Talking Pre-Teen Retreats

With Fall Pre-Teen Retreats for 4th-6th graders just around the corner… we talked with two of our speakers about the upcoming season, why they particularly value retreats for this age group, and how to best equip your adult leaders to maximize the impact of your retreat weekend. Our guests are: Michael Bouchard In 2nd grade, Michael […]

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Dear Youth Pastor, It’s worth the effort.

I know, youth pastor… you’ve got a lot on your plate. People expect a lot from you; your senior pastor isn’t always sympathetic to the uniqueness of your ministry; and the pay isn’t… well… awesome. And, then, last night you had that conversation with your spouse, the one where you say something’s got to change […]

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TGIF. But not why you’d think.

I love Fridays… but not for the reason you’d think. Most Fridays at camp, we’re getting ready for hundreds of students to arrive. Today, there are more than a thousand middle- and high-school students on their way to camp.

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