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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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Te'o Admits Some Deception in Girlfriend Hoax

Steph Martin Friday, January 25, 2013
South Bend, Ind.—Heisman Trophy runner-up Manti Te’o acknowledged Thursday that he “misled” people after discovering his online girlfriend was fake but insisted he “didn’t lie” to anyone except his father. The Notre Dame star linebacker learned on December 6 that Lennay Kekua wasn’t real but still... read more
Leadership, Volunteers, College

Seniors: A Response

Rebecca.Hug Thursday, January 24, 2013
It’s not always easy to remember the turmoil our students experience during their senior year—getting the perfect pictures, working more hours than ever to save up, filling out the never-ending applications, and writing essays hoping they won’t be rejected. Our seniors are figuring out the reality... read more
Leadership, Volunteers, College

Letting Go of Your Seniors

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, January 23, 2013
About this time of the year, maybe next month at the latest, something difficult happens. The seniors in your ministry begin to “migrate to warmer climates.” Slowly transitioning to what is next. January may seem early in the year to be writing about losing your seniors, but the reality is that... read more
Culture

The Walking Dead Video Game [Review]

Scott Firestone Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Is there anything more popular than zombies right now? Maybe “Gangham Style,” but that’s about it… Robert Kirkman started a gritty and violent graphic novel series called The Walking Dead. It’s about the survivors of an apocalypse, who have to fight off hordes of zombies—but also the evils of the... read more
Leadership, Volunteers, College

Seniors That Stick Around

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Since yesterday was Kurt’s birthday, we thought this week would be a good week to write about seniors. Not senior citizens….the seniors in your high school ministry. One of the sweet joys of this time of year is seeing students who “GET IT” really hitting stride as they head toward the home... read more
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Seniors That Stick Around

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Since yesterday was Kurt’s birthday, we thought this week would be a good week to write about seniors. Not senior citizens….the seniors in your high school ministry. One of the sweet joys of this time of year is seeing students who “GET IT” really hitting stride as they head toward the home... read more
Culture

What Makes You Weep?

Lane Palmer Monday, January 21, 2013
By: Lane Palmer at Dare 2 Share A GUY’S REVIEW OF LES MISERABLES: Went to the movies with my wife. We saw this obscure movie I never had hear of, some French foreign film. They must have been giving away free tickets because the lines were out the door. Anyway, the movie starts and Wolverine is... read more
Culture, Programming

Breaking News: President Signs Gun-Control Orders

Steph Martin Friday, January 18, 2013
Editor's note—This is a new thing for youthministry.com: A ready to go discussion starter you can use tonight with your youth group. We'll have a new Breaking News discussion starter every Friday afternoon, so make sure you check back. Washington, D.C.—In an effort to reduce gun violence,... read more
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Leadership, Culture, Volunteers

Gossip Stopper: A Response

Paul Spittka Thursday, January 17, 2013
I’ve been thinking of writing a response to one of Kurt and Josh’s articles for a LONG time…until I saw this topic: Gossip. In fact, when I told my wife what the topic was, she laughed at me! Why? Because it’s been something I’ve personally struggled with in youth ministry. So this response is me... read more
Leadership

Help

Ronald Long Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Help. I'm at the end of my rope. I need help. Have you ever had a student who, on your worst days, you kind of pray doesn't show up? Yeah, that's pretty godly of me. But it's also honest. Well he showed up tonight. And I immediately felt anxious. And annoyed. And mad. And terribly sad... read more