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KingdomWorks' 2000 Conference General Session Four (Sunday Morning) with Efrem Smith.

Rev. Efrem Smith presents the "Raising Up Young Heroes" workshop at CCDA 2007.

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Sat, May 21, 2005 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2005.

Efrem is one of the most dynamic communicators you will ever hear. Efrem is also the pastor of the Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over ten years of inner city youth ministry experience. His passion for motivating urban leaders will inspire you to build a place of COMMUNITY for kids to find Jesus in your city.

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Fri, May 19, 2006 Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2006.

A Do Not Miss Experience! Come and dialogue about the church and hip hop music with some leading speakers and artists who can give all of us advice on navigating this sometime touchy subject in the faith community.

by Efrem Smith
Fri, May 18, 2007

About the Speaker

Efrem is an internationally recognized leader and speaker whose use of storytelling, comedy, and passion presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a level that people can understand, as well as presents principles for living life on a daily basis. He is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. Currently, he serves as Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters, Jaeda and Mireya.

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Sat, May 18, 2002 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2002. 

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Sat, May 18, 2002 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2002.

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Sat, May 17, 2003 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2003.

Urban youth face many issues, barriers, and challenges on a daily basis. In some cases it will take more than just Sunday School class and midweek clubs to address all that hey face. This workshop will explore a theology as well as ministry models for a more holistic approach to urban youth ministry. Learn about models for after-school programs, emotional support, and family outreach.

by Efrem Smith
Talk presented Fri, May 16, 2003 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2003.

This workshop will explore a practical theology for the development of ministry models geared to reach at-risk, high-need urban youth populations. We will focus specifically on the youth who are affected greatly by secular hip-hop culture and ’street culture.’

by Efrem Smith
Presented Saturday, May 17, 2007 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2007.

Efrem is an internationally recognized leader and speaker whose use of storytelling, comedy, and passion presents
the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a level that people can understand, as well as presents principles for living life on a daily basis. He is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. Currently, he serves as Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters, Jaeda and Mireya.

by Efrem Smith
Presented on Fri, May 18, 2007 at the Urban Youth Workers Institute Conference 2007.

About the Speaker

Efrem is an internationally recognized leader and speaker whose use of storytelling, comedy, and passion presents
the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a level that people can understand, as well as presents principles for living life on a daily basis. He is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Luther Theological Seminary. Currently, he serves as Pastor
of The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Efrem is married to Donecia and has two daughters, Jaeda and Mireya.

Urban youth make up various sub-cultures which give us insight into the values, language, and customs of this emerging gener ation. This elective will explore aspects of hip-hop, multi-ethnic young, gangs, and other urban youth subcultures. Theology and practical ministry models designed for engagement will be presented as well.

This workshop will explore a theology of
church development, as well as provide four
practical stages for developing an urban,
multi-ethnic, and/or hip-hop church. Vision,
purpose, strategic planning and core team
development are just some of the elements
that will be broken down within the four
stages.

The urban church is about more than the
Sunday morning worship experience; it is
about building a holistic and Christ-centered
community. This workshop will explore a
holistic approach to ministry which will lift
up ministry areas and models, including
Christian Formation, Kingdom Advancement
and Community Development. Five Core
Values (known as the “Five E’s”) will be
presented as a model of building ministries
that make an impact beyond Sunday.