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What teenagers really want: Fame, fortune and more

Recent studies are saying that teenagers want to be famous. YPulse breaks it down to what they think young people are really saying:
1. They want to be…

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Camp tips for working with inner-city kids

For several years now I’ve directed an Angel Tree camp for inner-city kids that’s arranged by some old college friends. We take one week in July or…

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What I learned from interviewing with churches: There’s no vision

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Freebie Friday #4: “Who Is God” Bible study talk sheets

This week’s Freebie Friday resource are two Bible study talk sheets I wrote back in 2002. Part one addresses misconceptions students might have about who…

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Teens say Dad ranks only a little higher than pets

According to a recent report by Harris Interactive, Inc., Dads aren’t ranking too high among teens as someone who makes them happy.
What makes you…

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So many transitions in my life during 2006

The year 2006 was probably the craziest year of my life, full of major transitions that have been pretty emotionally taxing.

December 2005: Dana and I started…

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Dealing with the pressures of church leadership

Ally Moody of Gainsville, Texas contacted me by e-mail asking how I deal with the pressures of church leadership. Here’s what works for me:

Spending time…

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How to meet and greet people at church

Unfortunately, a previous video I posted on this topic no longer seems to be available, which is a shame because it was excellent. So, here’s another…

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Terapad review: A new blogging platform youth group websites

Using Blogger to communicate youth group news isn’t really a new idea. I know of several churches that use it quite effectively. However, a new blogging…

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“Schmorgesborg spirituality” increasing among teens in 2007

In continuing their series on teen trends for 2007, Ypulse reported this today:

#2- Major media production houses will follow the lead of Christian production…

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