More from the Grab Bag

Sometimes others simply do a better job of saying the things that are on my mind, as is the case with these two posts.  I don’t think it’s any secret that understanding your context is the key to success in any ministry endeavor, but some contexts present more challenges than others.  I’m in a position [...]

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Student Ministry Grab Bag

Just when you think you’ve mastered Guitar Hero III (or can at least keep up on the medium level… kind of…) comes Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

Christianitytoday.com offers an interesting look into the organization Teen Missions, a missions boot camp of sorts for students.  (This stood out to me: “These kinds of high-intensity experiences, whether in missions [...]

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Student Ministry Grab Bag

 

Brian offers some artistic approaches to prayer with youth.

Josh introduces the idea of teaching the Examen to students.
Marko shares some interesting information about the relationship between self-perception and weight gain among teenage girls.
Anastasia Goodstein offers some good digital technology advice for teens about “When to Turn It Off”.

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