ASCENT Story: Intern Perspective
Summer church camp has always been a part of my life since I was in elementary school. Now around eight years later, two years into college, I cannot stay away from camp. I love seeing how my church camp journey has come full circle. I started as a student, being poured into by men and
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Offering Project for ASCENT
Every year we take an offering as part of our worship experience at camp and this year at ASCENT is no different. It’s not about the total amount it is about giving an opportunity for students to step up and give and allow them to be part of something bigger than themselves. (We will be
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Late Nite Options for ASCENT
ASCENT’s late nights will be sponsored by Fresno Pacific and Tabor College and each night we got something pretty amazing planned. Each night we always end with something fun and surprising. Feel free to check out all the options below: Moonlight Madness | Wednesday, June 16 | 9:30pm This will be one crazy night full
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The ASCENT Packing List
The packing list seems like a simple thing but forgets one little item and now you have a big problem. So here is our list. Each church/group might add or change some of these items. But it is our recommendation that these items be considered when packing for ASCENT. The temperature most likely will be
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Free Monthly Download
Every month we will make available a free download from USMB Youth. The goal is so you don’t have to spend extra time or resources finding things for your youth ministry. Feel free to contact us if you have a resource you would like to share at info@usmbyouth.com. Free Real-Life Fornite Nerf Night Fortnite has
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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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