by Tammy Deastlov | Apr 23, 2018 | Re-Think
“Why are you still leading youth group every week?” I knew the question was coming from my lead pastor (again), and I dreaded it. When I came on as children’s pastor, it was understood that in time, overseeing our youth ministry would become my responsibility as well....
by Gabe Qunitana | Apr 26, 2017 | Re-Think
The week to week rhythm of youth ministry is a roller coaster of fun, deep conversation and less than Paleo-friendly snacks. We plan, we schedule, we reschedule and we change the plan. As leaders, we’re constantly thinking about what to do to send a message to the...
by Joe Gorra | Jul 27, 2013 | Featured, Re-Think
One of the most life-giving gifts that pastors can ever give to a local congregation is wise understanding for how to live life as it is meant to be lived; a life of loving service to God and to our neighbors. Try reading the New Testament epistles that way and...
by Christian Dunn | Mar 8, 2013 | Re-Think
I know people like to emphasize often that its “not about events and programs.” I get it. We want it to be about people, and relationship, and the Spirit. Plus, events cost money, they are hard to organize (have you ever tried to get teens to commit to...
by Christian Dunn | Aug 29, 2012 | Reviews and Resources
I recently went on a “moonlight” hike with my friends through a familiar state park near our church. We decided we didn’t care whether we walked on trails or not, and eventually we were pretty lost. At 2am, with scary sounds everywhere, this could...
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