Summer movies. We often try to leverage them to reach students, but they come with as many liabilities as they do opportunities. Can I tell you a personal story? Years ago, I was watching our teens head out after one of our weekly student ministry gatherings...
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When I was asked to write a little post encouraging my youth worker friends to maximize their day off, I became a little anxious. Mostly because I don’t like reading stuff from people telling me how to live my life, so why in the heck..
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STRONGER! His Strength is my strength. Those are the words written on a card I received from Joani Schultz when I got home from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference (SYMC) in 2013. Every time I look at that card I’m reminded that his strength carries..
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ALL-ACCESS Giveaway to SYMC! Enter to win the ALL-ACCESS giveaway to Simply Youth Ministry Conference happening at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago on October 7-9, 2016! What’s included: Free SYMC Registration – Gain full entry to all Training, General Sessions, Connect Groups, counseling and networking in The..
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Living in the Online Village An article from David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Everyone has an opinion about the influence these social media giants have on teens. Regardless of what the sometimes-conflicting experts say, we still have to help teens..
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Last week I looked into the eyes of some very apprehensive 11-year-olds. It was their last Sunday in “KidzTown.” Even though we made a big deal about “graduating them” up to youth group, still some pulled me aside and asked if they could have just “one more..
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Yo, so this weekend I got to support one of my small group guys as he shared his testimony in the adult service at church. It was a very proud moment for me. He is an awesome dude who loves Jesus with all of his..
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In the News Salem, Mass.— Citing a need to “counterbalance” extracurricular options at public schools, a group called the Satanic Temple is launching a nationwide After School Satan Club. It’s a response to the Good News Club, an evangelical Christian group that has more than..
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Everyone wants to feel like they’re making a difference. The problem is not everyone wants to actually make a difference. I was reminded of this by the sacrificial generosity I’m seeing this week while in a poverty-stricken culture. I’m currently in Honduras via Group International Mission Trips. One..
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Summer is winding down. The students in your youth ministry are sadly putting away their beach towels and dusting off their school backpacks; they are about to trade their long days on the couch watching Netflix with long days behind their desks. This means your..
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Contest ends TOMORROW, August 12, 2016 at 11:59 pm (MDT). Don’t miss your chance to win the ALL-ACCESS giveaway to Simply Youth Ministry Conference happening at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago on October 7-9, 2016! What’s included: Free SYMC Registration – Gain full entry to all Training,..
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They will remember camping under the stars. They will remember the day at the water park. They will remember staying up for 24 hours at the lock-in. These unforgettable moments in youth ministry build awesome memories and relationships. But unforgettable moments cannot become our most..
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Launching recent graduates out of student ministry can be a mixed bag of emotions. Some students have been rock stars in your ministry, and their absence leaves leadership gaps that will be difficult to fill. Other students have been leeches sucking the energy and fun..
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In the News Rio de Janeiro—After calling out a Russian rival who’d served a 16-month suspension for doping, U.S. swimmer Lilly King received both praise and criticism this week. The dustup started when Russian Yulia Efimova—who was loudly booed—raised a finger in victory after winning..
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Originally posted by our friends at Soulfeed Lord have mercy—it’s the night before we take our son to college. This is his last night in the bed that he’s slept in for the past 18 years. Release me from lurking around his bedroom, but I just need to tuck..
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“The Mission Trip High.” It’s addicting, isn’t it? It can cause us and our students to seek the same experience every year for the “Jesus feelies.” Meanwhile, there’s a whole lot of space in between now and then that we can seize so that God..
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Usain Bolt is the first athlete to win the gold for the 100 meters at three different sets of Olympic games. By the time you read this there is a good chance he will have medaled again in another race. Simone Manuel is the first..
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In the News Rio de Janeiro—In addition to a disappointing showing at the Summer Olympics, U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas also faced harsh words online. People criticized her appearance, her stance during the national anthem, and even her level of support for her teammates. They started..
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Do you make it a habit of sitting down with potential volunteers and asking them questions…even uncomfortable ones? I once had a ‘Volunteer from Hell.’ Our ministry was growing logarithmically and I was desperate for help (sound familiar?) I asked my existing volunteers if they..
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Yo, Youth Ministry Nation, got a few things I want to share with you concerning what’s going on with me. The last 6 months have been pretty crazy. Let me start off by saying, one of the joys of ministry for me has been getting..
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