“Who knew when we were doing short-term mission trips, we were training to serve at home?” -Tory Ruark, Standards of Excellence Amanda Roozeboom, SERVE Director, sat down with the Tory at Standards of Excellence (SOE) to talk about how we rethought missions, during the COVID-19 pandemic, through... Read More...
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... Read More...
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... Read More...
THEME: The Unshakable Kingdom: For the King and the Kingdom THEME PASSAGE: Hebrews 12:25-29 “25 See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we... 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 for churches in both the US and Canadian context but they also offer workshops on racism, leadership... Read More...
Every spring season, Youth Unlimited is preparing to mobilize thousands of teens and volunteers to participate in SERVE – weeklong mission trips across the United States and Canada. SERVE is a unique approach to mission experiences because it allows students to partner with churches in communities and... Read More...
SERVE 2019 was one of the most influential weeks of my life. Seeing the broken state some people live in is one thing but having the opportunity to help them and change their way of life is entirely different. We made a difference, even if all we... Read More...
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5 (NIV) The Bible is full of stories. These stories, or narratives, give us a glimpse into the nature and character of God, as well as God’s relationship to... 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 them excited about raising money for the trip. We’ve created a practical list for youth workers and... 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 that coming back to real-life can be a letdown. One way to prevent disorientation is to spend... Read More...