Ascent Conference 2008 Archived Talks
Thank You to all who joined us for the 2008 conference! You can listen to the talks here:
Friday, May 16: Earl Palmer - Exploring God's Faithfulness to Each Generation
Friday, May 16: Vanja Miljevic - Exploring God's Faithfulness to Me
Saturday, May 17: Roberta Hestenes - Exploring God's Faithfulness When it Doesn't Seem Evident
Saturday, May 17: Mike Gaffney - Exploring God's Faithfulness in Leadership
Monday, May 19: Jeff Meyers - Exploring God's Faithfulness for the Future
If you have questions about the Ascent Network, contact us!
Ascent Network
What is Ascent?
How good and pleasant and it is when brothers and sisters gather together in community. Psalm 133:1
The Ascent Network is an informal affiliation of campus ministers committed to seeing the work of the kingdom expressed to the campus primarily through the local church. We exist primarily for four reasons:
- To encourage individuals and communities in their journey with Christ as it relates to issues around the campus, the church, and their personal lives.
- To provide avenues for the exchange of ideas and resources, human and other.
- To gather people together, in community, to discover what God is up to and to assist one another in getting there.
- To develop leadership in the church, on the campus, in the marketplace, all around the world in all aspects of Kingdom work.
The Network is run by University Ministries under the supervision of University Presbyterian Church. Mike Gaffney, the former senior director of University Ministries, provides visionary leadership for the Ascent Network. Janie Stuart is Ascent Coordinator, managing various components of it.
We have put together a handbook about church-based campus ministry. If you are interested in some of the things UPC does in its ministry, we invite you to take a look at this resource.
Ministry Internships
Summer
Summer internship opportunity at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA through the Ascent Network. Job Description here. Contact Will Norman: wnorman@peachtreepres.org.
Youth
For information on internships with junior high and high school students, download the youth internship list.
College
If you are a college grad or soon-to-be college grad and would like information about college ministry internships available with University Ministries or other campus ministries across the country please download the college internship list.
College Chaplain Intern in Madison, Wisconsin
Internship for 2009-10. See PDF for more info.
Young Adults
Yearlong internship with University Presbyterian Church’s ministry to those in their 20’s and beyond as they launch into their careers. This benefited position provides opportunity to explore full-time ministry through a local congregation. This ministry is aimed at reaching and equipping 20 somethings in Seattle for a life, faith and calling shaped and empowered by Jesus Christ. Internship includes community building, relational as well as practical ministry, intern training and more. Depending on the candidate, it could also include building and leading worship teams. Check out www.upc.org/convergence. For more information contact Jon Epps at Jepps@upc.org, 206.524.7307 ext 279.
Internship in Ireland
Be an intern with Fisherwick Presbyterian in Northern Ireland! Information can be found at www.fisherwick.net (click "intern program") or www.freewebs.com/fisherwick/internprogram.htm.
Summer Internships
University Presbyterian (Seattle) Summer Internship - Hang out with kids in Seattle for 12 weeks during the summer. Contact Dave for more info.
First Presbyterian Church (Salida, Colorado) - Youth internship for middle and high school ministries. Summer position available. Contact Hilary Downs: (719) 539-6422 or fpchilary@qwestoffice.net.
Other Job Openings
Associate Director of College Ministry at Menlo Park Presbyterian
Hiring an Associate Director of College Ministry for the Young Adults and College Ministry at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. This is a high energy, team-oriented position with a focus on student leadership, volunteer recruitment, and teaching. We are looking for someone passionate about Jesus and college students and who embodies the leadership abilities to anchor a college ministry outreach to Stanford University and other nearby campuses. Please submit your resume to hiring@mppc.org. Check out both of our websites: www.mppc.org and http://sanc.info.
Music Director at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
Looking for Director of 5pm service at MIPC. This is a 10 hr/wk job. More info (PDF) or contact joane@mipc.org or 206.232.5595x245.
Youth & Young Adult Leader with the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole, Wyoming (PCJH)
Develop disciples of Jesus Christ and help pass on the faith as the Youth & Young Adult Leader of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries! This position is open immediately for a full-time position. Contact: Marian Meyers - 307.690.3847 or dmeyers@wyoming.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about the Ascent Network, or you would like to be added to our mailing and e-mailing lists for upcoming events and job opportunities, please e-mail Janie Stuart, Ascent Coordinator, or call 206/524-7301, ext. 183.
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