(USMB NextGen is NOT affiliated with Meta or Instagram in any way.  This is just a helpful article for anyone who works with teenagers).   This post is not about the access social media should have with teens; that is a decision for each family and church, but this is more about what it is, the

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You’re likely here because you’re either gearing up for a mission trip or contemplating one. I’m eager to share the insights from my own journeys with you. With 20 years in youth ministry under my belt and participation in over 15 short-term mission trips—11 of which I led—I’ve amassed considerable experience.  I am not trying

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Travel Tips to ASCENT

As you are getting ready for ASCENT your to-do list might seem to be getting longer rather than shorter and it seems overwhelming.  We don’t want to add to your plate but here are a few travel tips to keep in mind while you are preparing for ASCENT.   Send a Packing List to Parents

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Just because it’s late doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Every ASCENT we offer late nite options as one more way to have fun and connect with others. Get excited about these late-nite options: Who needs sleep anyways?   SILENT DISCO Friday | 10pm Everyone gets their own headphones with three channel options.  People

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