We’re Sponsoring YOU to Attend NPO: National Pastor’s Orientation!
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 San Diego, California. This is a $450 value, and it could be YOU heading to this incredible event for
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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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Effective Tips For Short-Term Mission Trips (Tips 11-15 | During The Trip)
(Here is part three of our list of tips for short-term mission trips. CLICK HERE for part one and CLICK HERE for part two) The initial set of tips I’ve shared focuses on pre-trip preparations and ensuring your team is ready and able to reach your destination. Now, I’d like to pivot to advice for
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Follow Up to ASCENT 2024
ASCENT 2024 is now in the books. We have heard many wonderful stories and comments on this year’s camp. In following up this year we have two options for youth workers and leaders. First, if you have any good pictures from ASCENT, please share them by adding them to our Google Drive by CLICKING HERE.
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J-Time (Morning Devotions)
J-Time Is Our Morning Devotionals At ASCENT Start your day with J-Time (Jesus Time), our morning devotional session at ASCENT camp. Join us at 7am each morning by the firepit near the Snack Shack. Bring your Bible or Bible app and be guided by Joanna through a reflective journey in the scriptures. Everything will be
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WIFI & Cell Signal
Important Update for ASCENT Camp 2024 We are thrilled about our new location for ASCENT camp at Camp W.O.W. in Stuart, OK! Some of the key highlights of these new changes are Exclusive use of the entire camp (no more sharing with other groups) Air-conditioned in ALL buildings! Extra space for workshops, sessions, and prayer
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