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We Know Enough!
Michael’s post below is a great reminder of why it’s so important for us to gather together and encourage each other to move our ministries forward. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention...
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Summer Camp Ministry: What Do We Do When It’s All Over?
We all hear about the mountaintop experiences of youth who attend summer ministries. Whether it’s a mission trip or a weeklong retreat with hundreds of teenagers, summer ministry can be a vital part of...
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Cross-Cultural Youth Ministry
We’re each fearfully and wonderfully made—this means we’re different. We have different hair, different family members, and different traditions. Too often we focus on others’ differences, and this...
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7 Ways to Get Your Small Groups Ministering on Their School Campuses
One of this year’s focuses for the NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS CONVENTION will be how youth workers can partner with schools to impact the lives of teens. This post from Chase Snyder is about how his...
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Are We There Yet?
Summer resurrects bittersweet memories for me. Hazy sunlight streaming through dusty windshields. Spats with my sibling in the back seat. Taking turns imploring my dad, “Are we there yet? Are we there...
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10-Second Tip: Meet One-on-one
At the NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS CONVENTION, we stopped youth workers from all across the U.S. and asked them to share a 10-second youth ministry tip. THE 10-SECOND TIP: Meet one-on-one with students....
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What is it that Fuels Your Soul? Do More of That.
“Most people don’t understand that ministry is not just a job, it’s a way of life.” These words were recently spoken to me by an esteemed colleague and friend of mine as I along with a team of other...
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A Prayer Walk Guide for Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and Dallas PD
It can be difficult to know how to respond to the tragic violence we’ve seen over the past week. The bigness, complexity and volatility of recent events can leave us feeling inadequate. What should we...
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Helping Parents Have Faith Conversations at Home
Andrew’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and...
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Seven Ways to Stay Inspired
This post originally appeared on TIM’S BLOG and we thought it was so wonderful that we wanted to share it too! Inspiration is defined as “something that makes someone want to do something or that gives...
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From Friend to Father: The seasons of youth ministry
Dan’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and learn...
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The City Needs a Father: How to Heal Through Your Father Wound
This post is provided through a partnership with S.O.U.L. MAG, a FREE urban ministry and lifestyle magazine created to serve youth workers and the Church. So much of what I’ve done in life and...
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Making Small Groups Work For You
Brian’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and...
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Ministry in the Public School Arena—During School Hours!
One of this year’s focuses for the NATIONAL YOUTH WORKERS CONVENTION will be how youth workers can partner with schools to impact the lives of teens. This post from Dale Kaufman is one of the ways that...
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Peer Mentoring in Youth Ministry: Passing on the Power of Presence
Jason’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and...
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Good News About Growing Up
Tom’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and learn...
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3 Reasons Youth Pastors Should Continue Their Education
Jen’s post below is a great reminder of all we can learn from each other when we gather together. Join us at the National Youth Workers Convention this fall in Cincinnati, OH to connect with and learn...
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National Geographic’s “The Story of God”: A Free Discussion Guide
When National Geographic announced that Morgan Freeman would be hosting a series of conversations about God, humanity, and faith, I got excited. The Story of God wasn’t created from a Christian...
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Hate Recruiting Volunteers?
This post originally appeared on JIM’S BLOG and we thought it was so wonderful that we wanted to share it too! A major part of me hates recruiting volunteers. It takes a lot of energy just to work up...
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7 Essential Church Communication Systems
I have a love-hate relationship with systems. I love when systems are in place to save time and help things run efficiently. I hate when systems get in the way and cause unnecessary complexity. When I...
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