Anonymous
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Hands down, the best way to do this is to enter their world and spend time with them, all the while keeping a sharp eye on how cultural influences shape and direct them.
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But about the time his vision is starting to catch on, he heads off to seminary. The interim staff and volunteers decide that the youth are totally missing the church’s distinct denominational heritage.
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Anonymous
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
“Remember kids – it’s only illegal if you get caught!”
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Anonymous
Monday, November 5, 2007
Trapped in scary circumstances, these two teenagers feared the reactions of their parents, the jeers of their schoolmates, and the judgments of their church. So they did the only thing they thought they could do—they got rid of the “problem.”
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Spiritually mature, healthy leaders who understand young teen development and have the patience to be part of the journey are crucial to small group ministry.
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Youth workers are typically known as fun-loving people who love God and and really like teenagers. Our calling is to do the possible and help teenagers know God while we rely on the Holy Spirit to do the impossible and transform lives. But even the best intentions can lead to poor communication...
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Anonymous
Thursday, September 13, 2007
But youth mission trips aren't the only way teenagers today are involved in growth-producing service. Organizations with broader goals for helping youth—instead of or in addition to spiritual growth—are finding service projects to have great value.
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A couple of hours ago, I just finished speaking at a national youth leaders’ conference. At the conclusion of my last session, someone privately asked me an interesting question. “How do you build something in youth ministry that will really last, Jeanne,” the guy said quietly. The intensity...
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Anonymous
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Ask yourself how each activity can be a building block to creating a missions lifestyle in your young people. Real life is about mission, and mission is the best way to express our real-life worship.
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Anonymous
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Urge them to live out their faith through service. As Jesus served others during his earthly ministry he calls us to serve too. He also equips us with specific spiritual gifts to use for his service.
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