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- November 16-19, 2017
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- Cook Convention Center
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Latest From The Youth Specialties Blog
May 22, 2017
By: Joshua GlymphA Video Training Series: 3 Great Questions to Ask Christian Students
In a previous video, we talked about sharing the gospel with students. In this video I…
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May 18, 2017
By: Dan IstvanikBaked Bean Bubble Blow
IT IS PRETTY MUCH WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE! A LOT OF BEANS, A LITTLE BIT OF…
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May 18, 2017
By: Jacob EckebergerCreating Camps Your Volunteers Won’t Want to Miss
Last week, YS Blog Author Chase Snyder led a really solid webinar about how we can…
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May 17, 2017
By: Paul TurnerFun Game on the Cheap: Dragon’s Gold
PAUL TURNER is a long-time youth worker, speaker, and blogger of all things youth ministry. He’s the…
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May 17, 2017
By: Jacob EckebergerWhy I Left, Why I Stayed: A conversation with Tony and Bart Campolo
Recently, Bart and Tony Campolo joined Maina Mwuara, Sabrena Klausman, and myself in a Hangout On…
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May 17, 2017
By: Corey Jones95 Proven Life Hacks and Apps for Life Efficiency
Have you ever found yourself looking for the perfect hack or app to simply make life…
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May 16, 2017
By: Fred OduyoyeMinutes in Ministry: Fred’s Backstage Conversations at Catalyst
This past week, Fred Oduyoye spent time backstage at Catalyst interviewing a few of the speakers…
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May 16, 2017
By: Sara GalyonDuct Tape Hockey Mask
This game is best played around Halloween. Supplies Lots of candy Plastic hockey masks (sold around…
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May 13, 2017
By: Chase SnyderThe Worst Way For A Youth Pastor To Manage Time
Ministry is busy, ya’ll. I’m sure that you operate like I do and are always looking…
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May 11, 2017
By: Dan IstvanikBlock-tionary
Pictionary Meets Jenga Meets Charades Meets Your Youth Group!? It is a quick silly upfront group game,…
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