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A document on how to write a history on your ministry.

The "Reform of the Office" task force made draft recommendations today to President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, advocating clarification and some modifications of the church-state rules that currently govern the use of federal funds by faith-based and secular organizations.  

World Vision has partnered with TechMission’s City Vision College to offer accredited courses in urban ministry, nonprofit management and addiction studies. These 8-week online courses combine the benefits of on-site experience with the convenience of distance learning. These courses can go toward a Bachelor's degree in Missions or Addiction Studies or toward a Certified Fund Raising Executive or Certified Addiction Counselor program.

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Encyclopedia of Urban Youth Ministry Wiki

10 Steps For Implementing A Youth Leadership Development Program

Going Public: How is your youth ministry engaging public schools this year?

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The comment below was published along with a feature article called “Going Public” in the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Outreach magazine, and challenges churches and youth groups to think differently about Campus ministry. How is your youth ministry engaging the public middle and high schools nearest your church this year?

Going Public: How is your youth ministry engaging public schools this year?

Compare to UYWI

The comment below was published along with a feature article called “Going Public” in the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Outreach magazine, and challenges churches and youth groups to think differently about Campus ministry. How is your youth ministry engaging the public middle and high schools nearest your church this year?

This PDF is an interview with an owner of a Christian company which is successful.

This document has helpful questions for writing the history of ministries.

This document is a helpful study guide for the book.

This document is a helpful study guide for the book.

This document contains questions that mission boards need to ask.

Finding the right short-term mission trip can be a tricky but worthwhile process.  Follow these safety tips as you plan to minister in places other than your own community. These provide increased security amidst the adventure.

Before you go:

Check References of Ministries

Planning ahead is essential for short-term missions travelers. Use this handy time line from Gwen Kuebler of MTS Travel when planning your ministry trip.

Up to 9 months ahead:

• Reserve air travel.
  • Contact the mission office to find out when and where you should arrive and depart.
  • Call your missionary travel agency for the best airfare.

TechMission is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American Bible Society (ABS).
The highlight of the new partnership, http://volunteer.americanbible.org, will connect ABS website visitors to the same volunteer-matching capabilities of ChristianVolunteering.org, in an environment similar in appearance to the ABS website.