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		<title>Become A Contributor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking for people to get involved in Strategic Junior High. If you are interested in writing articles or sharing your opinion or resources on junior high ministry then contact us and let us know!! We are always looking for more contributors.
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		<title>A Game Resource</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.ultimatecampresource.com
Ultimate Camp Resource is a site dedicated to providing a whole stack of camp related games and activities but the crossover to ministry is huge.  There are some great skit ideas there as well.
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		<title>You Can’t Spell Brand Without The Letter “C”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The benefits of having a strong brand are tremendous. Strong brands charge premium pricing; they thrive during economic downturns; they attract great employees, partners and customers; and they can extend into new business areas with ease.
In addition to being able to boast these enviable benefits, strong brands have something else in common. They all exhibit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Handle Criticism</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/how-to-handle-criticism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/how-to-handle-criticism/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How well do you handle criticism? I’ve been dealt a lot of criticism ranging from harsh feedback to feeling completely insulted. Although the saying goes, “Stick and stones can break by bones, but words can never hurt me,” a harsh piece of feedback can definitely leave you with a bruised ego.
Despite the sting, I’ve found [...]]]></description>
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		<title>16 Tips To Survive Criticism</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/ministry/16-tips-to-survive-criticism/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/ministry/16-tips-to-survive-criticism/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/articles/16-tips-to-survive-criticism/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This week someone was evaluating a graphic I did and said that a part of it looked like &#8216;a turd&#8217;.�  I thought this might help some of you&#8230;
“You suck.”
Everyone encounters criticism, whether it is a boss pointing out falling performance, a bad review for your book, or even self-criticism after an embarrassing slip-up. Your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Short Introduction To Branding</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/strategic-planning/a-short-introduction-to-branding/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Strategic Planning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A Short Introduction To Branding
What is a brand?
Brand is the proprietary visual, emotional, rational, and cultural image that you associate with a company or a product. When you think Volvo, you might think safety. When you think Nike, you might think of Michael Jordan or &#8220;Just Do It.&#8221; When you think IBM, you might think [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Radical Hospitality (Part Five: Weekend Services)</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/radical-hospitality-part-five-weekend-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/radical-hospitality-part-five-weekend-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Connection Tables]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is Part 5 of the Spring Leadership Lesson Series: Radical Hospitality at National Community Church. As we lead our groups and ministries, we must strive to forcefully advance the Kingdom of God through strategic evangelism, exponential discipleship, and sacrificial service. Hospitality is on the front lines of such an advance.
Today, we will get very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Golden Rules of Naming</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/ministry/3-golden-rules-of-naming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/ministry/3-golden-rules-of-naming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Legendary Name]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Every ministry goes through a period where they have to decide on a name.  In Junior High Ministry this can happen as frequently as every pastoral change.  These are some great tips to help you come up with a ministry name that can stand the test of time.  Remember that every time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Updating Your Vision Statement</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/strategic-planning/updating-your-vision-statement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/strategic-planning/updating-your-vision-statement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Strategic Planning]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Draft Vision]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[New Vision]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Organization]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Small Groups]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Verb Phrases]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Vision Statement]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Vivid Description]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/strategic-planning/updating-your-vision-statement/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Updating or creating a new vision statement can be one of the most exciting parts of strategic planning. Creating your vision statement can be achieved in a fashion similar to that of creating your mission and values statements.
Follow these steps to create your vision:

Gather your senior staff and key employees together for a one- to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Interns</title>
		<link>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/summer-interns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strategicjuniorhigh.com/leadership/summer-interns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jgiroux</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Tim Schmoyer recently posted a great article about effectively using interns in ministry.  Although summer internships are short and for many it&#8217;s just a taste of ministry, anything you can do to equip them and shape them in the time that you have them is beneficial.  Keep in mind that shorter internships will limit the [...]]]></description>
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