Taking everything popular culture offers and trying to translate it into spiritual terms is an example of a youth ministry taking it’s cues from pop culture. Just because we see a You Tube Video or a popular teen movie doesn’t mean we need to talk about it, show it, or try to create a…
As a YouTube content creator, I care about what this new awards show means for the medium. As a Youth Pastor I care even more because it may give me some insight into my my students because of what they are watching or voting for. If you are just now hearing about…
I recently saw a video of a priest who almost stopped a wedding because the photographers were too close and were distracting from the ceremony. I thought it was a pretty cool and brave thing to do on the priests part. In taking this stand, I think he sent a strong message to the couple…
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to spice up your youth ministry games? Dice Spice is here to help you. Dice Spice is the new, fun, and printable game for your whole youth ministry. I created this game because I wanted high involvement, high engagement, chaos, and laughter and so Dice Spicand was…
On Sunday, our Pastor asked us to consider fasting media on Wednesday. He was specifically talking about social media, unless he knows a bunch of people in our church struggling with reading too many books. I knew what he meant. I have done a media fast (t.v., social media) before so the concept was…
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…
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…
I am planning on my own missions trip this summer. I have never planned my own trip. It feels kind of weird. I am not leaving the country but I am entering a culture where I speak the language. This year I am going to one of the biggest Gaming Conventions in the country, Gen…
I recently read an article from Ed Stetzer called Is Radical Christianity A Form of Legalism? The article was a response to Christianity Today’s piece called Here Come The Radicals Both are very good articles and I encourage you to read them both, contrast and compare. Pastors should be looking at how to lead heir flock to…
