Youth workers, it’s time to rally your high school students for ASCENT Summer Camp! We all know how life-changing a week at camp can be—new friendships, incredible worship moments, and unforgettable experiences. But first, we have to get them excited enough to sign up! Here are 10 fun and practical ways to get those registrations

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ASCENT 2025’s Dinner Themes

Each night, there will be a unique and fun theme for dinner. Campers and counselors will be encouraged to dress up according to that night’s theme, which will also correspond with that evening’s late-night party.  The purpose is to have fun and maybe win some prizes for the best fit.  Plus the top three winners

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(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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