I work for Classis Alberta North as the Youth Ministry Consultant and have done so since 2007. I also serve as a Faith Formation Coach for the Denomination. Monique, my wonderfully supportive wife and I have been married since 1985. We have 2 incredible children, Amanda and Shawn. Amanda married Matt and Shawn married Roxanne, so now we have and share 4 incredible children. We are also grandparents to the cutest puppy you will ever meet, Doozer.
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When I think about the "language" we use, one miscommunication that happens often is the "language" of expectations. And this doesn't just apply to Youth Ministry, (which is where I hear it most) but in all areas of church in leadership. Our job descriptions as we read them and the congregations expectations of Youth leaders might be very different and this causes considerable tension.
Posted in: Quiet Down: Lectio Divina in Youth Ministry
I have had good experiences leading lectio with grade 9 students. I have led sessions with students as young as 12.
Posted in: Quiet Down: Lectio Divina in Youth Ministry
A few I have used were Psalm 23, sections of Psalm 139, and sections of Psalm 145.
Posted in: New Resource! CRCNA Youth Ministry Newsletter
Thanks Jeanne. Yes it is very exciting
Posted in: New Resource! CRCNA Youth Ministry Newsletter
Through Classis Youth Ministry Champions across north America or you can download the one in this post
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Thanks for sharing this Louis.
Posted in: Encouraging Faith Nurture in Our Homes
Great article. It is so important to set those priorities and as difficult as it may be with our busy lives, we need to stick to them.
Posted in: Dear Teenager (From the Heart of a Youth Director to Their Students)
Thanks for sharing this Austin
Posted in: Questions and a Wake Up Call
Amen. Thanks for your comments
Posted in: Continuing the Mental Health Conversation
Thank you for this Michele.
Posted in: Continuing the Mental Health Conversation
Thanks for the recommendation Mark. I plan to add this to my reading list
Posted in: Continuing the Mental Health Conversation
I am very encouraged to hear about this cross training teaching at Neerlandia. When I am there in June, I would love to hear more about how it went.