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Teen Drinking
Teen Drinking Who’s Doing It the Most…And What It’s Costing We know that many teens are exposed to alcohol, some more than others. We also know many teens give in to the luring temptation of alcohol,...
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Jesus Answers 9 Essential Questions
My Jesus Centered Bible is one of my favorite resources and the Life.Church YouVersion Bible app is one one of my favorite apps. Last week these two resources came together and released a YouVersion...
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More About the Ministry; Less About the Minister
Heard a quote today through the FB posting of a friend (Thanks, @bradfiscus): “The needs of the students must drive your ministry not the needs of the campus (youth) minister.” – Marilyn Thornton...
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The Power Of Communication
The Power of Communication This morning I walked into staff prayer, and true confession time, I didn’t want to be there. I knew it was expected that I showed up, I even knew it would be beneficial yet,...
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Discussion Starter: Officer Fired After Classroom Confrontation
Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a discussion-starter that did not include important questions about race in the original version. When this story first broke, race was not the focus of the...
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3 “P’s” for Your Volunteer Team!
The 3 “P’s” For Your Volunteer Team It’s football season! It’s on everyone’s mind and so it’s an analogy I like to use when it comes to working with our support team in ministry. Imagine your team has...
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5 Tips On Producing Disciple-Makers
Producing Disciple-Makers When it comes to discipleship, Jesus modeled it best. And if we want to disciple well, we must understand what he did and how he did it. Now, I’ve read a lot on the principles...
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Free Thanksgiving Lesson
Hey YM Friends, If you didn’t already know this, Ministry Architects produces an awesome downloadable weekly student curriculum called Spice Rack. I’m Sr. Consultant and get to work for Mark DeVries....
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Multiply Your Impact With Volunteers
Multiply Your Impact With Volunteers Youth workers aren’t very good at math. Let’s do a little simple math from my new “Skinny” book about recruiting volunteers. If you look at the time you spend each...
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Discussion Starter: Teens Use Media 9 Hours Daily, Report Finds
In the News New York—According to a report from the nonprofit Common Sense Media, teenagers spend about nine hours each day using media for their enjoyment. That doesn’t include media use for homework....
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20 Interview Questions for Youth Workers
20 Interview Questions for Youth Workers Are you a youth worker? Chances are high that sooner or later you will find yourself in search of a new church in which to serve. Are you a Senior Pastor,...
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Screen Addicts
Screen Addicts Young People and Their Mobile Devices An article from David R. Smith at TheSource4YM.com Hey mom and dad, which do you think is greater: the number of hours in your typical work day or...
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Youth Ministry Heroes: Brent Marrow
Brent Marrow is a husband and father of four children ranging from high school to preschool. He owns and operates his own cabinet business and is one of two staff pastors at Crosstimbers Christian...
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The Best Youth Ministry Strategy I’ve Seen
I (Tim) am lucky to have a long list of spiritual heroes in my life. Glen (youth pastor), Willis Ray (pastor), Dean, Don, and Steve (ministry mentors) all shared life and modeled the way of Jesus to...
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Discussion Starter: Racial Strife Leads to Campus Unrest
In the News Columbia, Mo.—Years of simmering racial tension came to a boiling point this week at the University of Missouri, leading to the resignation of two top officials. African-American students,...
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Kay Warren on Grief, and Facing Mental Illness
The GROUP Magazine Q&A Kay Warren on Grief, and Facing Mental Illness By Rick Lawrence Editor’s Note: Kay and Rick Warren lead the most recognizable church in the world—Saddleback Community Church...
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Discussion Starter: Refugee Policy Debated Amid Terrorism Fears
In the News Washington, D.C.—Following last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, in which ISIS militants killed 129 people and injured hundreds more, America and Europe are rethinking their refugee...
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Give Thanksgiving the Bird
I don’t want to lie to you. I’m not going to say, “Just buck up, camper.” Ministry is incredibly difficult, and it isn’t often easy to feel thankful because of it. Kids sass you. Adults critique you....
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The Super Youth Ministry Heroes Among Us
For as long as I can remember, I have loved super heroes. Maybe it’s because in my childhood they dominated Saturday morning cartoons with all of their crazy stories to come and save the day. Some wore...
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Hall-of-Fame Youth Min Thanksgiving Activities
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving activities for your student gatherings? Here are a few of our favorites: Turkey bowling. Grab a frozen turkey – don’t thaw it out – and a dozen two liter bottles...
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