In late spring 2002, and again in the spring of 2003, a group of leaders in ministry to young teens gathered to discuss the state of junior-high ministry in the church. Compelled to voice what they believed to be one of the most important yet misunderstood ministries in the church, these leaders composed this open letter to church leaders throughout North America.
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It is sometimes difficult to bridge the gap between junior- and senior-high youth programming. This article provides five things to consider as you seek to meet the unique needs of each age group.
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A Jr. High student is a different sort of animal, and it takes a special person to “tame” him. In this article, DCE Jeff Meinz offers some advice on giving this unique age-group the spiritual food they need to survive.
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Rev. Jason Dart examines the current state of catechesis in the LCMS and calls for a paradigm shift, encouraging congregations to better equip parents to teach the faith to their children.
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This short article offers a useful metaphor for discussing the importance of Christ’s saving love with new and veteran member of your youth program.
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