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Youth Ministry Parenting
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

The Power of Gospel Community as Student Outreach

Shaun McDonald |

This article is the second in our “What Acts Teaches Us About Youth Ministry” series.  The first article can be read here.  In this series, we are considering the way the apostles did ministry as described in the Book of Acts….

The Fingerprints of God

Shaun McDonald |

Very often, Christmas stories get lost in sentimentality. In reality, however, they have great potential for sharing redeeming, comforting truths that help in any season of the year. The following is the third article in our series which…

The Value of Presence in Youth Ministry

Shaun McDonald |

One of my volunteers, who had not been around in quite some time, recently asked me, “What value do I bring to the youth ministry?” It was difficult to put into words at first.  Was there some sort…

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