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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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Thank You Youth Worker…
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Dedicated Youth Workers and Volunteers, As you transition from an incredibly impactful and busy summer and face the task of planning for the upcoming school year, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you. I know what’s it like being in the trenches. The work you
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The Youth Worker Exodus
Thursday, 30 March 2023
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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