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Reacting to This Summer’s Sexy Songs
Today’s musical artists will do almost anything to claim the coveted “song of the summer.” In recent years, the key ingredient…The post Reacting to This Summer’s Sexy Songs appeared first on...
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Effective Strategies for Confronting Blank Stares
Every summer I have a unique opportunity to spend time with teenagers. I organize short-term volunteers, mission groups, and interns…The post Effective Strategies for Confronting Blank Stares appeared...
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The Power of a “Come and See” Youth Ministry
It’s a bracing truth: How people see you affects how they see Jesus. The same is true of a ministry.…The post The Power of a “Come and See” Youth Ministry appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Lessons From a Doubting Confirmand
For more than a decade, I’ve been involved in youth ministry in the United Methodist Church. During this time, I’ve…The post Lessons From a Doubting Confirmand appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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(Podcast) Waiting on a Promise
Season 2, Episode 27: Waiting on a Promise If someone you trust promises to do something but then doesn’t do…The post (Podcast) Waiting on a Promise appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Try These 25 Creative Sermon Series Ideas
Our team here at Group/Simply Youth Ministry spent two years developing an approach to a youth ministry staple—the sermon series—that…The post Try These 25 Creative Sermon Series Ideas appeared first...
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(Podcast) Jesus Was a Party Animal
Season 2, Episode 29: Jesus Was a Party Animal Have you ever noticed how many stories about Jesus in the…The post (Podcast) Jesus Was a Party Animal appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Using Social Media Stories to Model Jesus
This week on Whiteboard Wednesday, Becky shares her top tips for using social media stories to model Jesus to teenagers.…The post Whiteboard Wednesday: Using Social Media Stories to Model Jesus...
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Memes Are Not Your Friend
You know what we can’t get enough of? Memes. Here are three of my faves. You know what’s too much…The post Memes Are Not Your Friend appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Relationships Make Me Grateful
Relationships make me grateful. Gratitude is best manifested in my relationships as a non-negotiable quality, rather than a response to…The post Relationships Make Me Grateful appeared first on...
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4 Ideas for Connecting With Parents
As the launch of a new school year approaches, remember to include on your calendar some strategic touchpoints with parents.…The post 4 Ideas for Connecting With Parents appeared first on...
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Turning Cliques Into Community
The young man had given his life to Jesus, but for some reason we didn’t see him after that—until I…The post Turning Cliques Into Community appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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3 Ways to Engage Teenagers In a Busy World
I recently stopped in a specialty shop to buy a birthday present. The owner was British, and we started chatting…The post 3 Ways to Engage Teenagers In a Busy World appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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3 Crucial Back-to-School Reminders for Students
Teenagers have no greater—or scarier—mission field than their own schools. If you want your students to be a light for the gospel this…The post 3 Crucial Back-to-School Reminders for Students appeared...
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When People See the Worst in You
“Dad, weren’t you just in the church service?!” I’ve heard that more than once from my all-too-astute kids as I…The post When People See the Worst in You appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Handling Shocking Encounters on Mission Trips
As we walked by, we didn’t hear the woman’s name. All we knew was that the other prostitutes were wishing…The post Handling Shocking Encounters on Mission Trips appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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The Mess of Mission Trips
In case you haven’t realized it yet, mission trips are messy. Despite all our planning, screening, and noble intentions, every…The post The Mess of Mission Trips appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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4 Pillars of Transformational Relationships
You know that teenager who never misses youth group and shows up for every retreat, no matter what else is…The post 4 Pillars of Transformational Relationships appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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(Podcast) Finding a Baggage-Free Life With Jesus
Season 2, Episode 34: Finding a Baggage-Free Life With Jesus We all have baggage. Whether it’s wounds caused by a…The post (Podcast) Finding a Baggage-Free Life With Jesus appeared first on...
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The Truth About ‘Screenagers’
“Ma’am, this is Officer Peterson. We have your son, Adam, at the station. We’re investigating him for soliciting and distribution…The post The Truth About ‘Screenagers’ appeared first on...
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