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Shaun McDonald

Shaun McDonald has been serving as youth pastor at Open Arms Church in upstate New York since 2008, and has been involved in youth ministry since 2004.  He has a passion to see Christ take root in the hearts and lives of youth and their families.  Coming from a tumultuous and rebellious background, Shaun can think of no greater privilege than sharing the greatest hope of Jesus Christ.  Shaun received an Associates Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Bachelor degree in Religion from Liberty University, and is working on his Master of Divinity in Discipleship and Family Ministry through The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Shaun, his wife and their three children live in Rotterdam, N.Y. You can read his devotional blog at www.shaunrmcdonald.com

I am the Prodigal Son

Shaun McDonald |

This is the third article in our series, “Here I am. Send me!” We learn in Isaiah 6 that only after the prophet is totally convicted of his own sin and failures, met by God’s perfect love and might,…

Youth Ministry is Not Ideal, but Necessary

Shaun McDonald |

Youth Ministry is Not Ideal, but Necessary This is the fourth article in our series, “Justifying the Need for Youth Ministry.” There is a small but vocal camp in the church that does not think youth ministry should…

Youth Group Culture: Bigger Than Ourselves

Shaun McDonald |

This is the fifth piece in our series on youth group culture that asks the question, “How do we create a culture of participation, passion, and engagement in the broader church in our youth groups?” The fourth piece…

Knot for Nothing

Shaun McDonald |

A student of mine sent me a pretty ambiguous text yesterday: “Can I call you later?”  This always puts me on edge a little because I never know what is coming.  Did I offend him on Sunday night during my…

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