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Jen Bradbury
Jun 11 · 5 min read

Church Shopping

The last time I went church shopping I was a freshman in college. My first Sunday on campus, I walked to the Methodist church that was a block from me. I’d grown up in the Methodist church and truly expected to find a church just like the one I...

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#college #Community #confirmation #church #Jesus #culture of welcome

Jen Bradbury
Aug 03 · 5 min read

Sending Ritual for College Students

In this strangest of back to school seasons, my congregation wanted to offer a blessing for college students - regardless of whether they're going or staying, in-person or virtual. 

Because we are not gathering in person, we offered this as...

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#college #liturgy #youth ministry #worship

Jen Bradbury
May 01 · 5 min read

Review: All Groan Up by Paul Angone

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As a youth pastor, I'm privileged to walk with teens as they transition from high school into college. Typically, teens leave high school with huge dreams and aspirations, feeling as though they can conquer the world. All too often, four years...

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#grace #college #hope #brave #books

Jen Bradbury
Mar 26 · 5 min read

5 ways to show graduates you care

Yesterday, I had lunch with one of my youth group graduates who’s now in college. As our time together drew to a close, this student pondered, “So how long can we keep getting together like this?”

In processing her question, here’s what I think...

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#college #Sticky faith #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jul 18 · 5 min read

Do quiet times matter?

This summer, my student leaders and I are reading and discussing Help! I'm a Student Leader by Doug Fields.

The week before our summer mission trip, we discussed Ch. 3 of this book, entitled “Student Leaders Deepen Their Faith.” As part of our...

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#NSYR #college #Sticky faith #scripture #student leadership #Missions

Jen Bradbury
May 08 · 5 min read

An open letter to high school seniors

Dear Senior -

For four years, you've graced our ministry with your presence. Now as your graduation approaches, I've found my thoughts drifting to you more and more frequently. I've used each thought I've had of you as a call to prayer.

As I've...

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#identity #college #open letter #Sticky faith

Jen Bradbury
Jan 26 · 5 min read

God on Campus?

“State colleges corrupt people's morals and weaken Christians' faith.”

Though, in the interest of full disclosure, I'm not sure I've ever actually heard someone utter these exact words, I suspect that this is the underlying belief that drives...

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#college

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  • Sending Ritual for College Students
  • Review: All Groan Up by Paul Angone
  • 5 ways to show graduates you care
  • Do quiet times matter?
  • An open letter to high school seniors
  • God on Campus?

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