1. The All New GA Journey

2. GA Journey Overview As a part of this conference GA leaders will gain a greater understanding of the overall GA Journey program. GA leaders will review samples of the GA Journey resources. GA leaders will learn what each GA is responsible for accomplishing in each of her graded “journeys.”

3. GA Journey Overview As a part of this conference GA leaders will learn what they must do to guide their GAs in the GA Journey program. GA leaders will learn about the new GA Journey award system, vests, badges, and stars.

4. GA Journey Improvements Simpler and easier to use Options for group activities with individual components All activities in one leader guide More engaging Based on research

5. GA Journey Overview Individual GAs can complete GA Journey On their own In small groups In large groups In a classroom setting GA Journey is designed to enhance the overall GA experience of every GA.

6. GA Journey Resources GA Journey Leader Guide Comprehensive guide for every GA leader GA Journey Activity Books Six graded GA Journey activity books

7. GA Journey—The Plan GA Journey is divided into eight growth areas.

8. GA Journey Growth Areas I Am a GA I Pray I Give I Do Missions I Support Missionaries I Serve My Church I Tell About Jesus I Learn the Bible

9. GA Journey—The Format Each GA Journey activity is divided into three separate sections: 1. “What You Need” – Leader 2. “What You Do” – Leader 3. “What GAs Do” – GA

10. GA Journey—The Plan When should GA groups use the plan? 1. Once per month – last GA meeting of the month 2. At-home projects 3. Help from a parent or other adult – when there is not another chance for girls to do GA Journey 4. Parents – homeschooling 5. Events

11. New Vest and Awards

12. Benefits of New Awards fosters a sense of togetherness for GAs encourages GAs to wear missions discipleship badges promotes the GA organization provides a uniform for GA events outside the church becomes a keepsake for GA members

13. WorldVentures The WorldVentures books are now available from national WMU only. Bracelets and charms will remain in LifeWay stores through July 2011. After July 31, bracelets and charms will be available only through WMU. Limited quantities of products will remain in stock until August 2012.

14. Important Dates for 2011 May—All GA Journey books are released May/June GA Leader—4-page insert describing GA Journey and the new awards system August—all badges and vests are released September—GA Journey is implemented in churches

15. Questions?

16. The All New GA Journey