How To Make Changes To Your Confirmation Program
Right now a lot of churches are celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation. It’s a season that is filled with joy and there is also a moment of relief...
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How To Kill A Youth Ministry Event
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Is Your Ministry Feeling Stuck?
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Why No One Signs Up For Your Events
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Over three months ago I decided to start over in youth ministry. I started working at a parish with great leadership, a wonderful staff; however,...
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Are Your Teens Equipped To Lead Their Peers?
I asked a group of youth. “How are you being leaders with your friends?” Silence. I kept pushing the question. Finally, one girl said, “I don’t think...
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Why You Might Feel A Little Burnt Out
When do you get time off? Are you just coming off a break wondering, “When’s the next one coming along?” If you are constantly tired and feeling like...
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Are You A Grateful Leader?
I recently watch a Ted Talk entitle The Happy Secret To Better Work by Shawn Achor. It made me think about my own attitude and whether or not I was...
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Why You Don’t Need To Spend Hundreds Of Dollars On Curriculum
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Why You Should Remove Requirements From Confirmation
No one ever walks into a Confirmation preparation informational meeting thinking, “I’m really looking forward to knowing what’s required of me?” They...
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Apr 5, 2017