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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.

Don't Let the Weather Stop You

Don't Let the Weather Stop You

BY Heath
6/1/2018

How to Keep Groups Engaged During Rainy Retreats

No Need to Stress

No Need to Stress

BY Heath
3/12/2018

Your Event Can Still Be a Success

This Retreat has been Cancelled

This Retreat has been Cancelled

BY Kayla
10/16/2017

Oh no!!

The Art of Room Assignments

The Art of Room Assignments

BY Ashley
7/14/2015

Taking a look at just why it is so important

Event Planning Timelines

Event Planning Timelines

BY Zach
11/18/2014

What is the ideal setup?

Pulling off a successful event, quickly!

Pulling off a successful event, quickly!

BY Zach
11/18/2014

short term planning strategies

I want to hold a summer event, but it's already March!

I want to hold a summer event, but it's already March!

BY Ashley
3/20/2013

Tips for Short Term Planning

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