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We're All Born This Way

Rick Lawrence Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The other day I had breakfast with an old friend—we’ve met, off and on, two Saturday mornings a month for 10 years or so. I hadn’t seen him in a few months, so we had some catching up to do. I asked about his family. He paused, glanced down for a moment, then...
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Leadership, Volunteers, Programming

How to Plan a Ministry Fair

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Not too long ago we did a ministry fair for our students—we had tables that featured each of the ministries in our church that were open to students. After a short talk on serving, we dismissed early for them to snake through the room and sign up for different opportunities to serve inside and... read more
Leadership, Speaking, Programming

Buy, Borrow, Beg (and steal) Ideas

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Where do you get all of your creative ideas for your youth group? Easy! Buy, borrow, beg, or steal. Here’s what we mean. BUY 
If you’re looking for creative ideas for your next sermon series, find one of the many resource providers online that have a good track record of resources that work in... read more
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