Travel Tips to ASCENT

As you are getting ready for ASCENT your to-do list might seem to be getting longer rather than shorter and it seems overwhelming.  We don’t want to add to your plate but here are a few travel tips to keep in mind while you are preparing for ASCENT.   Send a Packing List to Parents

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10 Ways Youth Ministries Can Utilize A.I. Tools

ChatGPT, Jasper, and other artificial intelligence are changing the world we live in and impacting the Church more than we know.  It’s taking over the education system (whether they like it or not), social media, and now creative circles like music or literature.  With youth ministries, we tend to be at the forefront of culture

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The Youth Worker Exodus

According to a recent study, the average stay at a church in America is about four years for the senior pastor but only 2.5 years for the youth pastor.  Including unpaid volunteer youth workers is down to 16-18 months. Think about high school students.  They are there for 4 years and could possibly have 3

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How To Follow Up After That Camp High

We all know or at least have seen the spiritual euphoria after returning from summer camp.  We call it the “camp high” it’s not a bad thing but a result of what happens to most students who spend a week with their friends, away from most distractions, having fun, being challenged by dynamic speakers, and