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Hyperlink 2012: Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering

The gathering begins. Let me introduce you to the specialist home team, who will be sharing their experience with you. And if you’re here, why don’t you drop them a line? After all, this event is all about making connections! Continue reading

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The “Y” in Youth Ministry

By Christian Harvey Whenever I consult with a church around youth ministry my first question is always “Why do you want to do it?” The answers vary in their wording, but usually they are some variation of “If we don’t … Continue reading

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On the Road to Success

I was asked to review a book about 5 months ago called “Awakening Youth Discipleship” by Brian Mahan, Michael Warren and David White. Five months later I have re-read the first 2 sections 3 times and realized without a dictionary … Continue reading

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Locking Up the Poor: Laura’s Response

By Laura Walton This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons. Check out the article here. The new “tough on crime” bill is challenging. It is … Continue reading

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Locking Up the Poor: Andrew’s Response

By Andrew Stephens-Rennie This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons.  What time do I have, really? What time do I have to think about things … Continue reading

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Locking Up the Poor: Judy’s Response

By Judy Steers This is a response to Christian Harvey’s article about the Omnibus Crime Bill that was recently passed in the House of Commons.  Check out the article here Lots of people are talking about this issue!  Thanks for … Continue reading

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Shhhh….we don’t talk about that!

Six Reasons Young Christian Leave the Church Reason #4 – Young Christians’ church experiences related to sexuality are often simplistic, judgmental. “With unfettered access to digital pornography and immersed in a culture that values hyper-sexuality over wholeness, teen and twentysometing … Continue reading

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Talk it up!

Reason #3 That young Christians leave the church – Churches come across as antagonistic to science. “One of the reasons young adults feel disconnected from church or from faith is the tension they feel between Christianity and science. The most common … Continue reading

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The Problem with Mission Trips

By Christian Harvey Last week Andrew posted a great reflection on the trouble with short term missions. This is something with which I have struggled with a lot and would like to come at it from a different angle. Most … Continue reading

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Reason #1…….

In a blog dated December 14th I referred to a study that looks at 6 reasons young people leave church. Do you think their conclusions are applicable to the Anglican Church? Here is Reason #1 and my thoughts. Reason #1 – … Continue reading

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