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Youth

Growing churches realize the importance of creating dynamic youth ministries. In this research center, you'll learn how churches are capturing this group's attention and leading youth toward personal relationships with Christ.



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5 keys to youth ministry longevity
Looking to stop the revolving door of youth ministers who burn out faster than the fireworks their youth group kids are lighting off the church roof? Here are five basic keys to a long, healthy, youth ministry from long-time youth minister, Gary Sampson.
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College ministry resources your church can use
Starting a new college ministry in your church? Or looking to create a better one? Church Central has collected some of the best resources available for reaching young adults. From publications and materials, to organizations and consultants, these are tools you can use to minister to students.
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Bridging the faith gap for students
Only a minority of churches actively reach out to young adults, ages 18 to 25. College ministry experts say that is a big mistake. Without the Church's help for young people transitioning from high school to adulthood, many are left in an ever-widening faith gap. Here are some tips about essential elements of starting a college ministry.
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Compassion International offers churches the world
Compassion International has been working steadily since the Korean War to provide for the world's orphans. But recent changes have brought this parachurch ministry into focus for more churches interested in reaching out to the poor around the world. In fact, Compassion's reach has doubled in the last four years.
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Denver consultant offers experience, hope for struggling churches
Decades of church leadership experience and a calling to helping churches in need, led Ken Johnson to become a certified church consultant. The biggest problem he sees in congregations today is a lack of Christ-centered ministry.

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14 Jul 2005  
Dennis can't dampen teens' spirits at X-Fuge
01 Nov 2004  
Church adds second service to accommodate kids
29 Oct 2004  
Fewer churches host 'Hell Houses' this Halloween
28 Oct 2004  
Mosaic calls itself the R&D arm of the Church
27 Oct 2004  
Americans say spiritual preparation for kids is lagging
22 Oct 2004  
Erwin Lutzer, other apologists to defend truth in America
21 Oct 2004  
Emerging Church symposium focuses on rebooting worship and music
20 Oct 2004  
ELCA ministry board adds background checks for leaders
12 Oct 2004  
Barna research reveals young people more open to outreach
11 Oct 2004  
McDowell tours again touting biblical values for youth
08 Oct 2004  
Lutherans credit more missionaries to young adults' global vision, service
06 Oct 2004  
Barna research calls for higher priority on children's ministry
05 Oct 2004  
Utah church reaches out to community
30 Sep 2004  
Colorado pastor visits Russian school hostages
29 Sep 2004  
Minister of encouragement sends message to youth
20 Sep 2004  
Prolonged young adulthood impacting church attendance
14 Sep 2004  
More churches welcome hip-hop to reach youth
09 Sep 2004  
Court closes church's Bible camp
08 Sep 2004  
Lutherans provide print ads for congregational outreach
07 Sep 2004  
Iowa church offers traditional, contemporary and 'connections' worship services


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