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August 29, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

A Look Back at Brighton Serve 2015

The following is a reflection on Brighton Serve 2015 by Linda Jeronimus: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Receive now the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21b Our church responded “Here I am (we are) Lord.” From prayer shawl makers, prayer partners, kitchen help, worksite volunteers, creative Gems,...
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August 3, 2015September 9, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Why Young Athletes Lack Grit and How to Build It

The following is a post by Tim Elmore of Growing Leaders. As you read it, consider what we can learn about our faith formation from these insights on the next generation. To view the original post, click here. I recently spoke to a hitting coach for a professional...
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July 27, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Seven Changes that Affect Every Generation

If you were born before 1980, I’m sure you’ve noticed an interesting trend: it seems that every generation of adults looks at the newest batch of kids and is sure they are the worst bunch of rebels our world has ever seen. Thousands of years ago, Socrates...
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July 14, 2015September 9, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Earning the Right to be Heard by Students

The following is a piece from Growing Leaders, by Tim Elmore. To view the original post, click here. Last year, the results of a Harris Poll were released on the subject of respect. In this first-of-its-kind survey, a Harris Poll asked 2,250 adults to compare their memories...
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July 8, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

No Longer a Mission Trip – Just Life – The Other 51

The following is an excerpt from the student’s devotions in our 2015 theme material at Live It and Serve this summer. It was Friday of my mission week. That week was the first week I had ever sat with a homeless man. I took my tray and sat with...
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July 2, 2015September 1, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

We All Need to Love – The Other 51

The following is an excerpt from the student’s devotions in our 2015 theme material at Live It and Serve this summer. Diane grew up in what others would consider a Christian home. Diane’s family; two older brothers, mom, dad and Diane, went to church every Sunday – twice, but...
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June 26, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

His Daughters and Sons – The Other 51

The following is an excerpt from the student’s devotions in our 2015 theme material at Live It and Serve this summer. A few years ago, I was wandering through a mall in the city in which I work. I had finished a meeting with one of my friends from...
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June 21, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

From Amazing to Ordinary

Many of our students and those of us in the youth ministry field spent time this summer on a service trip. These weeks are almost always amazing. After experiencing a week of living, serving, eating and worshiping together in Christian community, in true unity with God and...
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June 15, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Rebuilders of Almost Anything

Are we, as the North American Church, living in sin by spending so much time trying to keep our kids moral and safe? Or are we equipping and mobilizing our youth to live for something that is worth Jesus dying for? Youth/Family Pastor and Youth Unlimited Mission...
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June 9, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Go Do Something

I was almost 20 years old when it came to me. I was not in church, youth group or doing any “holy” activity. I was sitting in my Jeep Cherokee outside of the garage where I worked, looking at a tall brick building with chipped paint and...
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June 3, 2015September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

My 51 – Menno, South Dakota Community

Three years ago I came to the small town of Menno, South Dakota to serve as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church (NALC/LCMC). It was the first time I had ever heard of this “thing” called Serve. Our town has a population of 608 and five (yes, count...
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May 28, 2015July 22, 2019 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

The Chicago Covenant

On April 22, in Chicago, IL, 24 Christian Reformed youth workers and denominational staff came together to strategize and strengthen student discipleship within the context of local congregations. Those attending were a great representation of the countless committed and passionate youth workers found in Christian Reformed congregations...
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