Drawn to Jesus: Wisconsin Pathfinder Fair 2025
While Pathfinder clubs may choose to meet all year round (including the summer), the official Pathfinder year in Wisconsin goes from September to May. The year begins in September with a camporee (whether it be sponsored by the local Conference, the Lake Union, or CYE/International Camporee), and ends in May with Pathfinder Fair. At Pathfinder…
Read MoreGLOBAL YOUTH DAY 2025/UNA COMUNIDAD TRANSFORMADA
JAHWI Reporte de Global Youth Day 2025 El “El Dia Mundial de la Juventud” se llevó a cabo en la Escuela Adventista Norte de Milwaukee el 14 y 15 de marzo, organizado y dirigido por la Directiva de la Federación de Jóvenes Adventistas Hispanos de Wisconsin. Este evento buscó inspirar a los jóvenes a participar activamente…
Read MoreUNA COMUNIDAD TRANSFORMADA
JAHWI ¡Únete a nuestro Global Youth Day! Les extendemos una cordial invitación a nuestro Global Youth Day, que se llevará a cabo los días 14 y 15 de marzo. Será un tiempo especial para impactar con amor y servicio, reflejando el carácter de Cristo en acción. Ven y participa en actividades de ayuda social, compañerismo…
Read MoreYoung Adult Ministry in Wisconsin
Young adults in Wisconsin are, as they are across the country, at risk of drifting away from the church if church leaders aren’t intentionally giving them reasons to engage. The more I talked with young adults here, the more it became clear that there was a felt need: we need to create space for this…
Read MoreMind Matters Event – Recharge, Heal, and Find Community
We are excited to invite you to the Mind Matters event, taking place on February 1-2, 2025, at The Shepherd’s House in Wausau, WI. This event is designed to provide spiritual tools to help you battle anxiety, burnout, and depression, while fostering a supportive community built on prayer, faith, and shared experiences. Event Details: During this event, Zack Payne will focus on practical…
Read MoreBuilding Connections: Youth Ministry Through the Lens of Church Structure
For me, the start of 2025 means rolling into year number five as your Wisconsin Conference Youth Director. The first few years of any job involve significant learning. With this job, I have experienced this in a variety of ways: learning to hire and collaborate with our Summer Camp staff, coaching our Club Ministries volunteer…
Read MoreSabbath at Summer Camp
The following is an excerpt from the Wakonda blog: https://www.wakonda.org/post/sabbath-and-summer-camp This past Monday evening, December 16, the Wisconsin Conference invited constituents to a special Zoom meeting, regarding a question of Sabbath at Summer Camp. Here are some bullet points, for those who missed the meeting. Since the Summer of 2023, Sabbath has been a day…
Read MoreYouth Director to Host Zoom to Discuss Sabbath at Summer Camp
Wisconsin Conference members are invited to a Zoom meeting on December 16 at 7:00 pm with our Youth Director, Zack Payne. He is wanting to have an open discussion about Sabbath at Summer Camp. To join the meeting please RSVP to Zack Payne to receive the Zoom link: zpayne@wi.adventist.org
Read MoreGet Ready for Global Youth Day 2025!
All churches with young people around the Wisconsin Conference are invited to participate in Global Youth Day 2025. Learn more about this world-wide youth initiative and how your local youth can be a part of it HERE: https://www.wakonda.org/post/get-ready-for-global-youth-day-2025 It’s not until March 15, 2025, but we want churches to start making plans to get their…
Read MoreWisconsin Conference Youth Rally: January 18, 2025
Make plans now to attend the Wisconsin Conference Youth Rally: Pieces of Purpose. January 18, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am in the Wisconsin Academy Cafeteria. The special guest for the day is Pastor Jon Remitera from Epic Church in Chicago! This is a FREE event! Make sure to register by December 31 for free T-shirt.…
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