Creating art journals with teens helps them make sense of their lives and relationships and encourages growth. As youth walk through the world, they face several difficult things to navigate, including heartbreak, sexual development, friendship, drug and alcohol use, family dynamics and decisions about the future. Being a mentor for youth, you are in a […]
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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Your Kids
Reflecting on the upcoming summer solstice got me thinking about how much of our connection to the rhythms of life and creation we’ve lost. As technology and industrialization has increased, even much of our interaction with the circle of the seasons has been minimized or lost. For example, many of us are unaware of what […]
6 Secrets for Recruiting Volunteers and Keeping Them Happy
Recruiting volunteers is a significant part of any ministry leader’s job. They make ministry possible. So, what can you do to effectively gather a team of people who are passionate about God’s work in the world? The Importance of Recruiting Volunteers How many of us have found ourselves working long hours, feeling overwhelmed, burned out […]