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LTYM: Small Group Leaders – (T)raining (L)eadership (C)are
This week we are still talking about small groups. This week we bring in one of our veteran volunteers to talk about (Training, Leadership and Care for our small group leaders). We had a lot of fun....
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People Are Not A Target
Some leaders try to figure out what attracts younger people to a church…but it’s another thing to actually provide belonging for them. Let’s look at that from a little different perspective. Just...
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3 Incorrect Assumptions About Church Kids
For years now I have worked with primarily “unchurched” students. Honestly, I’ve gotten used to a group of students with no Biblical foundation or pre-conceived ideas about Christianity.Yet, I guess I...
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What’s Working?
So… what’s working? Jesus gave us the Great Commision. We’ve been stumbling over ourselves since He did, trying to figure out how to be a movement when it’s a whole lot easier to build an organization....
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Analog Notebook (Classic)
I recently combined my affection for DIY and my love for writing by creating a few journals. I don’t care if people think these are Pinterest-y, or hipster, or lame…they are perfect for my needs and...
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Facebook = Data Hog (Part 2: Android)
Yes, I also own an Android and Facebook is setting the video “Auto-play” on by default. If you own an Android here’s how you shut that off. Click Facebook>Menu>Video Auto-play>Off or Wi-fi...
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Middle School Ministry Cohort…A Big Dose Of Awesomeness!
I’ve been watching, and admiring, the success of The Youth Cartel’s YMCP (Youth Ministry Coaching Program) from a distance for quite some time. And having talked to some men and women who have been...
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It’s Okay to Use Curriculum
Our student ministry had Kurt Johnston teach for us this past month. “Jealous?” (I tried to write that in my best Jon Lovitz impersonation) TBH – that’s how “the kids” say “To be honest…” – we had Kurt...
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LTYM: Small Group Leader Training & Parent Expectations
Check it out!!! This episode we give the top 6 areas we would train our small group leaders on, and AC interviews a parent on their expectations concerning small groups. Subscribe and send questions to...
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Should Small Churches Go to Big Conferences?
I’m in the midst of big youth conference season. REALLY happy to be able to serve small church youth ministries and uber-grateful that I’m invited to the conference table. In these next 7 days, I’ll...
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Pet Peeves in Ministry Circles
It happened again. I watched someone get up to speak to a large audience. The total time of what was going to be said would’ve been about 15 to 20 minutes. Just as I was getting ready to hear the...
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3 Ways To Get Students Connected
Ever had students show up to youth group, and they look like a deer caught in head lights? They know no one, and feel super awkward. We’ve definitely experienced this in our ministry, and especially...
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What to Look for in a Youth Ministry Network
In my last post about whether small church youth workers should or shouldn’t go to big conference, one of the reasons TO go is an opportunity to connect to other youth workers. More directly, youth...
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Red Bull, Caffeine and Ministry
Anyone out there ever drank a Red Bull? Don’t worry – you don’t have to admit it to us. Admit it to them, though, and you get ten bucks through a class action suit… for real:...
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LTYM: How To Grow Your Youth Ministry
Ever thought how do I grow my youth ministry? Well, Kurt and I will spend the next few weeks discussing some ways to grow your ministry. So tune in!!! Hope it helps, AC & Kurt
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Worst scare video ever + $249 worth of youth ministry resources for $49.99!
BOO! Hey Simply Insiders! It’s October…so that means its time for the SPPPPOOOOOOKKKKKKYYYYY Awesome Bundle! Get all these great youth ministry resources for one Spooky Awesome price: Jesus Centered...
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How To Be Entitled (Or Not)
We see it emerge all the time in our students. They “forgot” to turn in their camp permission slip on time, and we “just have to” let them come anyway. There is a conflict between the Saturday...
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More Harm Than Good: Student Leadership
Have you ever asked yourself “am I doing more harm than good?” As broken people we have the ability to do more harm than good. It’s happened over and over throughout history. I believe that we should...
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Teens are officially over Facebook
We said it about a year ago… Surveys of this type are, of course, a dime a dozen, and teen whims are as volatile as Twitter’s trending hashtags. That said, Piper Jaffray’s research is pretty thorough:...
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Honoring Creationism and Evolution?
How did the world come to be? You either have a quick response to this question, or find yourself a bit more pensive and contemplative about that questions these days. Students also seem to be stuck...
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