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The Secret Sauce of Youth Ministry

Andy Stanley recently came under fire by suggesting that the secret sauce of youth ministry is in parents getting their kids to attend a large church. At least, that’s the sound byte that’s rapidly spreading around the Internet. (Stanley did apologize and reframed his comments through hindsight) Ironically, my first volunteer youth ministry experience took place in the church in a large, suburban mega-church that effectively reached thousands of local students.…

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Going on Record

When was the last time you went on record? Whether you feel you have enough knowledge of a situation or not, people are waiting for you to set the vibe. Lorne Michaels, producer and creator of Saturday Night Live, modeled this in a New York Post article: NY Post: Do you think the show will be around in 10 years?…

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You Are Not Alone

Can I encourage you into this next year? It actually involves sharing how I was caught off guard this past month. There I was, sitting in a dark room by myself while weeping hot tears. A couple from our church had stopped by only moments earlier to surprise my family with an end-of-the-year gift.…

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