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This Horror Still Happens?
It was the end of June when a 27 year old Brazilian referee in an amateur game pulled a 20 year old soccer player from the field. The player not liking the call got in the ref’s face. Reports say...
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Kreyos Watch…
I am a big kickstarter and Indiegogo fan, I wrote about them here and here. I missed out on being one of the people to help Pebble raise 10 million for they e-paper watch. It looks pretty cool and has...
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An Encouragement for Small Church Youth Leaders
From my heart to yours, friends - My back story is that I went from serving a coupla hundred youth to a church where there were nine students from 6th-12th grade. Nine! I had no idea what to do with...
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SYM Today Mondays: Encouraging Devotionals
Mondays on the SYM Today Newsletter (sign up here) will provide a focus on fueling your heart for youth ministry with encouragement from either Rick Lawrence or Jason Ostrander like Jason’s recent post...
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Everyday Parables: Snarky Christian Videos
There is no shortage of content on the internet. Case in point, check out this unique video that is a thematic mash-up of the old video game Street Fighter and the randomness of church ministry:...
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Can You Equip the Broken Family?
Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) tells us, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Many of us work with broken families with so little “hope” they are the portrait of a...
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4 Questions for Parents to Ask Themselves
I’ve worked with 18-25 years olds for over a dozen years now and one of the realities I’ve had to work through is the fact of having to walk alongside parents, too. This can often be a time of deep...
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Being in Youth Ministry and Having a Family is Tough…
….. that’s why every Tuesday on the SYM Today Newsletter is dedicated to talking about finding that balance of being an awesome youth leader while still loving your family well. Jake and Melissa...
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Everyday Parables: Minion Football
This is just pure fun, from beginning to end. Then again, maybe this represents relationships, church life and more? Your pick. Watch it a few times and picture yourself as each of the three...
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The Perks Of Junior High Ministry!
That’s right, I said it. There are actually tons of perks those of us fortunate enough to work primarily with young teens enjoy that the rest of the youth ministry nation doesn’t. For example: -...
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For Uth Peeps on Vacation
(This is not mine. Ironic that I am reading it while sitting at Gate A12 in Houston. Heading out to teach this weekend in Indy at the end of 3 weeks at home. I need to save this reading for...
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Comedy Break: Jesus’ LIL brother
Imagine what it may have been like to be the younger brother of Jesus. - via comedian Michael Jr
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Don’t Be “That” Youth Guy
I met a youth pastor this summer at a Christian event we were both attending. He was there with his group and honestly? He and his group created a bit of consternation for the leadership of the event....
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Smart Youth Pastor Records His AWKWARD FLIGHT
If it wasn’t clear that you guys are awesome, it’s now clearer than ever. OUR YOUTH LEADERS ROCK! Steve Cullum, a youth pastor at Rockingham Christian Church in Salem, NH, recently recorded a video...
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The Evolution of Youth Ministry (via the Evolution of Ricky Martin)
I apologize for the way my mind thinks. Nonetheless, it occurred to me how youth ministry has evolved over the years in its tone and topics. What once seemed as innocent and fun as getting kids...
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Kids in the Crowd…
Ever give a message to a group of teens and afterwards think, “That message was great, I need to add that message to my THAT JUST HAPPENED folder” and then immediately brought back to earth by a kid...
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Video Clips for Messages
A youth worker recently asked, “Was curious to know where everyone gets video clips for their messages/programs/etc?” It is kind of a no brainer to look on youtube and Vimeo but it is so hard to find...
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Sermon Illustrations Gone Wild
I came across this video and it seemed all too familiar. (thanks to ChurchLeaders.com for the tip) A few years ago I did a similar illustration of having someone slap me hard as a part of a service. In...
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Let’s Talk About Youth Ministry: Small Groups
Small groups was our very first request for a topic (you can send your topic requests to talkaboutym@gmail.com). So here we go! Small Groups are the lifeblood for many youth ministries, and for good...
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“Kik” it With Your Students & Other Ways To Stay In Touch.
“Does it work?” one of my children asked. “Yes, it’s plugged into the phone jack, of course it will work,” their grandmother responded. “How do I use it?” they sat wide eyed. “Well, you put your...
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