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Call for Student Art Submissions: One Week ‘Till Deadline!
UPDATE: Submissions from 15-year-olds now also accepted! Group, a non-denominational Christian publisher, is partnering with Biblica to produce a New Testament Bible for youth. What will make this...
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Wisdom for Frustration in Ministry
**Disclaimer: The following has nothing to do with my current employment or my current feelings toward it. This is simply a piece designed to help those who are struggling in their work and ministry...
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What You Need to Know About the Movie “Risen”
When the film Titanic came out, people joked, “I don’t want to spoil it, but the boat sinks.” The movie “Risen” (Officially released today, February 19!) teases a significant reveal in its title alone....
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Discussion Starter: Columbine Killer’s Mom Speaks Out
In the News Littleton, Colo.—The mother of a Columbine gunman regrets missing warning signs of her son’s distress, saying she had no idea what he and his friend were planning. Sue Klebold, mother of...
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FREEBIE: Easter-themed Fundraiser
Hey, Youth Ministry Nation! Are you raising money for you next youth event? Or are you joining us for a Group Mission Trip experience this summer and need some help getting the last of the funds...
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Flippin’ Forgiveness
It’s been said that you don’t forgive someone for his or her sake – you forgive them for your sake. Sounds great… Wait, what? Is that our best option? Much has been written recently about Coach Monty...
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What Can I Do With My Old iPad?
“You know, the elderly [iPad], although slow, and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose. Don’t you go dying on me now!” -Lloyd Christmas, Dumb & Dumber I have a first generation...
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Our Lenten Challenge
This week, our youth ministry kicked off our “Jesus Series” with our students. In this season of Lent, we find it important to place extra emphasis on Jesus as we journey with him to the cross. We’re...
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Student-driven Weekend Service
Our high school ministry is in the middle of what has become the highlight of their youth group calendar every year. We call it “You Own The Weekend (YOTW)”, a six-week “series” in which the students...
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New Features for Social Media
Facebook is stirring things up on the social media front with some new features. You now have more options to react to posts on Facebook. Also, Instagram (owned by Facebook) just added the ability to...
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Don’t Do Ministry Alone + Win 2 SYMC Registrations
Don’t Do Ministry Alone Special episode of Let’s Talk Youth Ministry! Today, we talk about growing in ministry and never doing ministry alone. We also talk about the return of the Simply Youth Ministry...
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Going on Record
When was the last time you went on record? Whether you feel you have enough knowledge of a situation or not, people are waiting for you to set the vibe. Lorne Michaels, producer and creator of Saturday...
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Discussion Starter: Apple Refuses to Help Unlock Terrorist’s iPhone
In the News Cupertino, Calif.—Apple CEO Tim Cook is standing firm against the government’s order to unlock an iPhone, calling it the “software equivalent of cancer.” At the Justice Department’s...
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When Your Youth Staff Doesn’t Attend Your Church
Imagine this scenario: You’re taking your family on a trip to Disney World. None of you have ever done a big park before, so you decide to spend the money to hire a professional guide, someone who is...
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The Chris Traeger Approach to Ministry
Chris Traeger is the ultra enthusiastic and constantly upbeat city manager of Pawnee, Indiana on the television series Parks and Recreation. He loves making people around him happy and is very direct...
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Winner Announced: 2 Free SYMC Registrations
Thank you to everyone who participated in our #SYMC2016 video contest! You’re awesome! And the winner is… Congratulations, Eddie Torres! We hope to see ALL of you in Chicago at the Simply Youth...
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Our 10 Failures of Leading Volunteers
Regardless of the size of your group, every healthy youth ministry has a healthy volunteer staff. Many new youth leaders start out with lots of energy and lots of ideas, but not a lot of confidence...
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LTYM: Creating Your Student Leadership Program
We’re back with a fresh look to Let’s Talk Youth Ministry (LTYM)! We’ve made some changes to the show and would love your feedback on the new style. We have a better sound, and the video quality has...
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Top Youth Ministry Blogs of 2015
Hey, Youth Ministry Nation! Thanks for reading our blog in the past year. We love having you here and pray that it’s truly beneficial to you and your ministry. There are many other excellent blogs out...
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3 Best-Ever Discipline Tactics for Parents of Teenagers
3 Best-ever Discipline Tactics for Parents of Teenagers Originally posted by our friends at Lifetree Family By Kami Gilmour If you’re reading this, you’re probably a parent who’s looking for a little...
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