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Mission

Breakout is a biennial weekend experience which seeks to inspire junior high school students with the knowledge that they can be agents of hope and change in the Kingdom of God; and by doing so, help them to love God and neighbor more fully.

Vision

We envision Breakout to be...            Breakout will not be...

Accessible to all                                  A camp retreat

Urban                                                 Heavily programmed

Fun                                                     Entertainment-driven

Relational                                            Costly

Diverse                                               Without room for reflection

Experiential

Christ-centered

Organically led

Missional

Hands-on

Culturally sensitive

Worshipful

Details

Breakout will take place on the campus and surrounding neighborhoods of North Park University over the weekend of June 4-6.  A conference-wide junior high event for the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Breakout is open to all students and their friends in grades 6-8 from Covenant churches across multiple states.  The fun begins with check in Friday night, June 4, when groups will be welcomed to campus and housed in one of the dorms.  Students and leaders should expect...

  1. •memorable and fun experiences that will challenge us to see the world through the eyes of Christ

  2. •opportunities to work with our hands and meet some of the needs in our community

  3. •new friends and conversations with students from town and country, urban, and suburban areas of the conference

  4. •powerful worship gatherings that represent a range of cultures and traditions

  5. •a safe, fun, and well-supervised environment for junior high students to be junior high students

  6. •games, great food, a chance to see the city and North Park University’s campus!

Leadership

Kristin Devine, Sojourner Covenant

Tracy Harvey, New Jerusalem Life Covenant

Lars Stromberg, Hinsdale Covenant

Debbie Griffith, Central Conference

Tim Anderson, Northwest Covenant

Lawrence Pointer, New Jerusalem Life Covenant

Erik Strom, Winnetka Covenant

Jake Bradley, Good Shepherd Covenant

Matt Kennedy, North Park Covenant

Invitation

We’re excited about Breakout 2010 and hopeful that your church will join for this incredible weekend!  Spread the word!

Contact

Erik Strom  |  Winnetka Covenant Church  |  Breakout 2010 Chair

847.446.4300 x16  |  estrom@winnetkacovenant.org