by laura bennett | Oct 19, 2021 | Leadership Development, Next Generation
In our current blog series, Laura and I are taking time to suggest a series of practices that will move us from a posture of lament towards innovation. We began by encouraging one another to take time to lament; to acknowledge the reality of this moment and... by Dan Pyke | Aug 20, 2020 | Leadership Development, Next Generation, Team Development
As leaders, we have incredible opportunity in the midst of the pandemic to lead differently. We have been given the privilege to reimagine how we disciple children, youth, and families. Our patterns of worship can be shifted. It appears that many people in our... by Natasha Davidson | Jul 30, 2020 | Next Generation, Pandemic Resources, Parents and caregivers
Many of the big questions in this season relate to the actions of God. “Where is God?” “What is God doing?” “How can God let this happen?” “What will this mean for God’s churches/camps/ministries?”To add to all of that, I want to suggest that we also ask “What... by Renee Embree | Aug 18, 2016 | Next Generation
As followers of Jesus we are in the world, but not of the world (John 17:14-18)We are a part of this world, this culture, and cannot be separated from it – it is the water we swim in. At the same time, we belong to Jesus and we are a part of His Kingdom, which is not... by Renee Embree | Jul 14, 2016 | Next Generation
I have heard for a while now that millennials (born 1980-2000) highly value authenticity, transparency and vulnerability. I’ve been pondering with some others (like the group of millennials that make up my advisory team, the Y&F Working Group, and our... by Renee Embree | Jul 7, 2016 | Next Generation
I grew up going to camp, camping with my family and then working at camps. When I think back to summers they are filled with memories of campfire songs, canoe tipping adventures, leadership lessons learned on a long hike up a mountain, swatting blackflies and deep...