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Jen Bradbury
Jan 24 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: One in Christ Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

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Jen Bradbury
Jan 17 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: Happy Baptismal Birthday Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

Over the next...

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#Stuff You Can Use #retreats #Prayer #baptism #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Jul 17 · 5 min read

ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Alexia Salvatierra

Discussion Questions based on Alexia Salvatierra

1. Describe your reaction to Pastor Alexia's initial story about the gang member.

2. How aware are you of the immigration crisis that Pastor Alexia described? What has influenced your awareness...

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Jen Bradbury
Jul 17 · 5 min read

ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Eric Barreto

Discussion Questions based on Eric Barreto

1. Eric said, “My faith taught me many wonderful things.” What wonderful things has your faith taught you?

2. According to Eric, “My church also taught me one big lie: That I was not different. That I...

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Jen Bradbury
Jul 17 · 5 min read

ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Karis Ailabouni

Discussion Questions from the Ford Field Intro - Night 2:

1. Describe your reaction to the spoken word from tonight.

2. What did you learn about Detroit from the spoken word?

3. The spoken word artist talked about God being on an extended lunch...

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Jen Bradbury
Jul 16 · 5 min read

ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Luke Powery

Discussion questions based on Dean Luke Powery

1. Read Mark 16. Answer Dean Powery's question: “What kind of ending is this for Mark's gospel story?”

In what ways is this ending unresolved?

Why do you think Mark leaves his story unresolved?

2....

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Jen Bradbury
Jul 16 · 5 min read

ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Mikka McCracken

Discussion questions based on the “Why?” spoken word

1. “Why did you go to Detroit?” How would you answer that question? What expectations do you have for this week?

2. “This isn't just a gathering. This is a movement. This is a place where we...

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Jen Bradbury
Jul 16 · 5 min read

Discussion Questions based Bishop Eaton's Opening Remarks

For those looking to process tonight's opening session in Ford Field at the ELCA Youth Gathering, here are some discussion questions you can use with your youth ministries. 

1. Bishop Eaton said, “The places the world calls godforsaken are...

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Jen Bradbury
Apr 21 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: Forgiven Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

Over the next...

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#Stuff You Can Use #retreats #Prayer #Family #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Apr 07 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: Noise Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

Over the next...

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#Stuff You Can Use #retreats #Prayer #scripture #love #youth ministry

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Latest Posts

  • Stuff You Can Use: One in Christ Prayer Station
  • Stuff You Can Use: Happy Baptismal Birthday Prayer Station
  • ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Alexia Salvatierra
  • ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Eric Barreto
  • ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Karis Ailabouni
  • ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Luke Powery
  • ELCA Youth Gathering Discussion Questions based on Mikka McCracken
  • Discussion Questions based Bishop Eaton's Opening Remarks
  • Stuff You Can Use: Forgiven Prayer Station
  • Stuff You Can Use: Noise Prayer Station

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