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Do you want to make an impact inthe lives o new generations? Startwith building relationships based onthese vital elements:

Authenticity. Young adults aredesperately looking or relationshipsthat are real, honest, and transparent.Dont pretend perection, be human.Young adults want signiicant adults

to be more relationally involved intheir lives. Leaders who are willingto be authentic oer young adultsa priceless opportunity or richrelationships.

Belonging. Meaningulinvolvement osters the sense obeing an important part. Youngadults are o age and ability whereparticipation is vital to a sense oinclusion. Leaders who are willing

to minister collaboratively withyoung adults solidiy their sense opurpose and signiicance as part otheir aith community.

Compassion. Social action ishigh on the priority list o young

adults, and their most meaningulrelationships are built while helpingothers. Theyre eager to alignwith causes and advocacy that gobeyond politics and talk, takingaction to make a dierence in theworld. Leaders who are passionateabout making a dierence amongthe marginalized and rally theircommunity to action will ind youngadults joining them in the ray.

Discipleship. Young adults areeager to be mentored by spirituallywise adults willing to pour their lieexperiences into new generations.Dont dictate direction, ratherexplore possibilities, and lendguidance. Leaders whodisciple young adultsulill the Great

The ABCs and Dsof Young Adult Relationships

Growing Leaders is a non-profit organization dedicatedto equipping 1% of the worlds population under age 25 to

change their generation. They provide character-based leadershiptraining for students that are going to impact the world. Founder Dr.

Tim Elmore works with middle school, high school and college students onhundreds of campuses. From the classroom to the boardroom, Growing Leade

helps people become better leaders.

GrowingLeaders.com

Commission, and urther, equipthem to reach out to others.

Being authentic, osteringbelonging, expressing compassion,

and intentionally disciplinglaunches the leader into meaningulrelationships with young adults.

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Pastors DVD 15 OffersYoung Adult Ministry ToolsThe Church Resource

Center has just releasedvolume 15 o the PastorsDVD. This edition is illedto the brim with practicalresources supportingyoung adult ministry inthe local church. Rangingrom best practiceexamples to worship mediaresources, this editiongives special emphasis to

discipling those post-highschool through young parenthood.

I loved Pastors DVD 15, I believe we need it, sharesYerusi Fajardo, a 29-year-old graduate student. Wevebeen orgotten, and it is extremely important as a churchto oer quality ministry materials or young adults.

GODencounters is more than an event, and a recent bookrelease rom Paciic Press oers a valuable resource to takeyoung adult discipleship home to our everyday lives.

GODencounters: Pursuing a 24/7 Experience of Jesusoers new generations a holy invitation to live lie in Hispresence. It is raw and honest about this lie, oeringreal experiences and real encouragement rom otherGODollowers. Young adults are not the only ones who willbe transormed. I highly recommend GODencounters!James Black, Director, North American Division Youth &Young Adult Ministries [YPAC]

The book is well suited or small group use, with theencounter questions and recommended biblical passagesto explore. Although great as a graduation git, or a sharingbook with new generations, GODencountersmight bevaluable beyond young adulthood.

There are several unique eatures that premier in this

edition:In collaboration with the SonScreen Film Festival,PDVD15 has captured award-winning video segments,produced by young adults, and coupled them withbiblically-based discussion questions. This makes orsimple-to-use, yet thought-provoking media resourcesor young adult small groups and Bible study.

Beyond the DVD media iles, there are scores oelectronic resources available or download to a leaderscomputer. A discussion leading guide, PowerPoint worshslides, ministry articles and newsletters are among the ho

o documents that augment the captivating video segmenDont let this DVD sit on the pastors library shel. Check

with your pastor to see i he or she has a copy. I theydont, you can order a copy rom AdventSource. Make uluse o Pastors DVD 15 to deepen the devotion o youngadults to Jesus!

GODencounters: Pursuinga 24/7 Experience of Jesusisinviting not only young adults,but all who hunger or GOD,into a deeper intimacy withour Maker. Personal, candid,and intriguing, I oundmysel ascinated by theGODexperiences shared byyoung adults, and compelledto weave my story in withtheirs. GODencountersneeds to be shared withthose we love. - Debra C.Brill, Vice President, NorthAmerican Division o Seventh-day Adventists

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the leadership resource centerfor the North American Divisionis adding new services and produin 2009. To see the latest visitwww.adventsource.org.

NAD Youth & Young Adult Ministrieswww.adventistyouthministries.org

24-7 Prayerwww.24-7prayer.com

Adventist Youth Spacewww.adventistyouthspace.com

Adventist Christian Fellowshipwww.acfink.org

NAD Ofce of Volunteer Ministries

www.HeSaidGo.net

unChristianwww.unchristian.com

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Publisher: Editorial ConsultaAdventSource Rich DuBose

Editor: Design:Cassie Martsching Alan Eno

Passport 2009, Volume 14, Number 2, is publishedtimes a year by AdventSource. Our sole purpose or resources and organizations is to provide inormationabout products, events, and services that may be helor personal and local church ministries. Passport, orAdventSource, does not accept payment in exchangeor listing resources. For more inormation or to ordeadditionalcopiescall(800)328-0525.

The British Columbia Conerenceinvites Christians rom across NorthAmerica to take part in a serviceproject or the 2010 Winter Olympicsand Paralympics in Vancouver,British Columbia, Canada.

People rom around the world willcome to British Columbia to enjoythe Olympic Games. They will betrying to keep warm in Vancouverscold climate, so the British Columbia

Conerence would like to oer an act o kindness in the orm o a ree scar.BetweennowandJanuary31,2010,theBritishColumbiaConferences

goal is to collect 10,000 scarves made by the hands o Seventh-dayAdventists and other Christians in North America.

To reach this goal, the British Columbia Conerence has partnered withMore than Gold, an international Christian network designed to helpchurches in cities around the world serve their community and visitorsduring the Olympics. Each scar will include the More than Gold snowlakethat tells the story o salvation with its ive colors, along with a messagerom the Adventist Church.

Anyone who can knit can be part o this outreach. Knitting scarves isalso a great way or Pathinders to get involved in a service project whilelearning their knitting honor. These scarves can be a silent witness to thewarmth o Jesus love.

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