Doing Ministry
Presence Over Program
I wonder if we are not “with” each other enough in our being the family of God together.
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Church as Institution
In a skeptical world, where do we begin to show young people that God’s church loves them and wants only the eternal best for them?
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A Law and Gospel Primer
As youth workers we serve not out of some obligation, but out of a love for teenagers as image bearers of God. Likewise, we bring the Gospel to bear in Christ to free the youth we care for to join us in service of Christ through service of those in His kingdom.
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Learning for Life: Encouraging Teens to Experience the Bible
How can we encourage our youth to study the Bible and understand a fraction of its worth?
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Let’s Talk about Mental Health
Mental health concerns are a prominent part of the conversation in the lives of many people, so as youth workers, it’s important for us to understand the big picture and how it affects us both personally and professionally in our own ministry areas.
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Volunteer Longevity
Your longevity as a professional church worker or as a volunteer isn’t just good for you; it is important for young people now and in the future.
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Inside the Teen Mind: Persevering through the Puke and Pain
Sometimes every possible thing that can go wrong does. On the rare occasion, it even happens all at the same time. So how do you get through those times?
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Built to Last: What’s Your Transition Plan?
More often than not, transitions are hard. Adjusting to new experiences, people, expectations, and locations can be difficult. And the transition process when someone leaves is extremely tough.
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Built to Last: Youth Leadership, Part 4
Leadership is a process and a journey, not a destination or a program.
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Helping Teens Hope and Cope in Hurting Families
All teens struggle with feeling hurt or sad at times, but some teens go through especially traumatic situations such as their parents divorcing, a death in the family, physical abuse, substance abuse, serious illnesses, or a variety of other difficult circumstances. You will be able to help the hurting teen best if you are also helping his or her family.
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Built to Last: Youth Leadership Part 3
Adversity, criticism, and problems sometimes are why we don’t allow students to lead, but those things can also be some of the greatest tools we have to help our youth grow.
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Built to Last: Youth Leadership, Part 2
“It will build character.”
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