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Youth Ministry Round Up #138
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The Soundtrack of Discipleship
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and feel privileged to have grown up in that time because it was wild and unique. I grew up in a time when disco had it’s moment and rock n roll was getting harder and louder. I became a Christian in...
9 Dynamic Ways To Revive A Dying Youth Ministry
Many youth ministries are in decline and dying. Yes, there are cycles, ups and downs and seasons, but there are some youth ministries that are just plain dying. If you’re one of these youth pastors whose youth group is in decline, I feel for...
The One Question Young Preachers Need To Stop Asking
Sermons, like movies, books, etc. are a subjective art form. After I would preach I’d want to know, “How was that? Any good?” What you’re really asking, “how was my presentation of the sermon?” This is an honest...
31 Days of Halloween Would You Rather Questions
I love a good round of Would You Rather questions. As Halloween approaches, I thought about some fun would you ask you questions and decided to ask AI to give me a few more to add to my list and here are a few of the 50 total would you rather...
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Healthy Ministers Part 1: Sorting Your Emotional Trash
I do my best to recycle. I cut up copier mistakes into note pads, I reuse left over wood, and I salvage trash and turn it into something useful. Recycling bins make it easy to sort your stuff; paper here, plastic here, cans here, trash here. If we...
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The Church of Now (Or Never)
I had that unique opportunity where all the staff were going to be out of town and I was the only one left to preach and, at 55, I still wring my hands and laugh maniacally, “Muahahahahahaha!” because it’s my chance to involve...
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21 Creative Ways Your Youth Ministry Can Worship God Without A Band
Worship Bands can be a hassle. Personalities, Divas, Want to be the next _____________ (write popular worship leader name here), practice times, no commitment, etc. etc. They can be more trouble than they are worth but I’ve always valued them...
Youth Ministry Round Up #131
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The Disciple Project OUTREACH MANUAL
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR DECAYING YOUTH MEETING INTO A FLOURISHING CITY-WIDE MOVEMENT