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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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Culture

Discussion Starter: 'Blade Runner' Charged With Murder

Steph Martin Friday, February 22, 2013
Pretoria, South Africa—The double amputee who made history during last summer’s Olympics is now in the headlines for a much different reason. Sprinter Oscar Pistorius, 26, is accused of killing his girlfriend in South Africa on Valentine’s Day. Prosecutors said the murder was premeditated, but... read more
Worship

Don't Miss the Moment Because of the Ministry

Youth Ministry ... Thursday, February 21, 2013
blog by Stephanie Caro Jesus was at the church I worshipped at today; I saw him with my own two eyes. And I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t Jesus in any church wherever two or three are gathered in His name?” Yes, of course. That’s what the book says. This was different. As the elements were... read more
Leadership

Do's & Don'ts: A Response

Brian Seidel Thursday, February 21, 2013
I have to be honest, when I saw this week’s topic (Do’s and Don’ts) I wasn’t excited. My first thought was how youth ministry doesn’t need another “Do these five things and get this wonderful result” type of article. I understand practical help is needed, but Christianity isn’t supposed to be a... read more
Leadership, Volunteers

Youth Ministry “Do’s”

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, February 19, 2013
This week we’re taking on a few youth ministry do’s and don’ts! With our experience, we’ve learned a few things about both sides of this—we’ve both had some solid successes and some epic failures! Would love for you to read these, and then add your own in the comments, too. Here are some things we... read more
Families, Leadership, Middle School, Small Groups, Programming

Stuff EVERY Youth Minister Wants to Hear!

Ronald Long Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Youth ministers around the globe are BEGGING you to ask them these questions/bring up these topics. Don't waste any time! Go find a youth pastor, quick! 6. Where are all the youth? Probably baseball practice. And dance. And doing homework. Or working. Or sleeping in. Or at their mom's instead... read more
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Leadership

Youth Ministry “Don'ts”

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, February 19, 2013
This week we’re taking on a few youth ministry do’s and don’ts! With our experience, we’ve learned a few things about both sides of this—we’ve both had some solid successes and some epic failures! Would love for you to read these, and then add your own in the comments, too! Don’t avoid the stuff... read more
Culture

Binge Drinking...Unrecognized

Jonathan McKee Monday, February 18, 2013
Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls An article from Jonathan McKee at TheSource4YM.com When the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their new report on binge drinking last month, they used two words to describe the health problem: serious and under-... read more
Leadership

Radical Hospitality

Youth Ministry ... Saturday, February 16, 2013
http://ymarchitects.com/blog/ blog by Dave Sippel I was planning a youth retreat several years ago. I wanted to create the space for an honest discussion about denominational distinctions. I wanted my youth to understand that each Christian denomination has unique traditions, doctrine, and... read more
Culture

Discussion Starter: Pope, 85, Unexpectedly Resigns From Office

Steph Martin Friday, February 15, 2013
Rome—Pope Benedict XVI, the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, made a surprise announcement this week, saying he’ll step down February 28 because of his age. The 85-year-old Pope, who’s become increasingly frail, said he’s “had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the... read more
Families, Leadership, Volunteers

From Mistakes: Tips for youth pastors and parents

Pedro Escamilla Friday, February 15, 2013
One of the major ways we humans learn is by learning from the mistakes or success of others. When we are young, we don't possess any frame of reference by which we can make educated choices until we have experience in certain situations. Frame of references come through experience, such as learning... read more