This past weekend we opened up summer camp registration. So we themed this past weekend “Summer Camp Stories Weekend.” We had students share their testimonies about how summer camp impacted their life. They shared on stage in front of their peers during our services. We had 5 students share, and that was the message for [...]![]()
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One Way to Utilize the LIFE CHANGE in Your Ministry
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Meet Jo Saxton- SYMC Main Session Speaker
Hey Simply Insiders! Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2014 is only 45 days away! It’s not too late to register to join 3,000 other youth workers as they worship and hear from amazing ministry leaders like Jo Saxton, who will be one of the main session speakers at SYMC happening March 7-10 in Columbus, Ohio! Watch [...]![]()
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Behind-the-Scenes of Group WorkCamps
If you’ve ever brought your youth ministry to a Group Workcamp, you know that this incredible week of home repair, service, worship, and fun is all planned out in advance for you so that you get to show-up with your students and actually be present with them. But how exactly do these jam-packed Workcamps run [...]![]()
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Lifetree Adventure to India from Kids’ Perspective
Hey Simply Insiders! Our friends at Lifetree Adventures, one-of-a-kind missions experiences designed to grow your faith, recently traveled to India to serve and love the children and families living in the impoverished slum communities alongside indigenous ministry partners there. Group Publishing founders, Thom and Joani Schultz, were the leaders on this special mission. Along with [...]![]()
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Meet Justin Mayo – SYMC Main Session Speaker
Hey Simply Insiders! We’re counting down the days until we get to see you wonderful people at Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2014 happening in Columbus, OH on March 7-10! In our excitement, we are sharing interviews that SYMC director, Jason Ostrander, is conducting with the conference’s main stage speakers like Justin Mayo. Mayo is the founder and director of [...]![]()
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Cell Phones and Youth Groups: A Solution?
A teacher came up with a creative solution for students who are constantly distracted by cell phones in class. What do you think? Would this fly in your youth group? Is it even necessary?![]()
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[Elephants in the Youth Room] The Great Game Debate
When youth workers get together there seems to be a handful of topics we discuss time and again. They are sticking points in the grand scheme of youth ministry that we can’t agree on. Better yet, it’s like they are standing tall in the middle of our youth rooms and we just decide to ignore them. [...]![]()
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Let’s Talk Youth Ministry – #SYMC
The Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up March 7th-10th and you do not want to miss out. Register (here) Check out Kurt and I as we discuss what makes SYMC so great!!!! You will also learn of our great love for dates!!!! ha Enjoy!! kurt & ac![]()
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[Elephants in the Youth Room] Our Struggle with Fame
Yesterday, my friend Leneita Fix, posted about a series we’re doing on issues we as youth workers deal with, but are shy from talking about. After looking at the game debate, I want to chat about fame. I’ll be the first to admit, one of my secret temptations that I willingly entertain is fame. I [...]![]()
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FUNNY VIDEO: Skit Guys Talk #SYMC 2014!
What’s Up Simply Insiders?! If you haven’t heard, The Skit Guys are among the crazy, awesome talent who will be at Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2014 in Columbus, OH on March 7-10! We stinkin’ love these guys and what they do to bring humor and truth to youth ministry. Watch their video below, and don’t [...]![]()
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Should We Feel Sorry For Justin Bieber?
I have never been one for celebrity gossip. I sort of “keep up” with it by looking over the racks as I check out of the grocery store. Truthfully, if I wasn’t in youth ministry or the parent of teens I don’t know if I would care. In the last year it has appeared that [...]![]()
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Appropriate Fun…. or Hazing?
When it comes to taking kids to fun places, you might try to “sell” the idea from time to time. This is usually when you’ll talk about something “amazing” that the kids will get the chance to take part in. For example, maybe you’ll mention a huge roller coaster at the amusement park you’ll be [...]![]()
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The World’s Easiest Way To Get New Volunteers…
Recently in a youth ministry seminar the presenter asked the question, “How many of you feel like you have enough volunteers in your ministry?” One guy raised his hand. The rest of the room wanted to punch him in his smug, little, “I’m awesome” nose. Because almost nobody who leads a youth group feels like [...]![]()
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One Thing Justin Bieber/Richard Sherman Have In Common
It never ceases to amaze me that out of all the stuff that is going on in the world celebrities and famous people are talked about and televised more than anything else when it comes to the news. And I get the fact that it comes with being a celebrity or famous, but what I [...]![]()
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Have You Ever Been This Excited For A Gift?
I have, but is wasn’t for the last Bible I purchased. This was pretty cool to watch, but also pretty convicting, I am sure it will make it’s way into a future message.![]()
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Heaven is For Real – prep?
Movies may require you to be silent when you’re watching them in a theater, but they can often create more conversation than we’re prepared for afterward. Have you seen the trailer for the movie “Heaven Is For Real” yet? Here’s a glimpse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn_bRrxIGY8 There is even a free movie screening for ministry/education peeps: http://heavenisforreal.themoviescreener.com/ Just [...]![]()
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App: Text Later
I get pretty excited when I download a new app that actually finds its way into regular use. My latest fave is called “Text Later.” Every once in a while I have something I need to text, but it is not the right time. But too often, when the right time hits I forget to [...]![]()
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Are you Having a Super Bowl® Party?
The Super Bowl® is around the corner and this little gadget might be the tool to help get your party off the ground (check out this post about keeping your party legal). I have owned an EyeTV for several years and love it. This little gadget turns your Mac or PC into a TV. If you have an [...]![]()
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[Elephants In The Youth Room] The “Other” Youth Group
There are preconceived ideas of who “people in ministry” are supposed to be.This holds especially true in youth ministry.You can make the stereotypical list yourself, I don’t think I even need to name the traits. The problem is that not all of us are capable of becoming the resident IT person. Others of us are [...]![]()
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Gay + Agenda?
(Before you read any further, pray. Please do. This topic is less about what you already think and more about us digging deeper to what we have missed. Maybe we can listen to God on this and let Him have the most important word on this. Deal?) ——————– Once upon a time in Christianity, there [...]![]()
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