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5 Must Have Qualities You Should Have On Your Youth Ministry Resume
"I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those...
Jerome Bettis and Jesus Have The Same Message For Their Kids
Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis was on the Sunday Night Football halftime show last night. He shared the great story of his father dropping him off at Notre Dame. Jerome's dad, Johnnie Bettis, told Jerome, "I don't have much to give you but I...
So, Your Pastor Has Asked You To Preach, Now What?
One of best feelings in the world is when your boss hands you an assignment because he trusts you. In my case, this trust is expressed when I am asked to preach when my Pastor is out of town. I have always regarded preaching in place of my pastors...
Jon Stewart Is Gone From The Daily Show, I Wish I Had Known Him Better
I have to say I as never a bog fan of Jon Stewart. His show never captured my attention but I tuned in a few times and found many of his bits funny. Everyone got their fair share of slams. Jon was the Dirty Harry of news, he hated everybody...
Answering Seven Questions About My New Podcast: Listen To Episode 0 Now
There there are some pretty good youth ministry podcasts out there like; DYM Wesbshow YM Answers The Longer Haul And I want to be one of them. My hope is that I can be different while maintaining the fire we all feel about teenagers, youth...
Before Your Youth Ministry Says Goodbye To Summer…
Summer is about gone and school is almost started (this week around here). Before I say goodbye to summer there are a few things I have to get done. Here's my short list of things to do before our summer comes to an end Create a slide show with...
The Hard Truth About Youth Ministry Blogging
I've had this blog for around five years and it has only been in the past two years that I have hammered down and posted at east three times a week. During this time I have learned some hard truths about youth ministry blogging and I'd like to...
Are You Creating Space For Your Ministry To Grow?
I'm creating space for our ministry to grow. That's why I'm letting all of our volunteers go. I can hear it now, Are you crazy? You have volunteers and you just dismissed them?! I'd kill for great volunteers! Send them to me! Cool...
4 Must Do’s Post Mission Trip
I love mission trips; but they can be so hard and so draining that I'm temped to put them in the rear view mirror and move on to something easier. I resist this temptation by understanding that our mission trip is not over when we pull into the...
Why Youth Pastors Should Take Risks Like Tom Cruise
I was just watching this clip and realized that Tom Cruise knows what hes doing. Regardless of his strange behavior or beliefs, Tim Cruise loves his craft. I heard Simon Pegg say "Tom cares about the audience so much he wants to give them an...
Creating A Messy Obstacle Course On The Cheap
We recently had a Messy Night at youth going along with our TRIBES program. The best game of the night was our epic Slop-sticle Course. Here's the break down Station #1 Kids fish gummy worms out of kiddie pool filled with kool aid and oats....
How Much Do Christians Have To Hate Jesus To Not Do This?
"then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." Philippians 2:2 The Apostle Paul makes a plea to the Philippians, in verse one, that if they had any connection to Christ, he finishes his...
Are You Really Up For Whatever?
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit," striving together as one for the faith of...
Praying Against What Threatens Our Spiritual Walk
What threatens our faith? Is it the culture, worldliness, sin, the current news cycle? I think the danger to our walk with Christ hits much closer to home and is far more dangerous. Read through this prayer 3-4 times, meditate on each line and God...
7 Questions You Must Answer Before Your Youth Ministry Will Grow
Seth Godin's post give 7 questions anyone should follow if they are interested in reaching the people in their neighborhood. Some people want to reach people in their neighborhood with a product, a promotion, an event, or a service. I and my...
The Disciple Project OUTREACH MANUAL
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR DECAYING YOUTH MEETING INTO A FLOURISHING CITY-WIDE MOVEMENT