https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:17:19 +0000 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:42:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/devotionals-teens I have a friend who is looking for a good devotional for teenagers. Any recommendations?  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/devotionals-teens Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:42:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/coronavirus-challenge-and-photo-scavenger-hunt-youth The attached "Coronavirus Challenge" and Photo Scavenger Hunt were shared by a youth group leader as an idea to keep the youth of your church engaged and having fun. She has given everyone permission to share so please feel free to use and adapt!  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/coronavirus-challenge-and-photo-scavenger-hunt-youth Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:44:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-ministry-conversation-starter-bonus-it-involves-pie My pastor recently shared an analogy that I thought would make a great conversation starter for youth leaders. As a disclaimer, this conversation works best if served with pie (preferably homemade). But if you don’t have time to make or get a pie, an imaginary one works great! Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/youth-ministry-conversation-starter-bonus-it-involves-pie Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:38:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-do-you-start-meaningful-conversations-teens Are you a church leader who has struggled to spark conversation with a group of teens? Or maybe you are the teenager who has been part of a failed attempt at discussion. Either way, being in a room filled with awkward silences and blank stares is not fun for anyone.  Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/how-do-you-start-meaningful-conversations-teens Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:11:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/defense-summer-mission-trip He said it with such conviction: “High schoolers don’t need another reason to feel like they’re the best thing this world has to offer.” I’ll never forget the way my jaw hit the floor. I was shocked; I was stunned–where was this coming from? And from a fellow youth pastor, of all people? Carlye Tazelaar https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/defense-summer-mission-trip Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:28:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/vacation-bible-school-what-works-your-church Does your church host a Vacation Bible School? Do you use a particular curriculum? What has worked well? What didn’t work? Staci Devries https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/youth-ministry/vacation-bible-school-what-works-your-church Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:51:07 +0000