The following is part of the on the go training that I’ve begun to give our adult leaders in our youth ministry. The principles should be transferrable to other youth ministries with small group programs. “I’ll Take It To-Go” There is one innovation above all others that will be heralded in the history books that […]
Author Archives: Eddy Barnes
Three Thoughts about Learning
One of the clearest things that I remember about my childhood is how my dad began teaching me to read. Though I don’t remember all the details of our house, I remember sitting and learning my ABC’s from 3×5″ flash cards. I remember sounding out words and putting together sounds. I remember my dad telling […]
Theology, Learned and Lived
After a significant hiatus, I’ve re-entered the world of academia and am taking a course this summer at Reformed Theological Seminary. As a side note, if you’re considering seminary, I heartily recommend RTS. One thing I’ve been thinking about off and on over the past year is the fact that it is entirely possible for […]
Youth Ministry Leadership Quick Tip: Sharpen Your Knife
The following is part of the on the go training that I’ve begun to give our adult leaders in our youth ministry. The principles should be transferrable to other youth ministries with small group programs. Don’t Cut Yourself One of my greatest joys as a boy was learning to “whittle” with a knife. On one […]
Biblical Theology in Youth Ministry
In our youth ministry, we’ve begun a series called, “God’s Timeline,” borrowing from Facebook’s feature of presenting a user’s content on a timeline. The thought behind the series was to present a redemptive-historical view of the Bible. The goal is for our youth to walk away realizing that their “timeline” is not primary, but is […]