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

THE GIFT OF REST: My First Sabbatical Experience

“The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest – everything will be fine for you.”  Exodus 33:14 (NLT) I personally have just completed my first sabbatical.  I have been doing full-time youth ministry for 19 years now and my church was so supportive to grace me with

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Something Big Is Coming…

Have you ever struggled with finding gifted leaders? What if there was a pool of trained and called leaders to draw from; a place to find potential applicants for an internship or even a permanent member of your staff? One of USMB Youth’s passions is to develop up-and-coming leaders who are equipped, empowered, and ready

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