Emotions Rise During Worship at REMIX
As hundreds of harmonized voices of young people lift their praises at CIY events, it’s not uncommon to see worship leaders lower their microphones from their lips and just smile. Emily Krohn is one of those leaders, and some of her favorite moments on tour are those in which the Holy Spirit overwhelms a crowd during worship.
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Dodgeball Moments Reveal Deeper Meanings at MIX
To the common bystander, it might seem like a carefree dodgeball tournament … but to youth leaders, students and MIX event staff, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
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Breaking: Students Dodge Aliens in Thrilling Game at MIX
Just after dusk, a CIY MIX conference is so quiet that any sound bounces off the buildings and echoes through the trees. Then, small clusters of middle schoolers make haste across the campus – The Outer Realm game is on!
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The Youth Ministry Island – Part 4
As a young youth worker, I looked up to the “big guys.” These were the guys who were leading seminars and writing books. They were seen after as leaders, pioneers and trailblazers. We called them “experts” and learned from their wisdom and experience. I would listen to these brilliant men and I wanted to be just like them. Worse, I wanted my ministry to be just like theirs.
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