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Why send high school students on a mission trip

ofmfAugust 8, 2019Arek O'ConnellLeave a Comment

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Written by Arek O’Connell This summer I had the privilege of taking 20 high school students on a mission trip to Compton, CA. Before I moved to Grand Rapids, I worked at a church that … Read More

Is Jesus Boring?

ofmfMay 15, 2018Arek O'ConnellLeave a Comment

Is Jesus Boring

My obvious answer to that question is no. But I can’t help but feel that sometimes we treat Jesus as if he is boring. Sometimes I can’t help but survey the lives we are living … Read More

Gospel Centered Youth Ministry

ofmfJanuary 16, 2018Arek O'ConnellLeave a Comment

Gospel Centered Youth Ministry

Recently a friend of mine suggested a book to me. The book is called Gospel Centered Youth Ministry edited by Cameron Cole and Jon Nielson. It’s a book written by a collection of youth pastors … Read More

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