When I was a youth pastor, I led a group of students from conservative, semi-rural Alaska on a missions trip to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC. The first part in Seatlle was fairly familiar for them, but Vancouver was a different story. Considering their home environment, our students received the full brunt of religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic culture shock!
Read MoreI’ve been reminiscing about my youth pastor days, back in Alaska. I remember one particular night that was a bitter-sweet event for the students in our youth group. We travelled into Anchorage for a farewell show for a band, called “Saturday Sleeper”.
Read MoreWe’re not judged based on available finances, correct identification, and especially not our criminal record. Everything has been paid for in full! All offences are forgiven! And we are in perfect standing because of Jesus. All because of Jesus!
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