passion to tell meaningful stories, Rajeev moved to Hollywood in early 2002 and began his screenwriting career. While repped by agencie… — Over the past 20+ years, **Rajeev Sigamoney** has worked as a Writer, Producer, Engineer & Pastor. Driven by a passion to tell meaningful stories, Rajeev moved to Hollywood in early 2002 and began his screenwriting career. While repped by agencies such as APA and Endeavor, he has written and produced multiple sitcom pilots, webseries, and films. He has written for Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winners Tony Hale and Melissa McCarthy. He lives in Napa with his amazing wife, Brittnie, and his son, Blaise, and is excited about developing the next generation of filmmakers.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM
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GREAT SHOWING! Peaking at over 100 in our workshops for the Young Adult Leadership Development track for #OneTeamNAD Playbook Virtual Convention! Wow! — **GREAT SHOWING!**
Peaking at over 100 in our workshops for the *Young Adult Leadership Development* track for #OneTeamNAD Playbook Virtual Convention! Wow!

#ONETEAMNAD PLAYBOOK: ROGER HERNANDEZ
The Lie Perfection Tells Me: Start before you are absolutely ready. Perfectionism lies to us. It’s like a parasite that tells us, unless its perfect it doesn't need to happen. This thought pattern is keeping you from leading and living well. This power-packed 20 minutes of leadership gold will encourage you and propel you forward.

EMPOWERING CHANGEMAKERS Young adult change agents in the church, the marketplace, and culture: This is historic, present, and futuristic Adventism at it's best. — EMPOWERING CHANGEMAKERS
*Young adult change agents in the church, the marketplace, and culture*: This is historic, present, and futuristic Adventism at it's best.

NAD NEWSPOINTS FEATURE: #ONETEAMNAD PLAYBOOK VIRTUAL CONVENTION More than 2,200 Adventist youth and young adult ministry leaders from across North America spent much of their Labor Day weekend attending the three-day North American Division Youth … — NAD NEWSPOINTS FEATURE: #ONETEAMNAD PLAYBOOK VIRTUAL CONVENTION
More than 2,200 Adventist youth and young adult ministry leaders from across North America spent much of their Labor Day weekend attending the three-day North American Division Youth and Young Adult Ministries OneTeam Playbook 2020 Leaders Convention. The event was held virtually and live streamed through Zoom. Click here or above icon for full story.

INTRODUCING YOUNG ADULT LIFE

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Young Adult LIFE connects and empowers an emerging generation of leaders to be changemakers in the Church, marketplace, and culture.

Based on an interdisciplinary framework for ministry leadership development, Young Adult LIFE endeavors to cultivate personal core competencies in these arenas:

• Leadership Impact
• Intergenerational Relationships
• Faith Development
• Everyday Discipleship

LEADERSHIP IMPACT

#OneTeamNAD Playbook 2020 Workshop: LEADERSHIP IMPACT
Thursday, September 3, 5:00-6:00PM EDT

Panel:
> Tod Bolsinger, Vice President, Fuller Theological Seminary
> Gina Creek, Executive Director, AdventHealth Leadership Institute
> Kendra Arsenault, Host, Advent Next Podcast

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Leadership Impact Panelists

Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, is a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tod was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, an innovative approach to online… — **Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD**, is a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tod was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, an innovative approach to online formation and leadership development, and served as a Vice President of Fuller Seminary for six years.
He is the author of four books, including the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, *Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Leadership for a Time of Pandemic: Practicing Resilience* and *Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change*. He served as a pastor for 27 years. Bolsinger speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership. His blogs and other resources can be found at depree.org/uncharted.
Tod is married to Beth, an executive coach, consultant and professional artist. They have two adult children, Brooks and Ali, and a son-in-law, Ben. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn’t taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger. When he retires, he is going to be a ski host who makes sure there are four people on every quad chair lift. He can be reached at Bolsinger@fuller.edu

BONUS TRAINING: Pastoral and Christian Leadership Through a Pandemic and onto Uncharted Territory with Dr. Tod Bolsinger.

Gina Creek is the Executive Director of the Leadership Institute at AdventHealth. In this role, she is responsible for identifying, nurturing, and developing leaders for AdventHealth. She has worked at AdventHealth since 2011, holding positions in O… — **Gina Creek** is the Executive Director of the Leadership Institute at AdventHealth. In this role, she is responsible for identifying, nurturing, and developing leaders for AdventHealth. She has worked at AdventHealth since 2011, holding positions in Organizational Development, Change Management, and Leadership Coaching. Her biggest passion is helping leaders to find their calling, equipping them for success, and watching them change the world.
She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Development from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Union College with a degree in Mathematics education and spent several years teaching math, before moving to Florida. Gina is currently studying at Vanderbilt University, completing an Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organization.
Gina is married to Greg, the Family Life Pastor at the WholeLife Church in Orlando, Florida. Their son, Gideon, is starting second grade this fall. The Creeks love to spend time in the mountains, snowboarding, and skiing whenever they get the chance.

LEADERS BUILD LEADERS WITH GINA CREEK In this Rise and Lead Podcast episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for an awesome conversation with Gina Creek. Gina is the Director of the Leadership Institute for AdventHealth, one of the largest healthcare … — **LEADERS BUILD LEADERS WITH GINA CREEK**
In this *Rise and Lead Podcast* episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for an awesome conversation with Gina Creek. Gina is the Director of the Leadership Institute for AdventHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems in the world. She is currently doing here PhD in Leadership at Vanderbuilt University, and in this episode she describes in detail, her own leadership development journey, which individual has impacted her life the most, and how you can discover your leadership niche and make a bigger impact. Make sure you share this episode with young and seasoned leaders alike, and be sure to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release. Remember, the best time to rise and lead in now! Click here or the above icon to listen in.

ADVENTIST REVIEW: A MENTOR AND A MISSIONARY A chaplain for nearly 40 years, Rich Carlson keeps making a difference in young people’s lives. Gina Creek shares about his impact. Click here or the above icon for the Adventist Review feature article. — **ADVENTIST REVIEW: A MENTOR AND A MISSIONARY**
A chaplain for nearly 40 years, Rich Carlson keeps making a difference in young people’s lives. Gina Creek shares about his impact. Click here or the above icon for the *Adventist Review* feature article.

Introducing the Growing Young Cohort, sponsored by the North Pacific Union of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

This 9-month digital learning journey will help unleash the potential of today’s young people, while building a thriving community for all generations.

The cohort uses the six core commitments from Fuller Youth Institute’s Growing Young research, and applies them within the Seventh-day Adventist Church context. Resulting in an incredible learning and growth experience, that will transform leaders, churches, and communities. This is the best research available, packaged in a robust learning journey for cultural change.

All Adventist churches are invited to join this opportunity, and limited spots are still available for the Fall 2020 cohort. Go to growingyoungcohort.com for all the details.

INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

#OneTeamNAD Playbook 2020 Workshop: INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Thursday, September 3, 6:15-7:15PM EDT

Panel:
> Joey Oh, Administrative Pastor, Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists
> Justin Yang, Young Adult Ministry Director, Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
> Kendra Arsenault, Host, Advent Next Podcast

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Intergenerational Relationships Panelists

Joey Oh is a man whose life belongs to a wife who is better than he deserves, two daughters who bring joy to his every waking moment, and a God whose grace made the first two possible. The rest of his time is divided between serving as the administr… — **Joey Oh** is a man whose life belongs to a wife who is better than he deserves, two daughters who bring joy to his every waking moment, and a God whose grace made the first two possible. The rest of his time is divided between serving as the administrative pastor of the Loma Linda University Church, playing whatever sports will have him, learning and teaching about leadership, and rooting for the oft disappointing Washington Football Team. He has earned degrees from Pacific Union College, Andrews University, and is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry on Leading Change from Fuller Seminary.

For more than 20+ years, Pastor Justin Yang has been involved with youth, young adult, senior and inter-generational ministries in various parts of the world. He now wakes up daily with the dream to see all of our churches becoming the best place fo… — For more than 20+ years, **Pastor Justin Yang** has been involved with youth, young adult, senior and inter-generational ministries in various parts of the world. He now wakes up daily with the dream to see all of our churches becoming the best place for all generations to grow together. He currently serves as the Young Adult Ministries Director for Texas Conference.

FAITH DEVELOPMENT

#OneTeamNAD Playbook Workshop: FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Friday, September 4, 5:00-6:00PM EDT

Panel:
> Tacyana C. Nixon, Teaching Pastor, One Place Fellowship
> Tara VinCross, Senior Pastor, Azure Hills Church
> Chelsy Tyler, Associate Pastor, New Hope Church

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Faith Development Panelists

Pastor Tacyana Nixon hails from Manchester, New Hampshire. She attended Andrews University and in 2013 she accepted the call to minister in New Jersey Conference. She was the first female to serve in New Jersey Conference where she pastored for 4 1/… — **Pastor Tacyana Nixon** hails from Manchester, New Hampshire. She attended Andrews University and in 2013 she accepted the call to minister in New Jersey Conference. She was the first female to serve in New Jersey Conference where she pastored for 4 1/2 years. She is the former Lead Pastor of Princeton Seventh-day Adventist Church and also ministered to Princeton University and Westminster Choir College where she worked with the Adventist Christian Fellowship chapters on both of those campuses. She is married to Michael Timothy Nixon, who serves as the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Andrews University. Together they have a 5-year-old daughter, Noa Elise Nixon. Pastor Nixon is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work with a focus in Welfare of Children and Families. She is a facilitator and researcher in the area of Culture Care and the rebuilding of communities through discovering/rediscovering Yahweh. She currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at One Place in Berrien Springs, MI, and also works in Juvenile Justice as a Youth Specialist for Berrien County. All her hope is in Yahweh and she is blessed to share that hope daily.

Tara J. VinCross, DMin, serves as the Senior Pastor of Azure Hills Church in Grand Terrace, California, where she lives with her husband, Caleb, and their incredible kids Josiah and Ava. Pastor VinCross was raised in the Seattle, WA area, and over the last 20 years has served churches in Washington, Pennsylvania, and California. She is passionate about helping people create space in their lives to become deeply rooted in the love of God. Connect with her at taravincross.com.

EVERYDAY DISCIPLESHIP

#OneTeamNAD Playbook Workshop: EVERYDAY DISCIPLESHIP
Friday, September 4, 6:15-7:15PM EDT

Panel:
> John T. Boston, II, Associate Director, North American Division Evangelism Instutute
> Tara VinCross, Senior Pastor, Azure Hills Church
> Chelsy Tyler, Associate Pastor, New Hope Church

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Everyday Discipleship Panelists

He swam with humpback whales in the South Pacific and trailed cheetahs on the hunt in East Africa but, John’s greatest joy comes from helping people overcome their pain and live a life of peace in Jesus Christ. Over the past 16 years John T. Boston,… — He swam with humpback whales in the South Pacific and trailed cheetahs on the hunt in East Africa but, John’s greatest joy comes from helping people overcome their pain and live a life of peace in Jesus Christ. Over the past 16 years **John T. Boston, II** has served in the Seventh-day Adventist Church as pastor, conference administrator and international evangelist. Pastor Boston has focused his ministry on being one of the most effective leaders in transformational evangelism specifically through community impact. In 2015 he was appointed as a task force member to President Barack Obama’s mentor initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, as a faith leader. He has also been a sworn officer as a Chaplain for the Columbus Division of Police and a member of the U.S. Department of Defense’s 87th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference. This is the most prestigious outreach initiative of the Pentagon and John was the only faith leader to be invited. These opportunities reflect his ability to lead in the church and the broader community of humanity.
After serving as conference evangelist in North New South Wales, Australia, He returned to the USA and currently serves as the Associate Director for the North American Division Evangelism Institute and Associate Professor for the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. John is married to Karla and they have one miracle child, Riley Madison.

Tara J. VinCross, DMin, serves as the Senior Pastor of Azure Hills Church in Grand Terrace, California, where she lives with her husband, Caleb, and their incredible kids Josiah and Ava. Pastor VinCross was raised in the Seattle, WA area, and over the last 20 years has served churches in Washington, Pennsylvania, and California. She is passionate about helping people create space in their lives to become deeply rooted in the love of God. Connect with her at taravincross.com.