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Stronger Together in 2012

by Phil Colvin It all started over ice cream. During a short break in the Ask & Imagine program in 2010, Su McLeod (Diocese of BC) Andrew Stephens-Rennie (Diocese of Ottawa) and myself talked about the shared joys and challenges … Continue reading

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Reason #2

On to Reason #2 that young Christians leave the church according to the Barna Study we’ve been following.  Reason #2 – Teens’ and twentysomethings’ experience of Christianity is shallow. “A second reason that young people depart church as young adults … Continue reading

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One Size does Not Fit All

Youth Ministry and Congregational Size Typology. Simon Bell (Port Perry, Ontario) gave a workshop which discussed how Youth Ministry structures, strategies and ideas are affected by congregation size typologies.  In this powerpoint, Simon describes these typologies and their impact on … Continue reading

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A Reflection on Youth Ministry

My interviews with each of the youth ministers were very interesting and informative.  Having now done three articles on what I learned, I realize I still have some questions.

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Round three: Fun and interesting things Churches are doing…

Each of the youth ministers I spoke with had something unique and interesting to tell me that they are doing, different from the others.  So I thought it would be a good idea to speak briefly about each of them … Continue reading

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Round Two: Outreach in the Twin Cities

Next let’s talk about how different youth ministries are getting involved in outreach programs and demonstrating their Christian values.  After all, Christianity is about DOING; helping and loving others to help make the world a better place.

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Youth Ministry on NL’s East Coast

Hi! It’s Allison, I’m back again! I want to welcome Heather and Matt and thank them for joining the editorial team with me.  I can’t wait to see what they’ve got cooking for their next updates. I will be writing … Continue reading

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