Summary: Erin Tanner lives in Cortez, Colorado, and is the mother of three children. She served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Along with being a youth leader she has been a presenter at Especially For Youth for three summers.<br> Highlights<br> 4:49 Youth come hungry to learn the gospel.<br> 5:17 Data shows testimony growth is attributed most to four years of seminary and second to that was attendance at EFY.<br> 7:19 EFY happens through the Church Education System. It is held throughout the country at various locations.<br> 7:46 They have different varieties of EFY such as, outdoor, humanitarian, and adventure for youth.<br> 8:43 Leaders could become familiar with EFY options and help encourage youth to attend the one that is best for them.<br> 8:51 EFY has a scholarship program to help cover some of the cost.<br> 11:07 Young Women Ideas: Harry Potter Young Women in Excellence theme, and a Harry Potter New Beginnings.<br> 12:31 Be a window. Have the youth leave knowing their Heavenly Father loves them instead of thinking their leader is cool.<br> 16:20 Pull back and be intentional.<br> 17:50 Teaching with object lessons.<br> 19:04 Have fun with the youth and allow fun to happen.<br> 26:46 Be a useful instrument. You don’t have to do it all and be all. Look to those around you for help.<br> 29:29 Fill your mind with truth. Turn to the scriptures, podcasts, and conference talks.<br> 33:02 Let the scriptures wash over you.<br> 33:46 Teach true doctrine.<br> 40:46 Help the youth learn where to go to find answers. Teach clear doctrine.<br> 41:46 Use Pinterest to log ideas and customize them for your young women.<br> 48:43 Be authentic and genuine. Be a follower of Christ.<br> Links<br> <a href="https://efy.byu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Especially For Youth</a><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2NjYhmc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Divine Center, by Stephen Covey</a><br> <a href="https://pin.it/k2jtw7vgdy3tbg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YW in Excellence Value Pageant</a><br> <a href="https://pin.it/cjwtltwmxheaqa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YW in Excellence and New Beginnings w/ a Harry Potter theme</a>
