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These posts are written by the staff and friends of Denver Area YFC. We invite you to read, ponder and join the conversation about youth and youth ministry in Denver.
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Dealing With Our Students’ Doubts And Questions
8/24/2016 in Category
By Andy Blanks, co-founder of youthministry360
Questions about the essentials of their faith, and to a lesser extent, doubts, are a healthy part of faith development. As leaders, we should... More
Evaluating Yourself Before the New Youth Ministry Year Begins
8/16/2016 in Category
By Andy Blanks, co-founder of youthministry360
For many of us, the next few weeks signal the beginning of a new youth ministry year. For a lot of folks, August means the start of school. And... More
A Youth Minister’s Back-To-School Checklist: 3 Things You Might Forget
8/10/2016 in Category
By Andy Blanks, co-founder of youthministry360
Though it seems like summer just started, sometime in the next few weeks the new school year will kick off. And of course, that means the start... More
Stories from the Inside
8/3/2016 in Category
By Gareth Unruh, Assistant Director, Juvenile Justice Ministry, Denver Area YFC
My dad was killed in prison.
I never knew my dad.
My dad molested me.
My mom was raped and I’m the... More
7 Tips to Welcoming New Volunteers
7/27/2016 in Category
By Bill Nance, a 15-year youth ministry veteran
I sat in my car with the hands on the wheel for a good couple minutes. I watched as the clock slowly ticked towards 7 pm. I tried to hold down... More