MISSION

  The first concept, to inspire, seeks to touch a person’s creativity, imagination and passions.  Inspiration is the beginning of imagination and imagination leads to passion and from that comes enthusiasm, the product of which is the motivation to accomplish something beyond the status quo, even the impossible. 
   The second concept, to encourage, seeks to recognize and affirm our youth leaders on all levels both corporately and specifically.  The Territorial Youth Workers Conference accomplishes this through special recognition, words of general and personal encouragement and through the opportunity to network and meet other members of The Salvation Army family who labor in the same manner for many of the same reasons, sharing similar challenges and experiences.  
   The third concept, to train, seeks to provide our youth workers with the best and most relevant information in the areas of youth ministry and culture and provides them with practical tools that can be implemented in their respective areas of ministry.  The Territorial Youth Workers Conference training topics and tracks are practical and relevant to the needs and challenges that our youth and youth leaders face in the world today. 

Networking Opportunities:   TYWC is a chance to connect with others, share ideas and ask questions.  Networking provides plenty of opportunity to find out what others are doing and determine “best practices” being implemented across the territory.
Gain Valuable Information:   TYWC covers a wide range of topics and practical information from credible speakers and teachers from within and outside of The Salvation Army.  Sessions are all designed to train and equip youth leaders for excellence in youth work within their Corps, communities and Clubs.  You can always expect a wide range of practical youth ministry related resources as well as a camp track to help prepare our Divisional Youth Leaders and support the upcoming camp season.  You give so much, now it’s time to come and be fed!
Fun & Fellowship:   Fun and learning can go hand in hand!!  TYWC offers plenty of opportunities for fun and fellowship.  Come and build strong relationship with each other through worshipful experiences, encouraging conversations and just plain fun!
Be Inspired & Encouraged:  TYWC believes that we honor God when we dream big.  In an atmosphere that promotes imagination, dreams and visions, we want to encourage you to dream big and be inspired! 
Certification & Continuing Education Credit:   Attendance of TYWC does qualify for 1.4 CEU credits for those whom it applies.  In the future specific certifications may be earned or worked towards while attending this conference.  As an incentive these certifications may have monies attached to them to be used for specific youth ministries or areas as well as special recognitions locally, divisionally and territorially.