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Jen Bradbury
Oct 08 · 5 min read

Don't Assume Jesus is Understood

Jesus Gap

This year, my adult leaders and I are reading and discussing Sticky Faith together. At our first meeting, we wrestled with the chapter on the Sticky Gospel. As part of this, I asked leaders to share their reaction to how teens defined what it...

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#Jesus gap #research #Sticky faith #Jesus #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Sep 16 · 5 min read

Two for One

Throughout my career in youth ministry, people have occasionally asked me if my husband would be willing to do something.

I used to answer these questions on his behalf, (always saying "yes"), sometimes without first even checking with him.

You...

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#Women #Jesus #marriage #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jul 19 · 5 min read

I am a Spiritual Misfit

I Am A Spiritual Misfit

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of speaking at The Progressive Youth Ministry conference.

I went, genuinely excited not only to be sharing my research about what high school teens believe about Jesus, but also eager to try a new youth...

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#Jesus gap #ecumenical #justice #Jesus #youth ministry #books

Jen Bradbury
Jul 18 · 5 min read

Recent Reads: Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle

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Walking On Water

What the book's about: Walking on Water is about the intersection of faith and art. It's not a "how-to" manual, but instead, a series of beautiful reflections about encountering God through art and about the divine inspiring art. 

Why...

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#story #writing #Jesus #books

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
May 19 · 5 min read

Review: Youth Ministry in a Multifaith Society by Len Kageler

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If you pick up my copy of Youth Ministry in a Multifaith Society by Len Kageler, you'll notice that nearly every page in the last three chapters is dog-eared. It's that good.

In this book, youth ministry researcher, professor, and practitioner,...

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#Jesus gap #ecumenical #research #Jesus #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Apr 24 · 5 min read

Recent Reads: Thin Places by Jon Huckins

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Thin Places

What the book's about: Thin Places by Jon Huckins explores six postures for creating and practicing missional community. Here, the word, "posture" is significant as it blends action with contemplative practices that teach dependence on the...

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#Community #church #Jesus #books

Jen Bradbury
Apr 21 · 5 min read

Footwashing

During Holy Week, my congregation holds worship on each of The Great Three Days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Though I grew up in a church that held a Good Friday worship service, the concept of worshipping on each of these...

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#scripture #Jesus #Missions #faith formation #worship #Transformation #Easter

Jen Bradbury
Apr 18 · 5 min read

Spiritual Misfit Review & Giveaway

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For many years, my husband and I led a small group we affectionately called the Palatine misfits. The group earned it's name because of where we met and who we were. Our group could not easily be categorized as singles, couples, or families....

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#ecumenical #Jesus #books #faith formation

Jen Bradbury
Apr 17 · 5 min read

Judas' betrayal, Jesus' glory

As my senior pastor says, "At our place, we do church. Especially this time of the year. Holy Week." I had the privilege of preaching on Isaiah 50:4-9a, Hebrews 12:1-3, and John 13:21-32 during Holy Wednesday worship. The reflection I shared...

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#Jesus #crucifixion #atonement #hope #church #scripture #Easter

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Latest Posts

  • Don't Assume Jesus is Understood
  • Two for One
  • I am a Spiritual Misfit
  • Recent Reads: Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle
  • Where's your allegiance?
  • Review: Youth Ministry in a Multifaith Society by Len Kageler
  • Recent Reads: Thin Places by Jon Huckins
  • Footwashing
  • Spiritual Misfit Review & Giveaway
  • Judas' betrayal, Jesus' glory

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