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June 22, 2022July 6, 2022 | by Ron deVries In Youth Ministry

Summer Serve

For many of us, the summer season brings the smell of hotdogs cooking, s’mores burning and the enjoyment of sipping a cold beverage on the deck. (And those of us […]
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May 20, 2022July 6, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Trusting Wise People

“Plans fail for the lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22 NIV Back in my youth I had a lot of plans, visions, and ideas, but I […]
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May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

My Plans vs God’s Plan

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV One of the most exciting things to do in life is make plans for […]
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April 22, 2022March 25, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Crock pot or microwave?

Have you ever prepared a roast early morning and then let it cook in a crock pot throughout the day? Have you ever placed the ingredients in a bread maker […]
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April 8, 2022April 7, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Posture

Many of us approach mentoring with the idea that it is a process that is based within a specific context: two people sitting across a table from one another engaged […]
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March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of working with several churches that are interested in developing intergenerational mentoring connections in their congregation. While each situation is unique, […]
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January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Ready. Set. Wait???

I don’t like airline travel. It isn’t because I’m afraid of flying, it’s because I’m annoyed by waiting. To me nothing is more frustrating than packing a bag, arriving at […]
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January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, SERVE, Youth Ministry

Is There More To Supporting Student Mission Trips Than Writing A Check?

My wife and I have been part of a small group for the last 20 years. We started out as five couples but the size of the group has grown […]
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May 13, 2021May 19, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

12 Ways Youth Can Serve at Home

In Galatians 5:13-14 we read “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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June 8, 2020December 14, 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 […]
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