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. Awkward… Have you ever been at a party and made a comment, immediately after which the whole room goes silent? […]
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Small Group Leadership Quick Tip: Take Two Minutes
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. You’re Busy Life is busy. And as adults it seems that like continues to get busier as time goes by. […]
Three Thoughts About Mr. Miyagi
I grew up during the Karate Kid era. Kids my age were tying bandanas around our foreheads and doing crane kicks all the time. And. Karate. Ruled. Life. What was so appealing about the Karate Kid story? Aside from the board-breaking and Joe Esposito Karate Kid anthem, what hooked me was the amazing mentoring that […]
1 John and Youth Ministry
In our youth ministry, we are going through a series on the book of 1 John. God Is Both Outside and Intimately Involved With Creation As we have looked at 1 John, one of the first things that comes across is this: Jesus exists outside and within creation. Jesus existed from the beginning (1 Jn […]
A Short Book Review: Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry
Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry (PDYM) is one of those foundational books that I would encourage any serious youth worker to read. Written by Doug Fields, an experienced youth worker and ministry builder, it covers the gamut of youth ministry topics in a coherent, systematic way. ###Overview I was first introduced to PDYM when I was a […]