Author Archives: andrew burden

About andrew burden

andrew blogs about being a volunteer youth leader, teacher, video editor, husband, friend, child of God

keeping it one hundred

Posted on 09.22.2010 by

amidst the culture shock of new faces, new roles, and new terminology, i’m also learning (or re-learning from my days long ago working in a group home) some new phrases from what i guess you could call hip hop culture. … Continue reading →

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built to last (published in student life’s youth minister newsletter)

Posted on 09.08.2010 by

recruiting new volunteers is one of the last things you should focus on. God will bring you who you need if you keep your eyes and ears open. the trick is keeping quality leaders around long enough to make an … Continue reading →

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boys will be boys (published at youthspecialties.com)

Posted on 08.31.2010 by

from the sandbox to the construction site, being male is often associated with a natural spirit of trouble-making. you don’t have to be on john eldridge’s mailing list to recognize that there is an untamed energy that is uniquely masculine. … Continue reading →

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on the outs

Posted on 08.17.2010 by

“safety and structure are the foundation of treatment.” it’s first on the list of d.y.s. beliefs and philosophies. each of them appear on the wall of every classroom and dorm in every facility. all the staff and kids know them … Continue reading →

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that’s hot

Posted on 08.11.2010 by
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dispatches from beyond the comfort zone

Posted on 08.10.2010 by

day 1 – monday aug. 2 oh boy – here goes nothing. at least i didn’t get lost, although the gps took me some bizarre way through an unmarked gate. i think i better write down the directions from people … Continue reading →

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words to build a life on

Posted on 08.01.2010 by

this was a weird week. i never know what to expect when i head to youthfront for a week of camp, but this year was unusual. while i have had to leave camp a couple times, including once to deal … Continue reading →

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big boy pants (doing hard things)

Posted on 07.24.2010 by

i have a full time job. for most of my marriage to rene, i haven’t been able to say that. but it’s finally true! on august 2, i start in a position as a “youth specialist” at a facility in … Continue reading →

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