Tag Archives: youth

There’s a Spark in You so Let it Shine!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

I enjoy being able to incorporate music into our time together.  There are many secular artists who have powerful messages to share through their songs.  But much of the music that is on the i-pods of our young people is … Continue reading →

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Youth Ministry in a Digital Age

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Julie Hagen and I recently led a workshop for the Koinonia Festival of Workshops about Youth Ministry in a Digital Age. We put together ideas for using social media before you meet, when you meet, and after you meet to … Continue reading →

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To Spend or Not to Spend…

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

As we plan a new calendar year, one of our biggest concerns and thus biggest debates tends to be of a budgetary nature. Our most recent committee meeting exemplified this as we discussed whether or not we should be attending … Continue reading →

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An “Imposter” Faith

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

A recent CNN article talks about the recently published book “Almost Christian” by Kendra Creasy Dean. The book looks at the changing face of Christianity for teenagers, but perhaps not in the way you might expect. It argues that teenagers … Continue reading →

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ARHGLU

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

This past Friday, our youth group met. We talked about having obedient faith and what God commands Christians to do. Part of this was making a list of the things God asks of us. The things you may expect came … Continue reading →

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Musicians have to eat too…

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Are you thinking about hosting a concert at your church in the near future? Have you thought about how your congregation will pay for the concert? These are some of the questions that I have been thinking about recently as … Continue reading →

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Got it in the Bag

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

I recently was talking with another person on staff at the church about what I carry when I go somewhere with the youth. They seemed surprised that I made sure I had certain things with me. But, when it comes … Continue reading →

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Personal Space

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Youth, particularly teenage youth, need their own space, and that need applies to church life as well.   Churches need to provide their youth group with a space uniquely theirs, a lounge, a recreation center, or even just a quiet … Continue reading →

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