In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic when things were constantly changing and developing—everyone referred to current events as “unprecedented times”. However, we cannot use the same phrase regarding the murder of George Floyd. Horrifically, there is a precedent for the killing and mistreatment of People of Color. These events have been tragically repeated […]

We had so much fun in July serving through the 30-Day Neighbor Challenge. We recognize that it can sometimes be difficult to come up with ways to serve on a regular basis, especially during a pandemic where restrictions limit our day-to-day actions. Whether you missed the event on social media or want to share it […]

We know you want to see students know God and participate in the bigger story of the Gospel. But with all of the uncertainty and constant changes that exist in our world today, it can be challenging to determine how to best care for the people around you and serve your community. So much about […]

We’ve asked our staff to share resources that have challenged them to engage and grow in the area of racial inequality and injustice.  Unfortunately, it can sometimes be hard to know what organizations are doing behind the scenes to educate themselves and engage personally in conversations around systems of injustice. That’s why we’re sharing our staff’s […]

Our help is in the Name of the Lord; The Maker of heaven and earth.  God of the present moment; God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to us as we wait in uncertainty. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness; you […]

*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 […]