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Ever been asked, “why do we have so many different denominations?” I can’t count how many times I have been asked that question. So I took a whole summer to read, watch, and study the history of church denominations. I didn’t want just a history lesson but wanted to really answer that complicated question. So
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Improving Your Preaching & Teaching
Every youth worker wants to be a better preacher and teacher. Every time I (Kyle) ask a youth worker what they want to improve in with their ministry – almost always near the top is to improve their preaching/teaching. It’s a crucial part of youth ministry and it’s a skill set that needs continued focus.
Free Monthly Download
Every month we will make available a free download from USMB Youth. Some will be actual files and others will be linked for free stuff! The goal is so you don’t have to spend extra time or resources finding things for youth ministry. Feel free to contact if you have a resource you would like
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ASCENT Theme for 2021
We are excited to announce our theme for 2021’s ASCENT. HOME. Every soul on the planet has a deep longing for peace and satisfaction. Since the beginning of time, God has invited humanity to step into a pure, personal, and powerful relationship with Him to satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. This year’s theme
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Free Monthly Download
Every month we will make available a free download from USMB Youth. Some will be actual files and others will be links for free stuff! The goal is so you don’t have to spend extra time or resources finding things for youth ministry. Feel free to contact if you have a resource you would like
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ASCENT Price Announced
As most of you know, the event of YouthCon is no longer happening in the every-four-years format. You can read all about it here. But instead, we are excited to announce something has risen in its place. A NATIONAL summer camp for high school students that happens every year called ASCENT. To learn what is
Horror Stories In Youth Ministry
Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and the characters are put into an awkward situation and it made you even cringe? Do you remember how awful that felt? Well sometimes in ministry we can experience the same awkward situations or even worse. Embrace the Awkward Podcast has a four-part series on “Horror
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New Changes to YouthCon
The National Youth Conference of US Mennonite Brethren Churches (YouthCon) has been happening since 1975. YouthCon has been an incredible experience for thousands of youth over its 44-year history. We know at least 48 youth have accepted Jesus at YouthCon since 2003, as far back as we’ve found records. Countless pastors, missionaries, and church and
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Embrace The Awkward Podcast – Episode 4: A Friendship of Pranks
In this episode, DJ and Kyle tell the tragic, painful, fry-tip filled story of how they met. Pranks are integral to youth ministry. Check out the funny story of how the Embrace the Awkward Podcast got started! The picture symbolizes a lasting memory that will forever link these two youth workers. If you have ever
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Embrace The Awkward Postcast!
Looking for a podcast to deal with those awkward moments of ministry? I (Kyle) has partnered with another youth worker DJ Toelle (also a contributor to this blog) to bring about some helpful hints and tips each week so we all can HANDLE AWKWARD BETTER. It’s a brand new adventure for both of us so
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Zoom Games Ideas
COVID-19 has completely changed the ministry landscape, and more and more churches and ministries are moving to online programming. It’s a new day and you are probably feeling like the rest of us – completely overwhelmed. You don’t know where to start and you see that some ministries are moving to the “live model” using
Millennials & Gen Z: A Crossroads of Change (Recap)
Churches, businesses, and organizations are on a crossroads of change as these two generations (Millennials and Generation Z) are turning out to be vastly different from all generations before them. Right now they represent 50% of the US population but they will be 100% of the future. There is a new reality thought with almost
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