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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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 […] Read More...
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. Read More...
How do we engage young people meaningfully so they will grow and develop spiritually? And what congregational practices lead to spiritual maturity in our young people? In my experience, we are not alone in wrestling with questions like these. The fact is, ministering to young people is... Read More...