Terminal velocity is achieved when an object (usually falling from the sky) reaches its maximum speed. When it can go no faster, it has reached terminal velocity; in other words it has reached its full potential. I’m sure there’s much more to it than that, but since I’m not a scientist that simple explanation will have to do.…
There are times I don’t really like my small group. Don’t get me wrong, I really like my 8th grade guys, I just don’t always look forward to small group. My guys are on the over-active side, they usually forget their Bibles, they rarely share a prayer request of greater consequence than ‘pray that my team wins our football game Saturday’ and I’m fairly certain that none of them has been introduced to a deodorant stick.…
When it comes to small groups, there are lots of variables: Should they meet on campus or in homes? Should they be co-ed or same sex? Should they all study the same curriculum or be allowed to pick their own? Should they meet all year round or take the summer off?…
As our ministries grow, it becomes natural that our special events and activities grow, too. More students equals bigger events, bigger budgets, more planning, more medical forms, more vans to rent, more volunteers to recruit, more … well just about more everything!…
Watch kids’ relationships blast off on this retreat taken from Group’s book Jr. High Retreats & Lock-Ins. A healthy garden requires daily care. Fruits and vegetables must be planted and nurtured. Weeds must be pulled. Watering must be timed and measured.…
