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I’ve done Fall planning in youth ministry for more than 20 years. Summer is over and I even managed to sneak in a few days of “staycation” – it’s time for Target “back to school” sales and Old …
On Sunday, I watched one of my former students, Marcy, preach in my congregation – the congregation where she grew up. She stood at the pulpit, full of grace, and gave a beautiful message on Exodus 16:2-15.
Among other things, …
At a recent event, I noticed a student sitting quietly off to the side, seemingly disengaged from her peers and the teaching. Her youth worker noticed too but chalked her disengagement up to the fact that she was an introvert …
This may be a GREAT video to rip and play for your students who are struggling. With all of the 13 Reasons stories lately, how about 13 Reasons Why … There is Hope!
JG…
One of my greatest joys in youth ministry is watching students take the next step in their faith by serving others. It’s hard to top the feeling of watching teenagers minister to others in your church, in the community, and, …
Guest Post by
Sam Pettersen
The word Lent may bring different experiences to mind. Maybe some of you experienced the stuffier version of a traditional Lent that had no breathing room. Maybe it feels like a Bible Calendar that isn’t …
People used to tell me that my degree was in a fairly useless field. After all, what good does studying history do? These days, I’m finding myself being more appreciated for sheer amount of data, facts, and historical analysis I …
What if you could make sacramental preparation a little less painful? It’s one of those areas in Catholic (and other denominations) ministry where everyone feels like they have to do it; therefore, they look to get through it as …