I got to know Tic Long years ago at a youth ministry summit for folks working in mega churches. He was at the time the president of Youth Specialities and later became their president of events. Tic facilitated the conversations we had at those summits and we got to know each other. He always took time to catch up with me at conventions in the years since. I cannot imagine YS or the convention without him. I actually think he was the voice for balanced perspectives there. So it was shocking to learn that he will be leaving them this summer. Then again, knowing the graciousness of Tic, he probably suggested the change himself. Marko’s comments on him are not overstated in the least…
One of the most significant changes is that Tic Long, President of Events, will be leaving the organization in July after the completion of the DCLA student training conferences.
It is not an overstatement to say that YS would not be here today without Tic. Tic joined YS 32 years ago and has been absolutely instrumental in building YS, saving us from extinction a few times, serving as the public face of the organization and building and maintaining excellent relationships with key partners. Tic was closely involved in the discussions around this realignment and offered great insight as we were making difficult decisions. We greatly appreciate his grace, wisdom, understanding and most of all his passion to see YS well positioned to continue its important work. Tic’s contributions to YS have been immense and are greatly appreciated. He will be dearly missed.
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