If you’re a rookie youth pastor and you’re looking up the word “intangibles”, that’s o.k.., I‘ll wait. I don’t think I knew what intangibles were either during my first few years of being the lead planner. I knew what curriculum were. I knew what calendars were. I knew what forms and paper work were, but…
Everyone has a special time of year no mater what type of business or industry they’re in. Suntan lotion makers like summer. Ski pole makers like winter. Umbrella makers like spring because of all the rain. But what season do youth pastors like? Are you a Fall guy when all the students come back…
I told my son the other day I was making a house visit to one of our guests. He gave me the impression that personal visits were passe’ in our digital age. His only response was “Why?”. Thus this post. If you are making in person visits, keep these 3 things in mind. 1. Take…
This just in- Kanya not a god. That being said, and probably understood before I said it, I am not judging Kanya. I just don’t want my teenagers getting their morality or theology from him. So, who are some artists parents and youth workers can recommend to their kids if they are into Hip…
Yesterdays class was all about tips for growing and energizing your youth ministry and summer is a great to do that so go by and check it out. Today’s class is brought to you by Alon Banks. His summer class suggestion was concerning how to build a communication build beyond texting. Nothing…
Today’s lesson idea is brought to you by my fellow Alabamian Samuel Colesgrove, and the class he would take right now is How Do I Grow And Energize My Group. Great question, Onward. Class Notes Whenever I have gotten in trouble with by base of students, kids who are already coming, is when I leave…
Class Notes Good morning class. Yesterday we covered the topic Teens in Crisis and I hope you did your homework, well, at least George Lynch did. Thanks George, you get a gold star. The rest of you: I’ll see you after class. Today’s topic comes from Craig Fullerton, and we are looking at the issue…
Welcome to summer school for youth workers. This is your syllabus. Show up to class every day and and comment “Here!” for roll. Bring your Bible, a pencil, and a desire to contribute. Answer the questions given. Do your home work and turn it in by commenting Oh, and no sticking gum under your desk.…
I like the movie Summer School mostly because it’s great 80’s cheese. I am also a big fan of Mark Harmon, otherwise known as Jethro Gibbs in NCIS. But, I also like the movie because it’s about youth ministry. Think about it. Maybe you have a bunch of kids who feel like they have to…
What would it be? This is a question. I have no comments other than, the course I would want is: The Rolling Stones: How To Create A Worship Band That Lasts. So, next week I will be taking the courses you recommend and breaking it down even further. So, what youth ministry course would…
