How ASCENT Creates Space for God to Speak in a Noisy World

If you spend any time with teenagers, you already know this: silence is rare. Between group chats, streaming, sports schedules, school pressure, social media, and don’t forget the constant pull of notifications, most students live in a world that is loud all the time.  And if we’re honest, youth workers and pastors aren’t that different. 

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From Sunscreen to Syllabi: 7 Tips to Transition from Summer to School-Year

The summer was a whirlwind—camps, mission trips, water games, late-night heart-to-hearts, and maybe even a slip-n-slide baptism or two (JK). But now, as Walmart swaps out pool floats for pencils, it’s your cue: fall is coming. And with it, a whole new rhythm for your youth ministry. So how do you transition well from the

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7 Ways to Take Care of Your Soul (So You Don’t Burn Out and Start a Llama Farm Instead)

Youth workers, let’s be real for a second. Ministry is amazing, but it’s also exhausting. Between late-night texts from students, last-minute sermon rewrites, and somehow always being in charge of stacking chairs, it’s easy to run on empty. But here’s the truth: you can’t pour into others if your own soul is running on fumes.

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Meet The Next Generations (Gen Z & Alpha)

If you’re looking for up-to-date insights on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, we’ve compiled the latest research into a concise, easy-to-use format. You’ll find this information available in a presentation, handouts, and a PowerPoint PDF—all designed to equip you with valuable knowledge for your ministry.  These resources are free to use, but we kindly ask

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