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Husband and father of four. Love to read, write, talk, and drink coffee. Nothing real exciting. I love teenagers and would rather spend time with them than most adults I know.
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Conversations On The Fringe

When culture changes as rapidly as ours, often it is our young who are pushed to the fringes of society. We see this happening in our schools, churches, communities and neighborhoods. Many youth workers have expressed a need to acquire better training for themselves and their adult leaders who work on the fringes with kids who may be marginalized, cast out, ignored, or face other behavioral challenges. Walking alongside youth struggling with these complex issues is a messy vocation and takes not… Continue

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At 2:29pm on February 14th, 2008, Mark Bushuiakovish said…
Thanks!
At 10:22am on February 13th, 2008, Drock said…
I don't think I know Nick
At 10:22am on February 13th, 2008, Drock said…
I think that I've heard of Delavan. I went to LCC and graduated there about 2 years ago....how is the ministry goin?
At 2:08pm on February 12th, 2008, Drock said…
where at it central illinois? Close to Chambana? You aren't related to Danny Schaffner are you?
At 11:16am on February 1st, 2008, Jason Williams said…
Yes I actually live at the married student housing apartments next to the campus.
At 10:56pm on January 31st, 2008, Dietrich "Deech" Kirk said…
Chris - Thanks for your active participation on the YWN. Please help us continue to grow the community and invite friends! Where is Delavan?
At 12:32am on January 24th, 2008, Anna Howard said…
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement. I love your profile look.
At 6:35am on January 22nd, 2008, Will Penner said…
Thanks, Chris. It's an incredible privilege. I appreciate the welcome.
At 1:14pm on January 8th, 2008, Paul Morgun said…
Thanks man! Looking forward to this forum
At 11:22am on January 8th, 2008, Alex Liggett said…
well, thanks!
 
 

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