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How to Talk to Students About Paris

After the tragic terrorist attack in Paris, people’s emotions are all over the map. How can you talk with your students about what happened and how they feel? Rebekah Bled offers sage advice.

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Don’t Do It Alone: Tips on Connecting

Any ministry can be very isolating, and at times, like you’re on a deserted island. If you’ve been in youth ministry for five weeks or five years, there will be seasons when you feel you are all alone. Eddie Erwin shares wisdom on connecting.

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Youth Interns: Is Your Church Following the Law?

In every church I have served, there has been at least one youth who has worked for the church as an intern. Unfortunately, many churches do not understand the dynamics of this relationship or the legal obligations it brings. The consequences of not following the law are substantial; so, listen up!

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Caring for Leaders 101

Adult leaders in youth ministry give up vacation for mission trips, weekends with their families for retreats, and their Sunday nights. They deserve attention. They deserve to be cared for.

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Does God Have a Plan for Me?

There are many stages in life when we would really like to be able to look ahead and know the twists and turns life will take. Adults start asking “What do you want to be?” or “What do you plan to do with your life?” For those active in the church whether in youth groups or more, God would seem to be the best place to find the answers. This is true… up to a point.

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5 Conversations to Have with Your New Senior Pastor

Uprooting your life and family can be a very stressful time, and your new senior pastor needs your support. What do you wish you knew when you first moved here? What mistakes have you made that they should avoid? Make yourself available to him or her just as they will be to you. Build the kingdom together.

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How to ruin a talk with video

Love it or hate it, I think it’s safe to assume technology is here to stay. As we process what this means for our talks, presentations, and other situations in which clarity is key, here are five definite ways to ruin a talk with a video clip.

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How to End Sunday School

I’m often asked in youth ministry circles, what curriculum do use for Sunday School? I answer, we don’t have Sunday School. The response, how did you do it? Answer: I offered something else and Sunday School died.

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