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I hope and trust that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Personally, I enjoyed three of my all time favorite activities...eating, sleeping, and watching football. Often, Thanksgiving is considered to be a very relaxing holiday, however, stress can quickly follow as the anticipation of Christmas amps up. I heard a preacher mention this past weekend that depression and anxiety highly intensify between the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Trying to balance work, family, ministry, shopping, parties, and much more can be exausting, but let's not forget how big of a weapon rest truly is. While you're kicking back with your shoes off in front of the fire drinking some hot apple cider, check out the following links which will help empower you for ministry.

Blog Posts

Three Books Every Young Adult Leader Must Read
How To Prepare a Christmas Sermon
5 Trends Affecting The Church
When Your Teaching Is Criticized
Sermons That Stick

Videos

Andy Stanley Casting Vision
Matt Chandler Preaching the Gosple to the De-Churched

Resources

Threads printed and/or digital resources
The Source free quarterly young adult publication
Stufficanuse free small group curriculum

As always, thanks so much for doing what you do. Young adult ministry is a challenge, but also so rewarding. If you ever need anything, please let us know. We are here to help serve and whatever your ministry needs may be.

Whatever it takes,

Ryan Moore
Young Adult Ministries Coordinator
Phone: 417-862-2781 ext. 4127
email: rmoore@ag.org
Twitter: ryanpmoore
Facebook:ryanpmoore

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