We’re Hiring! You Interested?
Looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? USMBNextGen is hiring an Admin! This remote position offers competitive pay and just 5 hours of work per week, giving you the freedom to work from home while making an impact. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Simply
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ASCENT PROMO MATERIALS
Have you ever wanted to hype something up, but you don’t have any graphics, and all promotion just has to fall on your storytelling or PowerPoint designs?! Well, we can help in that department. We have created a media packet with graphics, videos, and even a digital magazine to help your prompt ASCENT 2025. It’s
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New Speakers and Worship Band for ASCENT 2025
We are so excited to officially announce the speaker and worship band for this year’s national camp for high school students, ASCENT. Our team has been working behind the scenes to create an unforgettable camp experience, carefully designing every element to meet teenagers where they are today. From current issues to spiritual growth, this year’s
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Equipping Your Small Group Leaders to Lead Like Champions
Leading a youth ministry is like being the coach of a spiritual all-star team. Sure, you’ve got the playbook (it’s called the Bible, folks), but getting your small group leaders to step up their game and grow deeper spiritually can sometimes feel like herding caffeinated squirrels. Fear not, fearless youth worker! Below are some creative
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We’re Sponsoring YOU to Attend NPO: National Pastor’s Orientation!
UPDATE: We are full for scholarships for the 2025 NPO. Check back in 2027 for the next NPO. Hey, youth pastors, we’ve got an exciting opportunity just for you! USMB Nextgen is offering to sponsor the FIRST THREE youth pastors (part-time or full-time) to attend the National Pastor’s Orientation (NPO), coming up in sunny
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10 Ways to Inspire Students to Sign Up for ASCENT Camp
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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ASCENT’s 2025 theme: ANCHORED
Introducing our camp theme, “ANCHORED,” where high school students are invited to deepen their faith and discover steadfast strength amidst life’s challenges. At ASCENT, we firmly believe that being rooted in faith is essential for navigating life’s unpredictable waves. This year, we emphasize the profound truth that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ serve
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Ever Heard of SlideChef? Every Youth Worker Needs This In Their Toolkit
In the dynamic world of youth ministry, engaging presentations or games can make all the difference in capturing the attention of young audiences. There are many great websites where you can find games, sermon backgrounds, and even presentation templates. Downloadyouthministry.com is by far the best, but most things on that website cost money. What if
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Navigating Instagram’s Teen Accounts: A Guide for Parents and Youth Workers
(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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10 Youth Ministry Websites for Youth Workers
Are you starting out in youth ministry? Maybe you’re just a volunteer and have no idea where all these other youth workers get ideas. I would love to tell you we all are just that creative but the honest answer is we “steal ideas” from each other all the time. Stealing might be too harsh,
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10 Terrible Tips for Recruiting Adult Volunteers for Youth Ministries
Recruiting adult volunteers for youth ministry can be a daunting task. It requires careful planning, lots of encouragement, and a welcoming attitude to build a strong team. There are so many lists of good ideas. What if you hear some of the worst ones? If you want to struggle in ministry alone, limit your impact,
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