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Supporting College Students from Your Congregation
Our college students have been placed by God in relationships with so many new people in their vocation as student to be able to give reason for the hope that they have in Christ. Here are six practical ways to support your college students from your congregation as they transition.
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Social Media through the Filter of Christ
In ministry we might talk about social media as the boogieman. Instead, here are five ways we can talk to youth about how we process what we see and consume on social media through the filter of our faith and set Christ-centered boundaries.
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Technology Changes in Youth Ministry Here to Stay?
Technology has always been a fact moving and hard to hit target, but with the changes that have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, that pace has accelerated faster than any might have anticipated. If we focus on the Gospel, we stand a much better chance of making deliberate and intentionally wise choices with our finite resources.
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Think Before You Post: Social Media Risk Management for Youth Workers
We want to meet young people where they are at with the Gospel, but modern technology presents youth workers with an extra layer of challenge. As you navigate social media, it is important to consider how to manage risk so both you and your youth are protected and cared for.
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Sharing Scripture and Prayer on Social Media
As we look at social media and technology in youth ministry, we want to provide downloadable resources for you to use in your ministry.
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Keep Dancing as a Lifelong Learner
Our job as youth ministry leaders is to help translate God’s eternal living Word to the constantly changing cultures and people around us. In order to do this well and to stay rooted in God’s Word, we have to lifelong learners who encourage our youth to do the same.
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Who Am I?: Incorporating Baptismal Remembrance into Youth Ministry
For teens who are searching for identity and asking difficult questions, we want to focus them often on their Baptism. Here are three ways that we can remember and talk about the importance of Baptism in youth ministry.
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And When you Pray…Promoting Personal Prayer in Youth and Leaders
Cultivating habits of prayer can be a challenging and even confusing. However, there are things we can do to inspire and encourage the students in our care. This article and resources can help promote personal prayer in the lives of our youth.
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We’re Not Adults Yet: A Guide to Loving High School Seniors Well
We have the joy and privilege to be there and walk with our students through some of the most formative years of their lives. Many of our high school seniors are preparing for graduation and what comes next. Here are five ways you can make sure to care for your seniors as they transition.
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Building a Youth Ministry Team – Building for the Future
Building a youth ministry team can be an ongoing effort for lay and professional practitioners alike. In the final of three parts, we will discuss how you can ask and plan so your team is solid for the future.
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Building a Youth Ministry Team – Starting the Search
Building a youth ministry team can be an ongoing effort for lay and professional practitioners alike. In the second of three parts, we will look at where to start your search to build your team.
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Building a Youth Ministry Team – Getting Started
Building a youth ministry team can be an ongoing effort for lay and professional practitioners alike. In the first of a series, we talk about how to prepare before starting to build your team.
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