*Disclaimer: At the time of posting this blog, these ideas align with government guidelines, we understand however, that recommendations for safety change daily, therefore, check with your local authorities before moving forward with these ideas. Unprecedented times call for an unprecedented response. Luke 10 describes Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. At the end of […]

As we continue to navigate the challenges of social distancing and adjusting to our new normal,  we are so grateful to our friends at DYM for creating free resources for youth pastors to keep their ministries going strong. These resources include technology video tutorials, game ideas, blog posts, music playlists and so much more.  They […]

This post is part of a soul care series dedicated to encouraging and supporting our ministry partners, youth pastors, community leaders, and summer staff preparing for this summer. In a reality where social distancing is critical for our ministries, it’s an odd thing to have such a strong desire to help and connect with others […]

As we all continue to respond to the impact of COVID-19 we loved seeing this string of resources come together so quickly from our friends ORANGE STUDENTS.

Mission trip support letters are easy to write if you know what to include. The following are some quick tips on what to put in, what to avoid and how to share your mission trip support letter. But first, let’s make sure you know why you’re writing a support letter. When you write a support […]

You want to take your students on a mission trip this summer but it’s only months away. Just the thought of the details is overwhelming and you think, “How can I pull this off?” Don’t worry. It’s not too late. We can come alongside and guide you to a successful 2020 mission trip experience that […]

Fundraising is an important part of mission trip preparation. Some youth leaders get overwhelmed and stressed out trying to figure how to raise funds and what to do. While fundraising is another thing to the already long mission trip prep to-do list, there are great benefits to fundraising. Simple ideas can be executed easily and […]

This is the story of one of YouthWorks’ summer staff alumni, Danielle. When I originally applied to work for Youthworks, I had no intention of living in the community where I was placed for more than a summer. I was a 19-year-old from the suburbs of Minneapolis and a sophomore at a little private college full […]

With a population of about 17,000 people, Rutland is the third largest city in Vermont. Rutland residents are proud of their state and have led the way in helping maintain thriving elements of their community, which have become incredibly difficult for most small urban cities in America. How We Support Rutland’s Local Leaders Since 2007, […]

The Quad Cities are made up of the four cities directly connected by the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa—Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, and Rock Island. Each of the four cities are a unique mix of urban cultures, combining the influx of diversity that comes from urban settings with the pace of the Midwest. How We […]