One Way to Utilize the LIFE CHANGE in Your Ministry
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....
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleBehind-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...
View ArticleLifetree 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...
View ArticleMeet 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...
View ArticleCell 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?
View Article[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...
View ArticleLet’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...
View Article[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....
View ArticleFUNNY 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...
View ArticleShould 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...
View ArticleAppropriate 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleOne 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...
View ArticleHave 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.
View ArticleHeaven 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...
View ArticleApp: 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...
View ArticleAre 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...
View Article[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...
View ArticleGay + 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...
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