"I love that young people are in church, not for a specified purpose, but just to “be.” Just to hang out. Just to be bored. Just …
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"I love that young people are in church, not for a specified purpose, but just to “be.” Just to hang out. Just to be bored. Just …
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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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"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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"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the …

"Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules... In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we …

"The same older adult group turns in their favorite bible verse or verses. These are compiled onto a bookmark which is …
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"On the drive back to the church, the deacon was able to help the youth process the visit and to claim the truth that faith …
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There are plenty reasons why pizza is an ideal food for youth groups. It arrives ready-to-eat; most people like it (vegetarians …
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