By Dietrich Kirk (The WOW Theological Method draws on knowledge from Dr. Andrew Zirschky’s work on theological reflection with youth.)  I was walking down the row of hungry people when a man said to me, “Hey, I know you.” And ...

by Fred Reyes, Senior Director of Camps & Recreation, Deer Run Camps & Retreats For six summers, middle school through high school, I was positively impacted by camp experiences that were combined with hands-on missions. My life was molded by ...

by Lisa Pierce, Executive Director, Alabama Rural Ministry What really can happen on a mission trip? In what ways are youth impacted and how does that impact translate into a more mature disciple of Jesus? Can this be a space ...

By Center for Youth Ministry Training 5/28/19 How do you prepare for your summer ministry trip? What will youth remember from summer experiences? Will they remember the messy games, staying up all night with friends, the closeness of a group ...

by Hank Hilliard Several years ago I was playing golf with John, a former youth group member who had gone on to college. John shared a story about his little sister Kate. He had driven Kate to a friend’s house ...