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How to Plan and Lead Worship

“Help!  I have to plan worship for (youth camp/conference/event) and I don't know how to do that!” Have no fear, a resource is here!  This was written especially for youth and young adults who are responsible for planning and leading … Continue reading

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Five Reasons to Stay in Church

By Aiden Enns This column is for all those people who feel trapped in church. I recognize that worship services, which are one of the foundations of our Christian life together, simply don’t work for everyone. I hear complaints about … Continue reading

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Coping with ‘Anxieties’ about Youth Ministry

Is “Getting Results” the Agenda?  Changing the Agenda with Contemplative Youth Ministries. One of the things that constantly amazes me in youth ministry is how adults and some clergy in congregations seem afraid of youth’s spiritual experiences.  Spiritual encounters are … Continue reading

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‘Blue Like Jazz’ offers an invigorating view

review by Michael Messenger 'I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. But sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself… I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But … Continue reading

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The Oxygen Mask Approach

I came across this article dealing with the fact that youth ministers often forget that they need to make time for themselves to just “hang out with God” and it is so true.  Even in my limited time leading youth … Continue reading

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Why Christians are like Trees

by Mike Janz One of my favourite places in the world is the West Coast of Vancouver Island. It rains there. A lot. It is one of the wettest places in the world. In fact, if you stay there long … Continue reading

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