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Jen Bradbury
Jan 20 · 5 min read

Things Youth Pastors Should Stop Wasting Time On: Retreat Booklets

The first retreat I ever led was about authentic relationships. I spent HOURS prepping every aspect of this retreat – including hours on a retreat booklet for participants. The retreat booklet contained cartoons, quotes, the Bible passages we were...

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#retreats #environment #youth ministry management #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Apr 24 · 5 min read

Review: Snake Oil by Becca Stevens

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I first heard Becca Stevens speak several years ago at the ELCA's Youth Ministry Extravaganza. That year, she also spoke at the ELCA's triennial Youth Gathering. I was intrigued by her work. She's an Episcopal priest who founded a non-profit, ...

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#books #conferences #Youth Gathering #environment #grief #hope #ELCA #love

Jen Bradbury
Jan 22 · 5 min read

Concerns about "Where I Belong"

It's January. That means that once again, it's time for K-Love's 30-Day Challenge – something I have some concerns about. In response to my concerns, today I'm continuing to critically evaluate some of the songs that...

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#music #culture of welcome #doubt #environment #justice #Jesus #Prayer #service projects #grief #hope

Jen Bradbury
Sep 10 · 5 min read

Is God green?

This post is part of a synchroblog on Loving Nature: "Is God Green?"

Long before being green was a thing, my family was.

My parents have always driven highly fuel efficient cars. They rarely run their air conditioning. In the winter, their...

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#Rwanda #environment #Teaching #travel

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