YouthPartnersNET has indicated that Efrem Smith will provide the Saturday night General Session challenge to the Denver CompassionWorks conference on November 13, 2004. The first-ever Denver edition of CompassionWorks will be held November 12-14, 2004 at the OMNI Interlocken Hotel.

CompassionWorks is designed to train children and youth urban workers/leaders while enjoying great inspirational speakers and worship and praise sessions, according to Dean Cowles, YouthPartnersNET President. The Denver CompassionWorks attendees will enjoy four general sessions and over 40 workshops/seminars all centered around the conference theme of "Got Your Back!"

Efrem Smith began serving as a Part-Time Itinerant Speaker with Kingdom Building Ministries in the mid-1990's. Through his use of humor, storytelling, and dissection of scripture, Efrem clearly communicates messages focused on racial reconciliation, lifestyle choices, and the heart of missions. Efrem's full-time ministry post is serving as senior pastor at the Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN.