Author: Kristin Schmidt

Beyond the Flannel Graph: Exploring the Big Picture of the Bible

Kids who grow up in Sunday School are often accustomed to re-visiting the “classic” Bible heroes, which often involves a bit of scattered variety of stories that lend themselves to cute crafts and dramatic puppet shows. This trend works on a short-term basis but our task is to help students see God’s big picture in Scripture and how God continues to use it to impact and influence our lives now.

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Starting a Conversation about…Anxiety

It is no secret that young people today are anxious. One out of three teens wrestles with anxiety to some extent, a statistic that has increased significantly in the last decade. This conversation starter is designed to help youth leaders open up a conversation about anxiety and how our faith and our faithful community can support and show God’s love to those who may be struggling.

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Letting Go of the Juggling Act: Building Balanced Boundaries in Ministry

As youth leaders, it is essential to develop and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life and doing so allows us to better serve God and bless others in all areas. This article helps highlight ways that we can better balance how we serve and how we rest, especially for those who are professional church workers.

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