Anonymous
Monday, August 24, 2009
As summer break scorches to a close, youth leaders and teenagers alike are gearing up for a new school year. Teenagers are buying new clothes and supplies, and youth leaders are making plans for those back-to-school events that will jump-start the ministry.
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Show me a struggling youth ministry, and I'll show you a youth ministry with a volunteer problem. And in many churches, the root of the problem comes from a surprising source: Delegation.
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If you’ve taught in front of a room of junior high or high school students, you know that great content and a great delivery is only part of what makes a great message. The reality is there are several things that can be “added on” to a message that will help it be best received by your audience...
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If you were actually able to trace the origins of the tangents your junior highers lead you down, you might be surprised to discover that most of them actually start off as an honest observation or question about the bible study or topic that is being discussed.
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Anonymous
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sabbath rest is a two-part deal: taking a break from your work and working efficiently the other days.
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Anonymous
Friday, December 12, 2008
Fact: This article is made up of short sentences.Fact: Volunteers are the key to this whole thing.Fact: Time management probably isn't your strong suit, is it?Fact: Success in youth ministry is way, way more than increased attendance....
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I’m not a good name person. Actually, I’m terrible. So bad that I’m the guy who keeps office supply stores in business, buying out the “Hello, My Name Is...” name tags. I love name tags. During stressful seasons of my life, I even have my kids wear them. I’ll take any advantage I can get.
I also...
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Youth Ministry Basics – those areas that are core to your student ministry. This week we’ve talked about core vision and core values of ministry.
But I wonder – do you know what YOUR personal core values of ministry are? Knowing who YOU are in ministry enables vision statements and core...
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This week Kurt and Josh took some time to talk about the changes that are constantly happening in youth ministry. Honestly ministry is always changing for those who work with students; if you don’t believe me wait until June when your seniors graduate and your ministry dynamic changes again. Today...
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Could there be anything more awkward than talking to middle schoolers about the physical change they’re going thru?
It’s weird for you and it’s weird for them! But, weirdness aside, someone who cares about what’s going on within them (besides mom and/or dad) is a big deal and they ought to begin...
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