Posts tagged: youth ministry

Twilight Dimension, A.K.A. The Parable of the Master and the Servant

February 6, 2011, by No comments yet

The Parable of the Master and Servant is a parable told by Jesus in the New Testament, found in Luke 17:7-10. The parable teaches that when somebody “has done what God expects, he or she is only doing his or her duty.”

$5 Training for Youth Ministry

September 28, 2010, by No comments yet

I have already signed up for the local training offered at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Anyone interested can sign-up here.

2010 5 Dollar Training Video from barefoot ministries on Vimeo.

5 Dollar Training – it’s better than a free high five!

Via CNN.com: More Teens becoming ‘fake’ Christians

August 27, 2010, by No comments yet

I just read this article about “More teens becoming ‘fake’ Christians”. As a youth minister, I couldn’t disagree more. We aren’t raising “fake Christians”. Most kids can handle both substantive and deep conversations about salvation, Christ and God. Few of them want watered down recitations of our faith. The fact most youth want to help make the world a better place should be used to help them understand this facet of our beliefs. Youth ministers and members of the congregation should feel comfortable telling the truths about Christianity to kids with little fear they are unable to digest superficial meaning.

While they may not be able to delve too deep without additional help, that is really the case for all new members of Christianity. Trust them with the truth and don’t be surprised when they grow up and lead the church with a fuller understanding of our mission as Christians.

Via CNN.com. Author: More teens becoming ‘fake’ Christians

Customize High-Quality, Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers

May 3, 2010, by No comments yet

Customize High-Quality, Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers – StickerYou: This looks interesting. Might be useful for kids at church or other festivals. Kids love stickers. I have two kids, so I know. I can see using these for my youth group as a conversation piece with their friends, or to advertise the church/youth group website (our summer project).

(Via PastorGear.com.)

Trying out ChurchDirector.com

October 13, 2009, by 3 comments

I am testing out ministry management software called Churchdirector.com. We hope to use this for all ministry’s within the church. So far, it looks fairly straight forward. However, I have to “invite” volunteers. It would be nice if I could create an account for them on my own.