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Praying for Students: Prayer Prompts for Devotions and Ways to Support Students Through Prayer

Praying for Students: Prayer Prompts for Devotions and Ways to Support Students Through Prayer

BY The CRN Team
6/26/2024

In today's blog post, we share ways to show students love and support through intentional and planned prayer. Start using these prompts now or save this blog to reference the next time students in your congregation prepare to leave for camp, a retreat, a mission trip, or another transformative experience.

Social Media Safety Measures: Discussing Safe Social Media Practices With Your Youth Group Before Camp

Social Media Safety Measures: Discussing Safe Social Media Practices With Your Youth Group Before Camp

BY Kaitlyn Fath
6/3/2024

Social media has become an integral part of the way we communicate. It's a platform for connection, self-expression, and even spiritual growth. However, it's crucial for Christian teens to navigate the virtual world with wisdom and discernment, as it can sometimes be a challenging environment. Here are some safe social media practices to discuss with your teens before leaving for your next retreat.

He Answered Me: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

He Answered Me: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

BY The CRN Team
5/17/2024

Teenagers face new and different struggles that didn't exist even ten years ago. Social media and technology continue to change how we communicate in new and unpredictable ways that are fascinating and undoubtedly addicting. Today's teens live in a drastically different world than many of us did in our youth, which makes disconnecting significantly more difficult for them.

It’s About How You Feel

It’s About How You Feel

BY Kayla
7/19/2022

What does your retreat environment feel like to attendees?

You’re Invited!!!!

You’re Invited!!!!

BY Kayla
7/12/2022

Retreats aren’t only for your church.

Demographic Decisions

Demographic Decisions

BY Kayla
10/14/2021

Choosing the demographic of your next ministry retreat.

Lead by Example

Lead by Example

BY Kayla
9/10/2021

How did you act like your role model?

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

I want to host a retreat, but I’m not a leader in my church.

BY Kayla
6/3/2021

Anyone can be an event planner, even you!

If you want it…

If you want it…

BY Kayla
5/3/2021

go and get it.

What’s your number?

What’s your number?

BY Kayla
4/15/2021

Total Numbers are not as important as the connection

For the Fun of It

For the Fun of It

BY Kayla
2/10/2021

People don’t go on religious retreats for the fun of it.

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

Setting & Keeping a Goal for Your Event

BY Kayla
1/31/2020

Establishing goals in order to measure the success of an event