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Jen Bradbury
Feb 17 · 5 min read

Is a master's degree worth it?

Yesterday, this question popped up in a youth ministry forum I'm a part of:

Do you believe that a Master's Degree is worth it (professionally and economically) for youth pastors? Do the Pros outweigh the Cons? More education is always positive,...

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#youth ministry #education #Huntington #mentor #conferences #counseling #research #scripture #InterVarsity #The Youth Cartel #Jesus gap #ecumenical

Jen Bradbury
Jul 15 · 5 min read

Where's your allegiance?

Having attended a Lutheran grade school, a Catholic high school, and a Methodist church, I grew up with very ecumenical influences. Even so, as an 18-year-old heading off to college, I considered myself to be Methodist. So upon going to college, I...

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#ecumenical #Sticky faith #InterVarsity #church #Jesus #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jul 02 · 5 min read

How not to lead a small group

Small groups are an integral part of many youth ministries. Good small group communities foster deep relationships between students and adult leaders. In the process, they push students toward God in very real ways. Unfortunately, small groups...

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#small group #research #InterVarsity #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jun 11 · 5 min read

How to change students' relationships with the Bible

My first night at my current church, I asked students to grab a Bible. I don’t remember what we were exploring. I do, however, distinctly remember the stunned look on their faces.

I didn’t think much of their reaction until my second gathering,...

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#research #InterVarsity #scripture #youth ministry

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