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January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Garden Dirt and Cheeto Dust

by Adam VanderStelt, Youth Leader at Trinity Church in Grandville, MI Written October 2020 “I’ve got to be honest. If I want to have fun, I’ll just call my friends and order my own pizza,” said Sam as he sawed away at an overgrown sumac tree, “But...
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December 10, 2020January 11, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

5 Most Impactful Youth Mission Trips

Many youth pastors and leaders have had a number of mission trip experiences either as a student or as a leader, so who better to ask about which ones have been the most impactful? In this blog post, you’ll find: Local Mission Trips International Mission Trips Mission...
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June 8, 2020January 18, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In Youth Ministry

Anti-Racist Resources For Your Youth Group

CRCNA Race Relations The CRCNA has and is continuing to develop resources about racism through their office of Race Relations. Not only do they provide education and practical ideas for churches in both the US and Canadian context but they also offer workshops on racism, leadership...
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October 11, 2019August 24, 2020 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In Youth Ministry

5 Events to Raise More Money for Your Next Youth Mission Trip

Convincing people to give you money isn’t always easy – even if it’s for a life-changing youth mission trip. You need to get creative to inspire your youth and make them excited about raising money for the trip. We’ve created a practical list for youth workers and...
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September 30, 2019January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

5 Reflection Questions to Ask After Your Mission Trip

Coming home from a youth mission trip can be much like falling off a mountaintop and walking away very disoriented. You have experienced so much in such a short time that coming back to real-life can be a letdown. One way to prevent disorientation is to spend...
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September 20, 2019August 24, 2020 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

7 Ways to Empower and Encourage Youth Before a Youth Mission Trip

Beyond the details of planning for a youth service trip is one of its most essential elements: building enthusiasm. A youth mission trip may be one of the most positive and memorable experiences a young adult encounters. We need the youthful gifts of passion and creativity to...
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August 1, 2019January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

9 Benefits of Youth Mission Trips

Through our 100 years of ministry, we have learned a lot including the fact that our youth mission trips are a powerful way to remain active in church and grow in your faith. Through a faith-forming, short-term mission trip experience, you will serve God and learn about...
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July 26, 2019August 24, 2020 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In Youth Ministry

5 Ways to Pray for Your Upcoming Mission Trip

Mission trips are often a life-changing experience. When planning to attend a mission trip there is more to the preparation than making sure your bag is packed with enough clean clothes for the week. You also want to prepare through prayer for all that you will experience....
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July 3, 2019August 24, 2020 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In Youth Ministry

Youth Worker Survey- Top 3 Report

A few months ago we distributed a survey aimed at youth workers of all kinds hoping to get a feel for some of the current trends in Youth Ministry. We will be using this data to share some recommendations periodically. Today we thought we would start by...
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February 8, 2019December 4, 2019 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

How to Plan a Mission Trip

7 Things to Do When Planning a Mission Trip for Teens If you’re planning a mission trip for a youth group, it can seem overwhelming. Based on our experience, here are things to consider when planning a mission trip for youth: Check dates with parents early in...
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October 9, 2018August 24, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Keep Seeking

“Keep seeking!” seems to answer many of the faith questions I’m regularly asked or asking myself.
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September 25, 2018January 27, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies, Youth Ministry

Middle School: A Key Age

I would say youth who have participated in SERVE go on to be more regularly involved in local service opportunities, both while they are in high school and beyond.
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