"I truly believe there can be tremendous spiritual growth during an intentional period of sacrifice and denial. But I wonder if …
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"I truly believe there can be tremendous spiritual growth during an intentional period of sacrifice and denial. But I wonder if …
Continue Reading about Guiding Teenagers in Lent: Give Up on Giving Up?
"As leaders, we can help kids make such connections, and the movies below lend themselves to that." Movies for Church …
"We adults can help youth reshape their thinking by putting a name to their experience that will help them see how God is at …
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"Our debates were crafted using the information from theology lectures and worked out in our small groups... Arguments ranged from …
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"The key is to develop a team of adult sponsors who work together in the best interest of the youth." Youth Ministers …
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"In general, when you, as the adult leader, coordinate transportation, you assume responsibility and liability. Always make …
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"I decided to create Scrabble for Sunday School as a special treat, or a year-end celebration, or special event." Scrabble for all …
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"It could be as simple as playing a game of Go Fish or staring at the stars from a blanket on the driveway. Could we practice the …
"With my photos, I was able to saturate our church communications channels with the story of our mission trip, but I am only one …
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"You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are …
