The Blaze

Blaze: 1.) n. a large, fiercely burning fire; 2.) v. to mark out a path or route; 3.) v. to be a light; 4.) v. to pioneer; 5.) n. an outburst; 6.) v. to set an example

THE BLAZE IS BACK!

January 5-8, 2011 at the Montreat Conference Center!

The Blaze is a time for all who work with youth – as mentors, youth directors, associates for youth, back home leaders, small group leaders – to consider youth ministry afresh and alongside others who share their passion. Held each January at the beautiful Montreat Conference Center in the mountains of North Carolina, the Blaze will challenge you to pioneer new trails in youth ministry, help you be nourished and shaped through that ministry, and send you home inspired in your own call to work with youth.

To view our video on last year’s Blaze!

This year’s key note speaker is Rev. Mark DeVries from Nashville, TN.  He is the Associate Pastor for Youth and their Families, First Presbyterian Church, and founder of Youth Ministry Architects. Mark is the author of a number of books, including Sustainable Youth Ministry and Family-Based Youth Ministry, and his articles and reviews have been published in a variety of magazines and journals, including The Christian Century, Theology Today, Group, and Youthworker Journal.

Worship will be lead by Rev. Michelle Thomas Bush, Associate Pastor for Youth and their Families, Myers Park Presbyterian Chuch in Charlotte, NC. Michelle grew up coming to Montreat Youth Conferences. She is a veteran youth conference back home leader, keynoter, preacher, and director.

Comprehensive rate of $100 includes conference fee, room in Assembly Inn, meals in the Galax Dining Room (Wednesday supper through Saturday breakfast), plus a $3 community services fee per adult. Rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

To register for The Blaze, go HERE at the Montreat website

If you have questions, call 800-229-2990 ext. 319.

The Blaze is sponsored by Montreat Conference Center and Project Burning Bush.