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Bible Study: Visiting with Angels

Posted by Heath Lewis | Oct 23, 2009 | 2009 Resources, Advent, Bible Studies, Church Seasons, Free Resources

A Bible study series on angels, perfect for Advent.

Youth Ministry Basics: Living Good Stories

Posted by Hannah Miller | Oct 22, 2009 | Doing Ministry, Ideas, Youth Ministry Basics

In the past few months and years in the youth ministry blogosphere, it seems as though there has been a debate about the value of youth retreats and youth gatherings. Especially with the state of the economy, people wonder if retreats and gatherings are worth the time and money put into them. There are also those who question if the participants really “get” very much from them. Whether you’re a volunteer or a professional working with youth, gatherings and retreats can be a major part of youth ministry programming. In the Lutheran Church, obviously the National Youth Gathering is...

Road to the Gathering: I Need More Help!

Posted by Brian Steward | Oct 20, 2009 | Doing Ministry, LCMS Youth Gathering, Road to the Gathering

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. -John 20:31 “I Need More Help!” As you are registering for the Gathering, you may find yourself saying that, over and over again! If you are like me, when it comes to overnight events at hotels, you would like to have an adult in EVERY room; you want as much help as you can get! But, with the Adult to Youth Ratio for the Gathering, this just isn’t always possible. For your reference, here...