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How to Teach Junior Highers without Losing Your Mind, Part 3
Teaching junior highers; I’m not sure a higher calling exists! Churches often make the mistake of seeing junior high ministry as a place for young, or spiritually immature, leaders to cut their teeth...
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Junior High Youth Workers: Four Things to Look For
If your junior high ministry is like most, you are in need of help, and are constantly on the lookout for suckers (errr, qualified candidates) to join the cause. And, if your junior high ministry is...
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Helping Students Transition From Children’s to Youth Ministry
Once again, you have successfully completed the ‘move up’ checklist. It’s that time of year when the elementary school grads join middle school youth ministry. Welcome letter and packet sent. Check....
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When Your Son Starts Junior High…
In our house, we’re working with the change that’s taking place as our oldest son, Aeden, is entering into junior high this fall. As parents, who’ve worked in youth ministry for 21 years, we feel...
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5 Reasons to Attend Middle School Ministry Campference This October!
I remember the phone call vividly; partly because most conversations with Mark Oestreicher are memorable. But this one was more stimulating than most. Marko was sharing his latest dream, an idea that...
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Can I Have a Phone?
“Can I Have a Phone?” Answering Every Kid’s Burning Question An article from David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com Parents with kids understand the dilemma smartphones bring. On one hand, getting kids a...
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