Most people would prefer to play a role on a solid, fun, relational team than be on a dysfunctional, conflict-filled, self-absorbed team. That’s a no-brainer! But, great teams are difficult to build.
Healthy youth ministry teams are not only effective at reaching and discipling students, but...
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Anonymous
Thursday, September 13, 2007
For me the answer is simple. It works. Teenagers serve others, and, in the process, those young people grow closer to God. I've never seen anything like mission trips for helping young people figure out what being a Christian is all about. What could be wrong with that?
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(We are finishing up a two part series on transitioning out of ministry. If you missed part 1, you can get it HERE).
Transitioning out of a ministry is a BIG TIME decision. We'll share a few ideas with the hope that they may help you make discover your next step. But, before you read further,...
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If you’ve read much, talked much or listened much about youth ministry lately, you are certainly aware of the growing concern over the vast number of students who walk away from church during, or shortly after, their high school years.
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It gets your team or a couple of really excited students involved and helps their ad-libbing skills. More to boot--they become fearless.
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Anonymous
Friday, January 23, 2009
In time, we have come to realize our mistake and desperately desire to help equip you to fulfill your God-given responsibility and privilege.
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Anonymous
Saturday, May 23, 2009
The longer I'm in the ministry, the more I realize how important it is to say thank you.
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Anonymous
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Although parents face a completely different set of issues, frustrations, and worries, they are looking for people who genuinely care about them and are willing to invest in relationships with them just like our students are.
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Not everyone has an iPhone or an Android phone. (Although this is true, and it’s the number one response I get from people who don’t see value in smart phone apps, I think it’s very short-sighted.) But let’s look at what we can do to leverage any phone using SMS, better known as text messages...
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When group asked more than 10,000 teenagers to name the top reasons they stay committed to their church, #1 was: "A welcoming environment where I can be myself." Most kids simply want to be pursued passionately and seen well by adults who don't have to love them but do anyway.
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