CBOQ Youth

06/03/2026

https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/welcoming-incoming-6th-graders?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69fb3c1cc49e3a28b8459453&ss_email_id=69fb49a794f1912966c8606e&ss_campaign_name=Welcoming+Incoming+6th+Graders&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-05-06T14%3A07%3A35Z

How can we welcome incoming 6th Graders (and their parents!) into youth ministry with wisdom and patience?

06/03/2026

This weekend, we gathered with our friends from Central Baptist- Sarnia, Banwell Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Kingsville, First Baptist Church Ingersoll, Listowel Baptist Church, and Chartwell Baptist Church for our Ascent-SW retreat. One of our aims was to create a space for students and leaders to engage with Jesus, perhaps in ways they're not used to; we believe Jesus did just that. Also grateful to S Pearce Williams Retreat Centre and Camp for hosting us, for Church Worship leading us and Isaac Wilson for sharing God's word. This highlight video is a snapshot of our weekend together!

06/02/2026

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/small-youth-group-how-to-start-building-a-thriving-student-ministry-now-before-the-crowd-arrives?utm_source=E-Journal+%2F+Parent+Update&utm_campaign=bd30bb3cc8-After+the+youth+mission+trip%2C+what+comes+next%3F_COP&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8b2eed148a-313324196&mc_cid=bd30bb3cc8&mc_eid=81966e89de

Leading a small youth group? Discover practical, faith-rooted strategies for building a student ministry that's ready to grow—even before the crowd…

06/01/2026

CBOQ Youth snapshot for June 1. We've just finished our Ascent retreats for this season. And CBOQ Assembly (our annual family reunion of CBOQ churches) is happening this week.

06/01/2026

https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/are-small-groups-essential-for-discipleship?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69f1f734ba89075acd0b29dd&ss_email_id=69f20f221fe83658a9ecdccf&ss_campaign_name=Are+Small+Groups+Essential+for+Discipleship%3F+&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-04-29T14%3A03%3A37Z

Are small groups necessary, optional, or a distraction? I’d like to begin by proposing that without intentional small groups, our discipleship plans are lacking.

05/29/2026

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There was one time I was sitting at a coffee shop enjoying a café Americano with one of my favorite friends. We were catching up, being stupid, making each other laugh, and absolutely we were people watching, when all of the sudden she hit me over the head with this doozy: “My sch...

05/29/2026

Check out our newest blog post about The Church at Selwyn youth ministry

Big Things Are Happening in Our Youth Group By Melissa Shepski – The Church at Selwyn God continues to help our youth grow in deep and significant ways especially in the last few months. We’re Seeing Real Growth Lately, our youth have been growing in amazing ways. They aren't just showing up; th...

05/28/2026

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“Do you know who I am? I don’t know how to put this, but…I’m kind of a big deal. People know me, I’m very important.” This declaration from Will Ferrell’s character Ron Burgundy cracks me up every time I hear it. Blatant narcissism is funny because it’s a magnified version of that wh...

05/27/2026

We are so excited to see everyone at the next Ascent Retreat this Friday! 48 hours to go!

05/27/2026

https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-marriage-delay/?utm_campaign=29508410-Faith%20and%20Culture&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8JmDfVvc1QmL8xN00HUseDsJlbUjV60rT9B9APOI4KVpybCa7H0y95xdZDfH5pcURAXnioVXck53ENGM9NPO_XoHcjpg&_hsmi=416271971&utm_content=416271971&utm_source=hs_email

Gen Z still believes in marriage—just not yet. New Barna research shows how young adults' views on marriage and family are changing.