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Minister.

Mentor.

Our annual Youth Leadership Convention invites youth ministry leaders to grow in leadership through engaging sessions and breakouts taught by professionals of their fields. Beginning September 17, join us at Pine Springs Ranch to be equipped to lead your ministry.

17-19

September

Join hundreds of leaders like you

We know being a leader isn’t always easy. You don’t have to do it alone. Join hundreds of other youth ministry leaders just like you as we learn to lead, minister, and mentor. 

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Schedule

Bill

Henson

President of Posture Shift Ministries, Inc. Bill is North America’s leading consultant for churches and ministry leaders on becoming loving caretakers for LGBT+ youth and their families. He has partnered with the North American Division to deliver a helpful and valuable resource: “Adventist Edition: Guiding Families of LGBT+ Loved Ones.” Through his ministry, Bill shares his passion for loving all people unconditionally and reaching them for Jesus. It is out of that same passion we hold as youth leaders that we hope to learn how we can best serve and care for each family and child in the SECC and beyond.

Speakers

Professionals in their fields, this year’s line up on convention speakers will provide insightful instruction on how to lead in youth ministry.

Dr. Josué Anguiano-Vega

Professor, La Sierra University

Pastor Aren Rennacker

Youth Director, SECC

Angel Castillo

Summer Camp Director, SECC

Danyarel Crespo-Torres, ACSW

Crisis Counselor, Vibrant Emotional Health

Erita Marroquin

Adventurer Coordinator, Orange County

Inmer Marroquin

Adventurer Coordinator, Orange County

Gabe Martinez

Religion Teacher and Chaplain, Escondido Adventist Academy

Jason Brooks

ADRA

Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager, SECC

Dr. Keith Drieberg

School of Education Chair, La Sierra University

Pastor Manny Vitug

Associate Youth Director, SECC

Pastor Patty Marruffo

Associate Youth Director, SECC

Mercy Martinez

Adventurer Coordinator, Riverside County

Patty Hernandez

Pathfinder Coordinator, San Bernardino County

Pastor Bev Maravilla

Associate Pastor, La Sierra SDA Church

Pastor Daniel Park

Associate Pastor, Yorba Linda SDA Church

Pastor Shiphrah Fepulea'i

Young Adult Pastor, Campus Hill SDA

Rachelle Gillerman

Resource and Development Director, Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove

Sara Amezcua

Pathfinder Coordinator, South San Diego County

Taji Saleem

Media Specialist, SECC

Schedule

We’ve already planned it, so you don’t have to. Choose any of the Breakout Sessions to attend during the convention. 

Friday

4:00 – 10:00 pm Registration 

6:30 pm Supper 

7:30 pm Vespers

8:30 – 9:30 pm Breakout I See Grid 

9:30 – 10:30 pm Gallery Experience

Saturday

8:00 am Breakfast

9:15 am General Session 1

10:30 – 11:30 am Breakout II See Grid 

11:45 am General Session 2 | Worship

1:15 pm Lunch

2:15 – 3:15 pm Breakout III See Grid 

3:30 – 4:30 pm Breakout IV See Grid 

4:45 – 5:45 pm County Time | Spiritual Care See Grid

6:00 pm Supper

7:00 pm General Session 3

8:30 pm Ice Cream & Chill

Sunday

8:00 – 9:00 pm Breakout  V| See Grid

9:15 am Breakfast | Checkout begins

10:45 – 11:45 am Breakout VI See Grid 

12:00 pm Grand Finale | Prizes

12:30 pm Safe Travels

Tracks Club Ministries Children & Family Youth & Young Adult Leadership Global Community Awareness & Engagement
Friday Breakouts
Breakout I 8:30-9:30pm
Staff | Volunteer Management & Training LEAD150
Parenting | Spirituality | Family Worship
Ministering to Millennials & Collegiates
ADRA
Sabbath Breakouts
Breakout II 10:30-11:30am
Growing Spiritual Leaders” The Power of Engagement SPRT204
Sabbath School | Growing Together
Teaching Today’s Teenagers
The Faces of Human Trafficking Gallery
Breakout III 2:15-3:15pm
What Teachers Need to Know in Order to Teach EDUC002
Uplifting Youth & Young Adult Mental Health
Boys & Girls Club
Breakout IV 3:30-4:30pm
How Do Kids Learn EDUC003 & EDUC004
Shaping Youth & Young Adult Leaders
Community Engagement – ADRA
County Time | Gallery | Free Time 4:45-5:45pm
Club Ministries County Time
The Faces of Human Trafficking Gallery
Sunday Breakouts
Breakout V 8:00-9:00am
Teaching Investiture Achievement: Intent & Organization EDUC200 | Curriculum Through Active Learning
How to Talk to Kids
Relevant Youth Ministry
Posture Shift
Breakout VI 10:45-11:45am
Practical Applications for Teaching Investiture Achievement EDUC211 | Teaching Stars, Chips, & Awards
Special Need Kids
The Faces of Human Trafficking Gallery

SECC Youth Leadership Convention

September 17-19

Pine Springs Ranch

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Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director

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Pastor Isaac Kim grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in SoCal and worked in SECC at Calimesa SDA for 20 years. He attended Atlanta Adventist Academy where his chaplain/bible teacher made a huge impact in his life where he discovered he wanted to do the same. While at the Calimesa church, Isaac served in various capacities including Children and Family Ministries for 12 years. He likes to work collaboratively with ministry teams, cheerleading ministry leaders, and creating space for people to share life together. Isaac and his two boys enjoy sports, both playing and watching. They are Falcons, Warriors, and Braves fans. Isaac strives to be the best dad that he can be by modeling the love of Jesus and believes that the message of the Gospel shows up in different ways along our journey. The most recent time the gospel was real to him was during his wife’s health journey.

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Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager

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Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, "Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change." Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

Aren Rennacker

Youth Director

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Aren Rennacker was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He became an Adventist as a teenager thanks to the incredible influence of his church and academy. After graduating from Pacific Union College with a degree in Journalism, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at two wonderful SECC churches, Calimesa and Oceanside, while completing his Masters of Theological Studies from La Sierra University. In 2019, Aren became Director of Youth Ministries for the SECC, a position he cherishes. Aren loves connecting with pastors, speaking to young people, and serving the youth ministries leaders of our conference. His greatest passion is to empower youth and young adults to live the Gospel in new and relevant ways. Aside from ministry, Aren also enjoys basketball, stories, and a fresh bowl of oatmeal. He and his lovely wife Paige were married in 2020.