(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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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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(This is part 2 of a series about mission trips; if you are looking for tips before the trip, CLICK HERE) Embarking on short-term mission trips can be a transformative experience for the communities you aim to serve and for your own spiritual and personal growth. These journeys, often filled with moments of challenge, learning,

We are continuing our discussion on the intersection between the Church and the world of video games.  To catch up visit Part One (introduction), Part Two (Negative Side), Part Three (Positive Side), Part Four (A New Mindset), and Part Five (Building Trust) to stay up-to-date. Launching a new ministry is hard enough, but we fully admit launching