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Jun
Jun
We’ve TOO often hear metaphors about the church being a hospital for the hurting or a museum of sacred traditions. BUT… what if we imagined the church as a gym—a space for spiritual fitness, training, and growth?
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Jun
Jun
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP MISTAKES AND MISSES, For 10-15 years, I chose to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips in place of summer camp. In my last two churches, we have rented out camps, hired outside speakers and musicians, and ran most of the programming and activities ourselves. In […]
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Jun
Jun
Speaking to the Rock: New Ministry Methods for a New Generation. Are we listening to God or still doing what “use to work” the way “we have always done it”?
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Jun
Jun
Daddy Always Said (Youth Ministry Wisdom) Father Knows Best… Go Ask Your Father… Fatherly Wisdom… In Honor of Father’s Day, Yesterday, Here Are Ten Things “Daddy Always Said…” Growing Up, that May Also Still Apply In Your Youth Ministry Life? 10. “Walk It Off….“- Sometimes in ministry, you will get hurt, and you might need to walk away […]
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Jun
Jun
rom Potential to Purpose: Helping Students Pursue Their Calling and Gifts
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Jun
Jun
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Motivating Gen Alpha to Return!?
Motivatng Gen Alpha to Return!? Five Things That We Need to Consider to Motivate Generation Alpha to Return to Our Churches
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Jun
Jun
Leading WITH Leaders
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May
May
Third Place, Third Space, Church
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May
May
Starting fresh as a pastor in a new church can feel like stepping onto unfamiliar ground while holding blueprints for a house that’s not yet built. In moments like these, I have continue to use two metaphors over the last few years: ARCHAEOLOGIST and ARCHITECT. An archaeologist carefully studies what already exists—uncovering stories, traditions, and values […]
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May
May
Don’t Just Stay Down: Boxing and Ministry Resilience.