"I want us as a church to turn away from the easy stereotype of a once-a-year Youth Sunday and towards a more spirit-filled and …
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"I want us as a church to turn away from the easy stereotype of a once-a-year Youth Sunday and towards a more spirit-filled and …
Continue Reading about When To Do Youth Sunday? EVERY Sunday

"Our students spent a full half-hour focused on interpreting and communicating the ideas we discussed in Confirmation Class …

Engaging the Bible in Youth Group I have been a Youth Minister since the early 90’s and I can tell you that incorporating …
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"In other words, the church is called to help youth to embrace their identity as valuable, and beloved children of God. Youth …
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Webinar August 16, 2017 If you are a youth minister, you know the important …
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"Teachers who feel connected – to each other, and to church leaders/staff – will be more committed to the faith formation program. …
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"This research is revealing the long-term impacts of camp, impacts that go far beyond a 'camp high' that fades quickly after the …
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"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and …
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"Holy Week is a remarkably powerful spiritual week. Provide time and space for young people to be immersed in a quiet Sabbath time …

"Place a jelly bean in front of each child. Say: When I say 'go,' roll your jelly bean across the room using only your …
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