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Jen Bradbury
Oct 03 · 5 min read

5 ways to get teens talking

After attending her first night of our high school ministry, a new adult leader recently told me, “I can’t believe how much the kids talked!”

It’s true. My high school kids talk a lot.

Now, maybe they’ve always been like that… But I think their...

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#discussion #games #Leaders #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jan 31 · 5 min read

In defense of games

I still begin most of our youth ministry’s gatherings with a game. 

Even though some youth ministries have moved away from games, I haven’t. When chosen well, unusual games are not only fun, but they also help move teens out of their comfort...

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#grace #crucifixion #genocide #games #justice #Leaders #Jesus

Jen Bradbury
Aug 19 · 5 min read

What's the catch?

Slip 1

On Saturday, my youth ministry gathered together to play the summer's hottest game: Slip 'N Slide Kickball.

One of my seniors, a student leader in my ministry, came up to me at the start of the event, eager to share with me her experience of...

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#discussion #games #student leadership #music #youth ministry

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