From The Coop | January 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to 2023! To celebrate, we’re testing out a new format for the SWO newsletter. And, we’re bringing back a throwback name — From the Coop.

New year. New name. New format. Let us know what you think!

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Here’s a preview for you skimmers. (We like to skip around too.)

1. Video update for student pastors and leaders (from Harry McSween).
2. News & Announcements—like our summer staff application deadline.
3. Things to listen to—New episodes from No Sanity Required.
4. Things to watch—Where we’re headed in 2023.

News & Resources for Youth Pastors

• Click here to register for Iron on Iron, our youth pastor conference (completely free).
• Email Zach or Harry to connect at Conclave conference in Chattanooga, they would love to buy you coffee!
• SWO23 summer graphics are now available.

News & Announcements

The Gospel in Genesis

We’ve got brand new graphics now available for any groups headed to SWO23 summer camp! Click here to download them and share with your students.

Don’t forget to send in your Summer Staff application (college-aged) or Servant Team application (high school students) soon. You’ve only got a few more weeks until the final deadline.

Stuff to Listen to

No Sanity Required podcast — Listen on Apple  |  Listen on Spotify

• Christmas Day Special & SWO Update
• A Conversation on Truth in a Post-Modern World
• Tailgate Theology | Sermon Prep

Stuff to Watch

Brody shared a year-end update on fundraising and vision for 2023. 

Here’s a brand new video that gives a peek into what it’s like to work on Summer Staff at SWO.

We held a live Q&A event where several directors shared our vision for the Summer Staff program. Jump in a pick your favorite topic, like our core values, personal discipleship, recreation, and Gospel-driven ministry approach. 

Stuff to Read

14 Lessons Paul Teaches Us in Acts – We can learn a lot from the Pharisee that Christ turned into a missionary to the Gentiles.

The Steadfast Love of the Lord – How to Protect Yourself Against False Ideas from Your Flesh and the World.

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