Chuck BomarMore PostsNewest ArticleA new article I wrote just came out. It’s called, “Out from Under: preparing kids to leave the shelter of youth group.” My desire for the article was to show the simplicity of this transition. I think we make it far more difficult than it needs to be…
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June 11, 2009
Chuck Bomar is pastor of Colossae Church in Portland, Oregon and founder of CollegeLeader (CollegeLeader.org). [read more...]
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I think you are right on here. This is exactly what I have been explaining to the elders of my church of what needs to happen with incoming students. I plan on sharing this article with them.
timotheos – let me know if it helps!