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We're All Born This Way

Rick Lawrence Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The other day I had breakfast with an old friend—we’ve met, off and on, two Saturday mornings a month for 10 years or so. I hadn’t seen him in a few months, so we had some catching up to do. I asked about his family. He paused, glanced down for a moment, then...
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Leadership, Culture

21 Reasons Your Church or Ministry Needs a Mobile App

Matt McKee Tuesday, November 2, 2010
It’s not just teenagers who carry iPhones or iPod Touches around playing games on them. People of all ages are walking into AT&T or Verizon and trading their flip phone in for a smart phone that runs mobile apps. More specifically, they are buying either an iPhone or an Android phone that runs... read more
Culture

Discussion Starter: Retiring Pope Acknowledges 'Rough Seas'

Steph Martin Friday, March 1, 2013
Vatican City—As he left office for a quiet life of prayer, Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the difficulties he’s faced during the past eight years. “There were moments of joy and light but also moments that were not easy,” he told a crowd of 150,000 people in St. Peter’s Square. There were moments,... read more
Culture

Spending Habits of Young People

David R Smith Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Let’s all agree on one thing: kids will learn spending habits from us. read more
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Small Groups

Advice for Dividing Small Groups

Doug Fields Monday, September 10, 2007
s students in their small group grow spiritually, they will most likely reach out to their [lost] friends and invite them to join a small group. read more
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Middle School

Limping Into Summer

Kurt Johnston Wednesday, May 21, 2008
If you are anything like me, and if your junior high ministry is anything like mine, you probably feel completely worn out right about now from a long school year of ministry. To be honest, about this time each year I feel like my ministry is limping into the Summer season! Here are a few things... read more
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Middle School

16 Ways to Tell if You're a Junior High Youth Worker

Kurt Johnston Wednesday, September 12, 2007
...you've had high school students return to say thanks. They hardly ever say it when they're in junior high, but they will eventually. read more
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College

Graduating from Church: An Honest Look at Transitioning High School Grads

Chuck Bomar Thursday, August 23, 2007
Like me, you are probably constantly limited by lack of time, but we have to remember that it’s not about us. Christianity never is. It’s about others that are left aimless, in need of loving mentor voices. We must be willing to pay the price of time, if need be. read more
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Culture

"Womanizer" by Britney Spears - A 3D Review

Walt Mueller Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The song is a full-on assault on males who are womanizers. The video's male character represents all womanizing males in our culture as Spears pounds him with an unmistakable lyrical and visual message appropriately embedded in a hard-beating dance tune. read more
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Outreach

Outreach ideas

Anonymous Friday, September 12, 2008
God can use anyone. He does not need flashy or expensive. We just need to be available. read more
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Half Empty or Half Full?

Anonymous Wednesday, June 30, 2010
  I seriously don't think there is anything better than serving the church and loving on teenagers.   read more