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Practical Advice On Marriage & Ministry (Part 2)
There are lots of articles out there about how to “protect” your marriage. We have heard the statistics about wandering eyes and hearts that can lead to affairs, failure and porn addiction. I read a...
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Two Letters for Teen Trips – Adult Volunteer Version
Yesterday I posted a letter that I shared with students before a big youth conference. Part of the takeaway (I hoped) was to give you a template to use on your trips. The other takeaway is how I see...
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Be a Ghostbuster!
Let me ask you a question: Are there ghosts in your church? Ever glimpse the fleeting shadow of times gone by flitting through the halls? I don’t mean ghosts like in Casper or Nearly Headless Nick....
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LTYM: 3 Youth Ministry Principles
Hey #ymnation Happy New Year!!! This new year we are committed to keeping the show 20min. We are mindful of your time, and love sharing what we’re learning with you. If our show has been helpful to you...
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Aw, Sugar… Faking Sincerity Is Real
Adam Levine is a liar? That’s what is being said by more than one or two articles calling out him and his band Maroon 5. The pop-rock musicians appeared to be crashing as many weddings as they could in...
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Home Phone on a Budget
I’ve been wanting to get rid of our home phone for a long time. Having traditional residential phone service seem super practical if your Internet or power goes, that system is self powered. That said,...
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#You’reNotGod (Neither Am I)
My 8th grade son has always been the king of the deep question. From the time he was little, he has woken up in the morning not only talking (Before my coffee, I send him to his Dad.) but contemplating...
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Chameleon Youth Pastor
Many people have asked me to share with them the best methods of gathering and engaging students in a youth group so that they may come to understand and experience God in a powerful and deeper way....
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Pros/Cons of a Small Church Superbowl Party
The big game is Sunday, Feb. 1st. Game time is also when lots of youth groups regularly meet. What to do, what to do? REASONS YOU SHOULD HAVE A YOUTH SUPERBOWL PARTY: You meet anyway. Why not? Its...
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Strategic Teaching….Very Strategic Teaching
Strategic Youth Ministry; nothing new about that idea. Doug Field’s classic book, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, began it’s quest for youth ministry world domination almost TWENTY years ago. And while...
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Cell Phone on a Budget…(Part 2)
I have been playing around with a Samsung Galaxy S4. It is pretty slick. I purchased it at a used phone dealer so I can play with a review more Android apps. As I have been reacquainting myself with...
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Signs You’re Hindering Your Own Leadership
It’s one thing to desire to be in leadership…it’s another to actually lead people. As I watch other leaders, consider my own life in leadership or think about all the people I have had on my staff,...
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A Poor Understanding
You likely have an opinion about the poor. You may have even served the poor. Do you have an understanding of the poor, though? “When you are broke, you can’t plan ahead or shop sales or buy in bulk....
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2015 Super Bowl® Party – SUPER STREAM SUNDAY
Are you, your ministry, or your small group(s) hosting a Super Bowl® Party this year? Did you know that Super Bowl XLIX will be available FREE via Live-Stream from NBC Universal? You could stream the...
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Throwing In The Towel On Sexting?
Sexting. You can talk about this until you’re blue in the face. Still, a large majority of teens and adults see nothing wrong with it: “Our only way of being alone was to do it over the phone.” – one...
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A Shout-Out to Youth Workers
I recently spent some time with the band Everyday Sunday after they led a worship concert at our weekend services. They had a few words of encouragement to share with you, so (if you’ll pardon the...
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Meeting Minutes (Productivity Apps!)
I am awful at remembering little things like tasks, appointments, and pants. Well, maybe I remember pants. But my life literally changed “in the year 2000” when I purchased a Visor PDA. It became my...
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What Sin Are You Hiding?
I realize the title of this post is a bit invasive. It assumes you’re hiding a particular sin. I once worked with someone who thought this way and spoke out often on the subject. He’d say to just...
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An Argument Against “Service Projects”
A guest post by Aaron Kirkpatrick at RethinkingYouthMinistry.com offers this compelling thought against involving youth in “service projects”: A project is a job. A project is an assignment. A project...
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Pre-Super Bowl Fun: Must-See Videos & More!
Hey #YMNation!! In spirit of the week before the Super Bowl, wanted to let you know about an awesome video to show your students or just watch yourselves. NFL athletes and coaches share about their...
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