"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." -- 1 Timothy 4:12
Molly Beck Dean
Assistant to the Bishop - Youth Ministry Specialist
Mrs. Dean works with Synodical youth programs and congregational youth leaders and helps strengthen congregational ministry to and with young people. Molly is the wife of Brent, the mother of Clara and the owner of two dogs, Kota and Dharma. She is a lover of scrapbooking, traveling, movies and animals.
Contact: 267.323.3762 |
Ginny Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Bailey supports Global Vision/Events andcompiles the Bulletin of Reports and Minutes Book, and supports Youth Ministry activities and events.
Ginny is an avid Flyers fan and enjoys traveling, spending time with her niece and five nephews and playing with her cats, Missy and Madison.She is a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Wales.
Youth Ministry Committee
The Youth Ministry Committee serves adults who work with youth and children by helping to provide them with their needs of training, faith development, fellowship with other youth workers, and support including resources and networking.
Members of the SEPA Synod Youth Ministry Committee are:
Cindy Hane, St. James, Limerick
Rozella Poston, Mediator, Philadelphia
Marie Kinzler, St. John, NE Philadelphia
Elise Seyfried, Christ's, Oreland
Jerry Faust, Immanuel, Norwood
Lynette Chapman, Emmanuel, Pottstown
Ray Hopkins, Upper Dublin, Ambler
Marty Schmidt, St. Paul, Exton
Molly Beck Dean, Synod Staff
Jessica McAlister, Synod Staff
Upcoming Youth Events
Check out these important resources for youth, youth workers and congregations
Networking
- SEPA Youth Ministry Date Book
- Youth Ministry Directory 2009
- 2009-10 Dates for Youth Workers
- 2009-10 Dates for Youth
Safety
- Safety Policies
- Preferred Service Providers
Staffing
- Staffing your Youth Ministry Program
- Calling and Providing for YM Staff
- Sample Position Descriptions
- SEPA YM Salary Survey
Often congregations need to do some visioning and goal setting before they are ready to bring in a staff person. Our Youth Ministry Specialist, Molly Beck Dean, is available to help your congregation through this process. Contact Molly at or 610.278.7345
General Resources
- SEPA YM Scholarship Application
- Peer Ministry
- Service Learning
- Communication and Publicity Ideas
- Confirmation - More than Business as Usual
- Developing a Healthy Jr. High Ministry
- Fundraisers
- Helping Young People Give Globally
- Ministering to Young Adults
- Teach, Reach Youth about HIV & AIDS
- Youth and Anxiety
Youth News
Young Adults: It's Time To Shine
Young adults, are you contemplating God's call for your life? Project Connect is offering "Shining In; Shining Out: Exploring Life's Sacred Spaces," a retreat Jan 4-8 in Manhattan.
Learn about Temple campus ministry
The Board and Students of the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at Temple University urge you to save the date for the Twilight at Temple Reception, Thursday, September 22, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Come learn about campus ministry at the university and see how Temple has changed in the past several years!
Millennials Challenge Church to Change
Ministry with the generation aged 10-30 today “looks more like the church of the 1st and 2nd Centuries” than the institution of the 1960s that many leaders fondly recall, said 2011 Assembly keynote speaker Dr. Rodger Nishioka. Instead of catering to a dwindling tribe of insiders, the church has the opportunity to reach out to religious “immigrants” who “have no experience with the church,” Nishioka said. Research shows that youth and young adults coming of age in the new millennium are hungry for spiritual experience rather than religious knowledge, and are open to the mysteries of faith when presented in ways that resonate with them.
Lutheran Phillies Night Sold Out
We're sorry to report that the limited block of tickets available for Lutheran Night at the Phillies have SOLD OUT due to the increased demand for Phillies tickets this season. We have inquired about obtaining more tickets and/or a second night, but neither option is available. We regret any inconvenience. As this is a fundraiser for Synod youth programs, individuals and congregations that wish to support this cause may still send a donation. Youth programs receive between $4 and $5 per ticket sold. If you wish to send a donation send it in care of Molly Dean at the Synod office.
PHILOS: Helping Hands Day 2011
Registration for our 2011 Helping Hands Day is now open. Come to the City of Brotherly Love to grow in faith and serve your neighbors on Saturday April 30, 2011. The cost of the event is $15 per participant and registration closes on April 4.
Synod News
2012 Synod Assembly Registration
2012 Synod Assembly registration materials available for download. Early bird registration deadline is Wednesday, March 14.
Offices Closed Temporarily Due to Fire
Currently the synod office is closed to the public for repair of water damage after a fire in the building. Staff members are working in various locations and will check messages periodically. Thank you for your patience.