Rochester Mission Team Update 1…
I am on Mission this week with a team from FBC Rockville, Indiana. Throughout the week I will be posting a few updates that you can pray with us about. Our Team in Rochester needs…
The Future of Rural Students…
A friend of mine who is a local HS Spanish teacher recently put together a video application for a local teachers award in the Terra Haute, Indiana called the Golden Apple. He was from…
4 Lessons from the Bible Found on the Farm…
We live in a world where context is vital to our understanding. One of the reasons our society struggles with parts of the Bible is that it is set in an agrarian context. Jesus and…
A Hand for the Mission Field….
The church where I serve has been a long time supporter of a ministry called Seedline International. They are a ministry that prints, produces, and ships Bibles all over the world in many languages. Our…
Vacation…
Wayne Yeager did an awesome job with a series of vacation-related posts last year, so I will spare you the repeat. I will however, encourage you to read some of his posts this summer.…
Christian Leadership
A melancoly kind of day
Forgive me. I’m a bit melancholy today. You see today is my last day as a youth minister. I will continue on…
Transitioning: When to Tell the Pastor
So you’re about to leave your church or are searching…
NCAA March Madness, BYU, and the Youth Group???….
In all the buildup to last night’s NCAA Mens Basketball…
Guest Posts
THROWRUNFIX!!!
1 Corinthians 9:24 (New International Version) Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets…
Guest Post: Marriage- The Great Divorce…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special…
Guest Post: Marriage- Clarity in Thinking…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special…
Guest Post: Marriage- Definition…
We at MinistryPlace.net are blessed to share a few special…
Homeschool
An Open Letter about College…
Dear Parents of Teenagers, It’s just your friendly, neighborhood thirty-something youth worker here. I know that some of you are already planning…
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…
Ministry Tech
Using a Microsoft Surface RT in Ministry…
Eventually, it was going to happen. At some point it would be time to upgrade to a different tablet. I just didn’t…
Small Church, Small Church Plants
One of the featured missionaries in the missions module of…
#RuralMinistry Tech on The Cheap: LG Optimus F3
If you have read this blog for any amount of…
Missions
MinistryPlace.Net on the Road: RHMA Small Town Pastors Conference…
Rural Home Missionary Association is having its annual Small Town Pastors Conference in Morton, IL this week. Brent Lacy from MinistryPlace.Net is…
WorldVision, controversy, and a look in the mirror….
My friend John over at “The Cost and The Joy”…
In Ministry? Need a Car? Here is some Help…
Have you heard of MATS? They are a unique organization…
Missions Minute: Update from Brent and Amanda Longenecker (1/14)…
A while back I posted about what “Brent The Stunt…
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…
Christmas Shopping Guide: Vinci Tablets
One of our new Advertisers, Vinci Genius has sent MinistryPlace.Net an…
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
Gods Not Dead Movie….
Here are a few of my thoughts, after seeing the movie a second time. I am not going to include any spoilers…
Blogging at #RHMA2014 Evening Session 1….
I am enjoying connecting with other Pastors serving in small…
Heard at #SYMC 14: Growing Theologically Minded Students with @chapclark
I had the opportunity this morning to sit in on…
Rural Ministry
Salt the Chips!
This morning High School Sunday School, we had the following discussion: Question: Why are chips at the restaurants more salty than chips…
Reputations Are Magnified in Rural Settings
This week, I’m publishing my first novel, Sheep Among Wolves…
Student Ministry
10 Things Parents of Teens are Doing Right (Part 2)…
In Part 1, we looked at a few of the things that parents of teenagers are doing right. We are going to…
10 Things Parents of Teens are Doing Right (Part 1)…
There seems to be so little good news when you combine…
Fundraising: Thinking outside the box
Guys I wanted to share something interesting with you. I…
Heard at #SYMC – with @GregStier Deeper/Wider Track
Here are some great nuggets from a great Morning session:…
User Submitted Resources
Guest Post: Ski Trip!….
Editor’s Note: This Guest Post is from Stephanie Karolus. She is a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. She serves in ministry in…
Are We The Beast?. Or the Dad? Or Both?..
Having young children, (especially a 4 year old girl) ensures…
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…
YM For Cheap!
Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Progressive Dinner
This one is an oldie, but a goodie. When I look to plan cheap events, the progressive dinner is foremost on my…
YM on the Cheap: God’s Not Dead Movie….
If you have not heard about this movie, here is…
One more Super Bowl freebie
Here on minstryplace.net, we’re all about freebie resources. We want…
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Don’t Blog Angry…
Don’t blog hurt. These sound like great snippets of advice. In principle, they are great to try and hold to. These also should apply to social media as well. We all have one small problem with actually executing this advice. We are human and imperfect.…
#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. If your blog posts just talk about the overall experience…
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. As someone who has been to several as an attender, I can tell you that every year I realize something I will do…
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 Pastor. As I work with teenagers in rural settings, it bears true more often than I want to see. The other night I…