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Showing Up Isn’t the Same as Belonging
Sunday, 20 September 2026
We spend a lot of time in youth ministry trying to get students to show up. We plan events. We create great environments. We buy pizza. We play ridiculous games. We build programs that we hope teenagers will actually want to attend. And when a room is full of students, it’s easy to look around
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ASCENT 2027 Theme: SHINE
Monday, 07 September 2026
Something is happening in this generation, and we believe it creates an incredible opportunity for the Church. For years, much of the conversation around teenagers and faith has focused on young people walking away from Christianity, declining church attendance, and growing mistrust of institutions. And while some of those challenges are very real, they don’t
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SAVE THE DATE: ASCENT 2027! 🚨
Monday, 07 September 2026
It’s official… ASCENT is coming back in 2027! Mark your calendars, tell your youth group, start the countdown, and maybe begin mentally preparing yourself for unlimited Pepsi. 📅 June 26–30, 2027 📍 The Crossing Retreat Center — Lexington, Nebraska After an incredible ASCENT 2026, we’re heading back to The Crossing for another week of worship,
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Looking Back at USMB’S The Gathering 2026
Monday, 27 July 2026
Another USMB Gathering is in the books, and once again I’m heading home encouraged and grateful. I’ve had the privilege of attending the national USMB convention since 2008, and every one has been meaningful in its own way. But this year’s Gathering in Salt Lake City felt especially significant. One of the first things I
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