"CONNECTING KIDS TO COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITIES TO KIDS."

For over thirty years, Jerry has offered concerts, workshops, retreats, church and high school mission weeks for audiences ranging from children to adults. These activities and donations help him support outreaches to increase awareness and improve intervention and prevention strategies for communities to address the needs of high-risk and incarcerated youth.

Jerry helps young people develop a sense of value, mission and purpose. His primary goal is to help young people become vital participants in their communities. As well as working directly with youth, Jerry works with educators, school boards, clergy, parents and volunteers, teaching adults how to have Significant Conversations with the young people in their community.

"Re-Imagine Your School District"

A ten-day program that will revitalize your staff, parents and students. Hands-on training for teachers, student leadership development and parent awareness all in one 10-day period. Jerry uses stories, music and hands-on activities to engage his participants. A ten-day event includes:

1. Students receive training in “The Three E’s of a Meaningful Life: Enthusiasm, Encouragement and Engaging a Community.”

2. Teachers and staff are invited to participate with students in training and then spend an In-Service Day with Jerry on the theme of “ReImagining Education: What We Teach, How We Teach, and the Systems in Which We Teach.”

3. Parents are invited to Jerry’s seminar: “Helping Your Child Live a Meaningful Life.”

"What People Are Saying..."

“Jerry’s style appeals to all generations and socioeconomic levels. He touched students, staff, parents, administrators and trustees in my urban Catholic system of about 10000 students in Saskatchewan, Canada...they want MORE from him.” - Gwen Keith, CEO Yellowknife Catholic Schools

“Would you want to address a room full of teachers two days before classes begin? Jerry Goebel not only addressed the teachers and administrators in the Diocese of Beaumont but inspired them with his beautiful and passionate love for youth. His definition of love is unconditional dignity. “I loved you from the moment that you were part of me and nothing you can/cannot do will change my love for you.” He spoke of intentional courtesy in a world that has forgotten this characteristic. Jerry Goebel is a true “Encourager”! Ask yourself the question, “How many people can I enthuse? Teachers and administrators expressed their enthusiasm at the end of the day. What a significant message to carry into the school year – engage your students with enthusiasm and unconditional dignity and build relevant relationships!”
Nancy Collins, Superintendent, diocese of Beaumont, TX

“If you want someone who will keep your group’s attention, Jerry is the person. His sharing of his life work to illustrate the leadership principles he is teaching keeps them on the edge of their seats. He lives what he teaches and you can’t get more “real” than that. Our group loved him.” - Naomi Stone, Vice Chair. Utah Leadership Conference Planning Committee