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Jen Bradbury
Apr 29 · 5 min read

Student Leadership Team Basics: Evaluating

In addition to requiring student leaders to read and blog, another way I train and equip students for leadership and in particular, for creating a culture of welcome is by conducting frequent evaluations of each week's youth ministry programs.

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#evaluation #student leadership #culture of welcome #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Feb 19 · 5 min read

Write So They Know You Exist

A few years ago, I conducted a thorough assessment of my youth ministry. As part of this, I surveyed students, interviewed them, and conducted focus groups for parents of former, current, and future students.

One of the findings that most...

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#evaluation #communication #writing #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
May 16 · 5 min read

The benefits of appreciative inquiry

I still remember some of the early program evaluations I conducted with parents.

I went into these meetings excited, ready to reflect upon the program year and celebrate all that God did in and through our ministry. Inevitably, though, my...

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#Appreciative inquiry #evaluation

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