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Instagram Will Kill Your Youth Ministry

Daniel Beckworth Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Social media has swept across this great nation like wildfire. Facebook is on its way out. If you still use Myspace you’re most likely a stalker—or very lonely. Twitter is still rocking along quite steadily and has yet to be completely infiltrated by preteens...
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Information Currency

Kerensa Huffman Sunday, November 13, 2011
There once was this lady at my church, who I had begun to take notice of.  She was involved in ministry and had some life experience under her belt.  I had been praying and looking for a mentor, so I thought, “Hey! I should initiate a relationship with her and see if we could do lunch;... read more
Leadership, Volunteers

A Mentoring Strategy

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Heading into the Christmas season is a great time for reflection and evaluation. Certainly some of that energy needs to be focused on your ministry, but don’t forget to make sure your mentoring relationships are in order, too. Here is one simple strategy to consider: Look Forward – Who Is... read more
Leadership

Frequently Asked Questions – Volume 2

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, October 26, 2011
From time to time we’re going to take a pause form the normal posts to answer a few questions from you: The youth ministry nation. Here are a couple we have recently received: I’m just starting out! What are some things you did early on in your ministry career that helped you make it for the... read more
Families, Leadership, Volunteers

Sharing Your Life With Your Team

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, October 19, 2011
One of the best ways to build unity in your youth ministry team is to share life with them. This practice is best seen in the life of Jesus – His disciples eating meals and having great discussions together. If you want to build a great team – care for them, coach them, train them … and open your... read more
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Leadership, Volunteers

Coaching Your Volunteers

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Ah, the fall. High School Football. You can see your breath. You’re eating overpriced nachos from the under-staffed school booster club concession stand. There’s nothing better than the crack of the football helmets hitting together. The cheerleaders in the background, the coach barking commands to... read more
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Leadership

Lessons From an Off Night of Speaking

Jasper Rains Monday, October 17, 2011
So, last night I didn't feel like I was at my best delivering the message at our midweek student worship service. There are times when you're speaking that you just feel like there isn't that connection with the people with whom you are speaking. That was the way it was for me last night. I had a... read more
Culture

Let Me Help - Here's My iPod

David R Smith Monday, October 17, 2011
How Kids Use and are Influenced by Music An article from David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com When teens go through tough times, they often turn to their friends for help. Sometimes they get a hug, or a long talk, or maybe a shoulder to cry on. Now, a new website allows teens to send popular... read more
Leadership, Volunteers, Programming

The Youth Ministry Is Fine, So Why Would I Need to Assess It?

Youth Ministry ... Wednesday, October 5, 2011
My mom came over this morning so we could catch up before I left town again tomorrow. As we sat drinking coffee at the kitchen table, she told me about my first visit to the pediatrician. “I ironed everything you wore, even your diaper. I wanted everything for you to be perfect.” I hadn’t heard... read more
Leadership, Volunteers

What a Relief!

Melissa Rau Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The new youth minister is finally arriving! I know it can feel like such a relief when the new person is starting after your church has spent months, and in some cases more than a year, searching for the perfect youth minister. But before you hand everything over to the new guy or gal (whether... read more
Culture

New TV Shows for Fall of 2011 (Part 2)

David R Smith Monday, September 26, 2011
The Good, The Bad, and The Really Ugly Continues An article from David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com This year’s fall television lineup offers cable TV viewers dozens and dozens of choices. Unfortunately, several of them include subtle-but-dangerous messages…or outright sexuality, violence, and... read more