Heard at #SYMC 14: Growing Theologically Minded Students with @chapclark
I had the opportunity this morning to sit in on Session 3 of Chap Clark’s track called “Growing Theologically Minded Students. It was an excellent session with a lot of great research included and a…
Heard at #SYMC – with @GregStier Deeper/Wider Track
Here are some great nuggets from a great Morning session: You don’t meet a lot of “ex-Mormons” after the 2 year missions trip. At that point, they ‘own’ their faith. Evangelism is not someone else’s…
#SYMC 2014 Giant List O’ Blogs…
Every year there are some great folks that blog from SYMC. I always get some great info and input from these wonderful folks that are able to go to workshops that I could not attend.…
Guest Post: Marriage- The Great Divorce…
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Staying ahead
Remember MySpace? When I first started in youth ministry, MySpace was all the rage. In order to connect with students, you had to have a MySpace page to link up with students. I even had…
Christian Leadership
Steven Furtick, Altar Calls, and Dangerous lines….
First things first. Whether you agree with Steven Furtick/Elevation Church or not, pray for them. They are our brothers and sisters in…
Surviving Transitions in Rural Ministry…
In September of 2013, I found myself in a place…
An Open Letter about College…
Dear Parents of Teenagers, It’s just your friendly, neighborhood thirty-something…
Guest Posts
Guest Post: Marriage- Clarity in Thinking…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special guest posts from David Nehring, PhD! Here is a little about him:…
Guest Post: Marriage- Definition…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special…
Guest Post: Ski Trip!….
Editor’s Note: This Guest Post is from Stephanie Karolus. She is…
Guest Post :Marriage: The Problem…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special…
Homeschool
Rural Homeschooling…
Editor’s Note: This Guest Post is from Lisa Nehring. She lives rurally in the Dakota Territories. She has 1 husband, 2 graduate degrees,…
My 5 P’s of Grocery Savings…
Editors Note: This was originally published by Vicki Williams at…
Creating a Rhythm to Your Homeschool…
Editors Note: This was originally published by Vicki Williams at…
Seven Days of Homeschooling Seven: Why a School Room?
In the beginning of our homeschool journey I wanted my…
Ministry Tech
#RuralMinistry Tech on The Cheap: LG Optimus F3
If you have read this blog for any amount of time, you know I am a happy T-Mobile customer. Through an odd series…
Rural Stories from MyHope With Billy Graham…
This fall, I had the opportunity to do several youth…
Christmas Shopping Guide: Vinci Tablets
One of our new Advertisers, Vinci Genius has sent MinistryPlace.Net an…
Missions
In Ministry? Need a Car? Here is some Help…
Have you heard of MATS? They are a unique organization with a mission to provide affordable and reliable vehicles for Christian ministries…
Missions Minute: Update from Brent and Amanda Longenecker (1/14)…
A while back I posted about what “Brent The Stunt…
Back 40 to 10/40… The Bhutanese Refugees of Rochester
This weekend, my wife and I are on a scouting…
Philippine Island Typhoon Relief…
Many of us can not afford a foreign missions trip,…
Money
Simply Living in Rural Ministry: Lunchmeat
One of the things that can be a challenge in Rural Ministry is living on a budget. While there are some things…
Youth Ministry On the Cheap: Youth Family Christmas Party
Do you want an inexpensive and easy Christmas idea? I…
Christmas Buyer’s Guide: Cheap Android Tablets…
I know, most of the Christmas shopping season for many…
Resources
What’s in my bag for #SYMC…
At SYMC, there are all kinds of great ideas that you will hear about and see for just about everything youth ministry.…
MinistryPlace.Net on the Road : #SYMC 2014…
March 7-10, 2014 is the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in…
Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Progressive Dinner
This one is an oldie, but a goodie. When I…
YM on the Cheap: God’s Not Dead Movie….
If you have not heard about this movie, here is…
Rural Ministry
Show me your friends…
…And I’ll show you your future. This is a quote that has floated around our church for many years from the previous…
Green Acres … from City to Rural Ministry…
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Lauren Surprenant.…
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Update (1/14)…
This post is an update to the original here… and…
Student Ministry
One more Super Bowl freebie
Here on minstryplace.net, we’re all about freebie resources. We want to give you access to things that cost you nothing that can…
Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Super Bowl Party
I love playoff football. I’ll admit it. I’m a full-on…
Social Media and Youth Ministry
What’s up everyone! Been awhile! My last semester in college…
User Submitted Resources
Are We The Beast?. Or the Dad? Or Both?..
Having young children, (especially a 4 year old girl) ensures a fair amount of Disney movies are in the house. Yesterday, I…
Youth Ministry on The Cheap: Free PowerPoint Game…
Here’s a freebie to give away. It’s a Powerpoint game…
Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Game Night
When I was in bi-vocational ministry, I learned quickly that…
Turkeys, Hot Dogs, Teenagers, The Gospel.
Ok. I will try and explain this the best I…
YM For Cheap!
Youth Ministry on the Cheap : Ornaments…
Here is a great idea for your group at Christmas time…. Save some lids from canned goods. Wash and dry. Hammer down…
Youth Ministry On the Cheap: 101 Household Tips…
Part of living on a Youth Minister’s budget is…. well,…
Youth Ministry On The Cheap: Identity Crisis – from Youthworker Circuit…
Here is a great, low cost idea that can be…
Youth Ministry On the Cheap: Holiday Traditions
It is the time of year that candy canes, Christmas…
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One big bang and one big God
Last night, on Twitter, I read several tweets asking about a loud, booming noise. It seems people in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and a few other states heard a tremendous boom that in some cases shook the ground. People wanted to know what caused the ruckus. …
Heaven is an exclusive place
Have you ever wondered what heaven is really like? Scripture gives us some glimpses of heaven and the New Jerusalem. We read about the pearly gates, the streets of gold, the tree of life and the flowing river. We know every tear will be wiped…
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What is Hell really like? This is a question I get from time to time from eager learners. After watching Hollywood (and culture) depict Hell and Satan, many people are confused about what the Bible actually says about the place of eternal damnation. Let’s get…
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In the beginning of our homeschool journey I wanted my house to be a home and our school to be at the kitchen table. I kept a small shelf or cabnet with our supplies and we just cleaned up each day. Over the years the…