SEALED Curriculum  
 
 
 
EQUIP-IL 2024 
 
JANUARY 20, 2024
 
A Phenomenal time of equipping that will sharpen our ministries for years to come 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For over 37 years now, Winterfest has been a consistent place where the lives, direction, and paths of young people are interrupted, influenced, and forever changed by the power of the Holy Spirit!

TEEN TALENT 

Since its beginning in 1961, Teen Talent has been one of the most exciting and rewarding programs sponsored by the International Department of Youth and Discipleship. This program continues to help teenagers in recognizing and developing their abilities and directing them toward reaching their fullest potentials for Christ. Scholarships to Lee University are awarded to various winners. Biannually students from all across Illinois can compete in the state level competition in order to be eligible for the international level of competition. Our Moto: Our Talent, His Glory

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
The purpose of NYLA (National Youth Leaders Association) is to provide a forum for youth leaders to exchange ideas and promote cohesive working relationships on the local, regional, state and national level. Free resources and video training is provided to help better equip your ministry. Our main focus is to network and encourage the health of Youth Ministry as a whole.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
 
 
The Church of God believes in young people! The Jr Talent program was created to help guide our youth in utilizing their abilities in their everyday lives and in the local church for the glory of God.  Biannually students from all across Illinois can compete in the state level competition in order to be eligible for the international level of competition.
 
 
                                                                                    
 
Kidfest is a children’s event geared to ages 6-12 years. Kidfest is a weekend designed to give children an opportunity to come together with kids from churches in various cities & states for the purpose of worship, the word and fun!
 
FOCUS Children’s Leaders Conference
 
Focus Conference is designed to enlighten and inspire Children’s Pastors and Children’s workers in the local church. 
 
 
 
 
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