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Irritated On Purpose

Bridgette Murphy Thursday, October 6, 2011

(The conversation in my head went something like this...) Going off on her in your mind didn’t help. Not getting any sleep didn’t help. Stressing out because the situation seems out of your control didn’t help. Putting in your complaint about her seeming...

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Called to Youth Ministry

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, August 2, 2011

I remember hearing a pastor once talk about his “calling to ministry” – my first thought was how mystical it all sounded; that God would pick out some normal person and make them super special for ministry. Would God’s calling be accompanied by bright light, an audible voice, smoke and lasers... read more

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Doodle (Reviving your creative side)

Gregg Farah Wednesday, April 27, 2011

I attended a workshop led by Craig McNair Wilson several years ago. Conference attendees and I were greeted by a sign at the door that instructed us to put away our pens or pencils and pick up a crayon for taking notes. Huh? I looked around and everyone else shrugged a “Who knows?” as we wondered... read more

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Window to the Soul... The Power of Eye Contact

Leneita Fix Thursday, April 21, 2011

Seemingly without cause, she had run out of small group. Anger, shame, and frustration all blanketed her face. The study on who we are in Christ had pierced something deep inside. Finding her outside, her eyes were slightly puffy as a hardened resolve took over. Approaching, I asked her one... read more

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10 Leadership Qualities to Pray For at a Retreat (plus a few bonus ones)

Gregg Farah Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Pray you (and your adult leaders) can... 1) Work Hard Retreats are exhausting. It takes lots of energy to set up/tear down, teach, play, listen, counsel, and so on. Roll up your sleeves and work hard; catch up on sleep the following weekend. 2) Be Prayerful A successful retreat requires prayer... read more

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Top 10 Phrases to Use in Student Ministry

Gregg Farah Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Student ministry is a special place. Not like Church Lady special, but really special—an opportunity for God to use you to change lives for eternity. But we all need some help, so be sure you’re well versed in how to respond to ministry situations by packing these phrases away in your toolbox. 1.... read more

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Learning To Read The Map...

Urban Youth Wor... Tuesday, February 15, 2011

I am horrible at directions. You know the old joke, “She couldn’t find her way out of a paper bag?” Yep, that’s me. My husband, on the other hand, can go somewhere ONCE in HIS WHOLE life and find his way back to the exact location without ever looking at a map. I can know you my whole life and... read more

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Coming Back

Anonymous Wednesday, January 27, 2010

One of the most common reasons that young adults get in touch with me is because they have a desire to “come back” to their faith. read more

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Reverse Caption Scavenger Hunt

Anonymous Friday, January 22, 2010

Looking for a fun evening with your youth? Back everyone in a car, hand each group a camera, and work backwards as you start with the caption and create the picture! read more

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