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Youth Specialties Blog
Over 300 Writers Advancing Youth Ministry #AYM
August 17, 2017
By: Ethan WinfieldI Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now!
Starting out in youth ministry can be a very daunting journey, and sometimes we feel that…
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August 17, 2017
By: Dan IstvanikTaught VS. Caught: Saying More, Speaking Less
“What are you teaching, this week?” It is the question that students, parents and others ask…
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August 16, 2017
By: Maina Mwaura and Sabrena KlausmanBarefoot Republic: A Conversation with Amy Grant, Tommy Rhodes and Thomas Rose
Maina Mwuara and Sabrena Klausman sat down for a conversation with Amy Grant, Tommy Rhodes, and…
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August 14, 2017
By: Todd Jones6 Tips for Planning Youth Group Nights
Ready or not here it comes. Youth group is going to happen weekly no matter what,…
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August 11, 2017
By: Glen GuytonYouth Ministry on a “tiny” budget: The Pineapple Soda Principle
Having been in ministry for over 17 years, I remember having zero money for programming to…
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August 10, 2017
By: Scott TalleyFresh Start in the Fall
Summer time has gone by very fast and the school year has started for schools across…
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August 9, 2017
By: Jason MatthewsGood Questions to Ask Volunteers Before the Fall
Summer time is connection time. It’s that time of the ministry year when we either take…
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August 8, 2017
By: William ParkerHow Gangs are Reaching Young People with Youth Ministry Models
What if I told you that gangs are using youth ministry approaches to recruit and retain…
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August 8, 2017
By: Denny BurdaCornwall: Managing Mini Revolutions in your youth ministry
I recently spent my holiday in Vienna and Cornwall and found my inspiration for my next…
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August 7, 2017
By: Michael GuyerDon’t Waste Your College: It Starts This Semester
Summer time is coming to an end. The semester is about to begin. Whether it’s your…
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August 20, 2017
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