Reflection

God’s Calling…

Post a Comment » Written on January 10th, 2011     
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Reid Olson – Youth Pastor, Washington

A former student from our youth group, now in seminary recently interviewed me for a leadership class. “What, or who influenced your call into ministry?” Without a breath, or a second of reflection, I …

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With Resolve

2 comments Written on January 3rd, 2011     
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Aune Carlson – Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Chicago, IL

As the New Year was approaching I began contemplating resolutions – would I be making any for 2011?

While preparing the blog before heading out of the office last week …

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What’s Your Story?

Post a Comment » Written on January 1st, 2011     
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Eric Landin – Pastoral Intern, Cedarcreek Covenant Church, Maple Valley, WA

In my 16 months of youth ministry as an NPTS intern, I have learned that many of our students don’t know the classic Bible stories – the ones branded …

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Advent: What Are We Really Getting Ready For?

1 Comment » Written on December 13th, 2010     
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Benjamin Kerns – Youth Pastor, California

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There is something magical about the Christmas season. From Thanksgiving on, people spend a significant amount of their free time and extra money preparing for one day. There are cookies to bake, cards …

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road, part 3

Post a Comment » Written on December 6th, 2010     
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Does My Youth Ministry Have the Shape, the Story, and the Staff that Will Anchor Student’s Faith?

Lastly in our dialogue about helping students anchor their faith are questions about how we lead and how we let others lead.

STAFF…

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Stop Killing Our Dreams

Post a Comment » Written on December 6th, 2010     
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Phil Jackson – Pastor, N. Lawndale, Chicago

This is the snap shot of our great community that I love and serve the Lord in. The stats are bad but there is a movement of hope and change amongst the residents …

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Celebrate…Capture the Moment

Post a Comment » Written on December 1st, 2010     
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Melissa Wall – Lead Pastor, Illinois

Thanksgiving… warm mash potatoes where butter melts down your plate that matches the conversation around the table.

Advent… four weeks of anticipating the simplicity of the Christmas Story. Twinkle of candle light …

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A Gospel Partnership

Post a Comment » Written on November 29th, 2010     
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Aune Carlson – Chicago, Illinois

This September I was given the opportunity to attend the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) conference in Chicago. It was my first time attending and I was so excited to be able to be there. …

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Post a Comment » Written on November 22nd, 2010     
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Denise McKinney – Ministry Coach, Writer and Communicator, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Does My Youth Ministry Have the Shape, the Story and the Staff that Will Anchor Students’ Faith?

Recently, my husband reminded me that before any inclement winter weather hits this …

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Fundraising Ideas

Post a Comment » Written on November 22nd, 2010     
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Fundraising is one of those things that has to be done, requires a lot of time and energy but it can be a lot of fun and a great way to make memories with the students and volunteers involved with …

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