Stephanie's BlogStephanie Caro has been involved in ministry to children, youth and adults in the local church for 30 years. Her humorous, straightforward style keeps her busy presenting and coaching at conferences, training events, camps, mission trips, retreats, churches, etc. Her latest book was released in 2010, Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches , published by Group/Simply Youth Ministry. Her next book, 99 Thoughts for the Smaller Church Youth Worker , comes out in December 2010. She is also a contributing author to numerous ministry resources and curriculum including Children's Ministry Magazine and a regular column, "Smaller Church Youth Ministry," in Group Magazine . In addition, Stephanie is a lead consultant for Mark DeVries' Youth/Children's Ministry Architects out of Nashville, TN. She... A New Year's Small Group LessonLooking for a quick New Year's lesson idea? Its the holidays and who's had the time to plan? I've got a great place for you to download a fun, interactive lesson. Written for... Read More A Christmas Idea for Kids, Youth or Adult Small GroupsLooking for an idea that spans all age-levels of small groups in your church? I haven't thought of this idea in years. Last time I did a Jesse Tree it was for a children's... Read More An Alternative Caroling Idea - Easy! Meet my friend, Jana Snyder. This is a reprint from her blog at www.gripofgrace.com . Doesn't sound like anything new, right? Caroling as a small group? Read till the end; she... Read More