Category Archives: Teenagers
What Does God Want You to be When You Grow Up?
Last Fall, a small group from my church walked in a local crisis pregnancy center 5K. At the finish line, I sat on a park bench with a young couple, new to our church family. We chatted, getting to know … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Children, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, Future, God, grace, Growing Up, Imagination, Jesus, Plans
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The Teenage Exodus from Church: Part One
As a youth pastor, I minister to teenagers on a regular basis. Mimicking behavior of the adults in the church, the teens exhibit varying degrees of commitment to Christ and to their church family. Teenagers in the Church today, prepare … Continue reading
Youth Ministry: Hindrance or Helpful?
Quite recently, I viewed a video perpetuating the idea that youth ministry contributes to the mass exodus of teens from the church after High School. The producer of the show conveyed the idea that youth ministry focuses too much on … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, God, Jesus, Teenagers, Youth Ministry
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No Lone Rangers in the Faith
This morning I crawled out of bed at 5:45. No, not because Noah hopped into bed begging to eat breakfast. No, on this day I woke early to join Junior High students around their school’s flagpole. At least 200 students, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Prayer, See You at the Pole, Teenagers
Tagged Bible, Christians, Faith, God, Jesus, Lone Ranger, See You at the Pole, Teenagers, Tonto
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