Theme Nights 2026

Get ready—ASCENT 2026 is leveling up the fun! Each night of camp will feature a special theme, and both campers and counselors are encouraged to dress up and get creative. Every evening’s theme will connect directly to that night’s late-night party. Whether you go all-in with a full costume or keep it simple with themed

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How to Create a Great Job Description for a Summer Internship (That Actually Helps You AND Your Intern)

When it comes to summer internships in ministry, most churches fall into one of two categories: “We’ll just figure it out as we go…” “Let’s create a clear, helpful plan that sets everyone up for success.” Guess which one interns (and staff) prefer? 🙃 If you’re looking to host a youth, worship, or kids ministry

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What America’s Largest & Fastest-Growing Churches Have in Common (and What They Avoid)

Each fall, Outreach Magazine publishes the Outreach 100 (outreach100.com), ranking the largest and fastest-growing churches in the U.S. (attendance is gathered via Lifeway Research’s survey plus Hartford Institute public data).   They do this every year so you should really check it out.  But we used the data, scanned the lists, and fed them through AI

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Fun Resource: Slides With Friends

Bring Your Youth Ministry to Life with Slides With Friends Looking to level up your youth group sessions? Slides With Friends is a dynamic web-based tool that transforms ordinary slides into interactive experiences—think live polls, quizzes, word clouds, icebreakers, photo sharing, and more—all seamlessly accessible via smartphones or devices. It’s designed to engage, not lecture—perfect

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