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Local Churches can partner with BCM
The sad truth is “Two-thirds (66 percent) of American young adults who attended a Protestant church regularly for at least a year as a teenager say they also dropped out for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22”, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
July 21, 2020
Why Theology Matters
Many college students, as well as believers in general, often focus on “keeping the main thing the main thing.” In other words, “let’s concentrate on sharing the gospel and not get caught up in the details.”
July 14, 2020
Even during COVID-19, maximize you summer!
The summer of 2020 is a unique summer, not what any of us anticipated. For the most part, traditional camps are not happening. Vacation Bible School’s may look differently. Many of our churches are finding new and creative ways to have student and kid ministry summer programs.
June 15, 2020
Three Ways to Involve College Students in Church Ministry
College is a unique season of life. It is filled with new experiences, relationships and a plethora of new decisions to be made. One of the biggest decisions for a college student is what church to get connected to.
June 11, 2020
Missions develops disciple-makers
Growing up in a Southern Baptist Church I was quite familiar with Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, and Operation Christmas Child to name a few mission emphases. I experienced two domestic mission trips, and I even knew a few full-time overseas missionaries, but I did not experience overseas missions until I was twenty years old.
June 4, 2020
Mentoring ‘call to ministry’ students
One of the many great joys in leading college students is seeing God work in the lives of those who are beginning a journey into vocational ministry.
May 26, 2020
Check in and connect with the parents in Kid’s Ministry
I think we can all agree that so much in our lives has changed. Some of the change is good, like day pajamas are accepted as attire. However, not being able to see our families and Kid’s Ministry volunteers on a regular basis has been a bad change.
May 20, 2020
A simple next generation ministry plan for connecting during COVID-19
Clearing the ministry calendar through June seems like the common sentiment echoing from children and student ministry leaders right now
May 11, 2020
Creating a Culture of Evangelism
While carrying out His ministry on earth, Jesus repeatedly sent His disciples into the world to preach the good news.
May 11, 2020
How do we re-gather Next Generation Ministries after COVID-19?
What will pre-school, kid and student ministries look like when we are able to go back to an actual building?
May 5, 2020
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