When you were younger, do you remember getting a balloon for your birthday or some other special occasion? The person giving it to you probably warned, “If you don’t hold onto it tightly it will blow away and you’ll lose it!” So you wrapped your little fingers around it, gripping it with as much strength …
In the fall we introduced personal spiritual retreats and provided Volume 1 of a 4 part Personal Retreat Book series. In January, we released Volume 2 and now are providing Volume 3 to you. A spiritual retreat is a period of time set aside for more intentional focus on Jesus and his Word for your growth and refreshment. It …
In the fall we introduced personal spiritual retreats and provided Volume 1 of a 4-part Personal Retreat Book series. A spiritual retreat is a period of time set aside for more intentional focus on Jesus and his Word for your growth and refreshment. It usually involves going to a quiet place so you can be undistracted by …
In just a few months, the church of tomorrow will be heading out your church doors for their TEAMeffort Missions Trip. We pray it will be a significant experience in their relationship with Jesus and their future investment in His work near and far. You most likely have been involved in bringing them to this …
If you’re still considering options for your youth group this summer, here are some favorite things former campers share about their TEAMeffort camp experiences. 1. “They have an amazing staff!” The staff is one of the best things about TEAMeffort. We bring in college-aged adults who have a heart for ministry and a passion for …
Youth Ministry is exciting and exhausting. The students are energetic, spontaneous, and always up for a good time. As their leader, you try to maximize these qualities by planning cool activities that they’ll want to participate in and invite their friends to. But, even if you hit the mark with one activity, there is always …
We hold our babies, swaddle them, sing to them. We study their hands unwrapping their fingers’ grip on ours, wondering if they’ll be able to palm a basketball or reach an octave on the piano. We love to dream of their potential. We pray for them. But every mother knows we can verbalize only a …
