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Day: October 29, 2014

Tammie Grimm ~ Divergent: Discerning Dystopia

“Dystopian young adult fiction is not my preferred genre for leisure reading. For one thing, a novel set in a stark world in which humanity is regularly repressed and coerced is a sure prescription for disturbed sleep! However, having recently committed to helping a middle-schooler with a literature project, I’ve fallen headlong into Victoria Roth’s “Divergent” trilogy. I’ve grown a little more understanding of why this genre has captivated the imaginations of today’s young adults. Rather than diagnose the sociological factors contributing to the proliferation of this genre, I offer these observations from the perspective of one whose reading includes the writings of John Wesley…”

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Packing Lists That Matter: 3 Quick and Easy Steps

Every year when it comes time for a retreat or camp, you change the date on last year’s packing list, post the new pdf online, and pass it out at the parent meeting before the trip. It has to be the least thought-about aspect of youth ministry and the one with the biggest potential to make an impact in your community with almost no work on your part.

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Seedbed - Seven Minute Seminary

Keys to a Better Small Group Experience

What are some keys to a better small group experience? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Kevin Watson shares insights from the early Methodist small group practices, including the class meeting and the bands, both set up to enhance and produce social religion—the pursuit of holiness in shared community.

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