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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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Leadership, Culture, Volunteers, Outreach

7 Steps For Great First Impressions

Justin Douglas Monday, February 4, 2013
During my time in youth ministry I have had the privilege of meeting many students. I know there are many wiser than me at getting to know students and building relationships with students. Yet, I believe there are some things that have guided me and helped me successfully make students feel... read more
Culture

Lewis' Life Offers Tale of Redemption

Steph Martin Friday, February 1, 2013
New Orleans—Among the many sideshows at Super Bowl 47 is the saga of Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Ray Lewis. The middle linebacker, who’s retiring after this season, has received much attention for his checkered past and devout Christian faith. As Lewis faced accusations this week of using performance-... read more
Families, Leadership

The Church Office: A Response

Tony Martinez Thursday, January 31, 2013
This Tuesday I was with our team of pastors in the Rocky Mountains for a day of planning and strategy for our local church. The location and conversations were energizing. I was actually excited to get back to the office and back to work. Then Wednesday happened. Grandpa’s gall bladder had been... read more
Leadership

The Church Office: Part 2 (Kurt)

Kurt and Josh Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I (Kurt) am writing this article a bit early because on the day that you read my “office tips” I will be three hours away from my office camping and riding dirt bikes in the desert with my family and friends. So before reading any further, stop and admit that you are a little jealous that you are... read more
Leadership

The Church Office: Part 1 (Josh)

Kurt and Josh Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Church office hours—what a great subject! And while this might not specifically apply to everyone getting the newsletter, we’re hoping there are some principles that will help everyone, whatever their role is in youth ministry. I (Josh) am going to take on 3 things that I think can help make... read more
Culture

Ray Lewis and Me

Lane Palmer Monday, January 28, 2013
By: Lane Palmer at Dare 2 Share Well sports fans, the BIG DAY approacheth. For the 47th time in American history, families and friends will gather round the BIG SCREEN to watch the BIG GAME. What else is big? The price tag for a commercial, for sure. This year it runs 4 million big ones for a 30-... read more
Leadership

Writing Small Group Material - Part One

Ronald Long Friday, January 25, 2013
There are companies out there who employ tons of people to plan, write, dream, organize, design, and produce small group materials for your church. So why in the world would you write your own? Well, youth ministers have never been the smartest people... Seriously, for me, it's just because... read more
Culture, Programming

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