In John 15, Jesus makes the claim ” I am the vine, you are the branches, …if someone remains in me, they will bear much fruit”. The crowd that Jesus was speaking to may have been overlooking hills full of vineyards, or there may have been some that had experience […]
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Tech on the Cheap: A “ChromeBook” for under $100…
There are sometimes that a full laptop is not really needed, but you need a little more than maybe a tablet can offer…. That is the niche that Google shoots for with their “ChromeBook” products. I have watched the technology and how they have improved the products and marketing for […]
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RYM Video Podcast:”Adopt A Neighborhood” Video…
While this is not an “official” episode of the The RYM Video Podcast, It’s a topic we will be going into soon… I have been asked for a little more information on the “Adopt A Neighborhood” project our student ministry is doing this year. Here is the video I shot. […]
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Review and Giveaway: Limitless Life by Derwin Gray…
Once in a while, MinistryPlace.Net gets to partner with some great people that allow our readers to get a great perk, just for interacting with our blog! We have been able to offer a free SIGNED copy of Derwin Gray’s new book Limitless Life (if you don’t win, get it […]
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Acceptance…
The following is from an upcoming resource at MinistryPlace.net called Letters to a Teenager. As I was writing this, I strongly felt that this was something that youth leaders need to hear right now, as students start their school year. If you have a resource or idea to share with […]
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Not Invincible….
While in Denver for Lead the Cause University, We used our free time and went hiking at Red Rocks Ampitheatre and Park just west of Denver. I had an experience there I will not soon forget. Our group chose to take a trail called the “traders point loop”, a […]
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Pilot Project: Adopt a Neighborhood…
This school year, our students have decided to try something new. They are adopting a neighborhood to “Gospelize”. This is a “multiple-touch” evangelism project that is designed around building relationships in the community. We will be doing multiple service project days, where we serve the people of the neighborhood for […]
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Tech On The Cheap: Nokia Lumia 521
There are a lot of options available with smartphones. they are becoming cheaper and cheaper every day. With a lot of carriers, you can now get a smartphone for free on contract. But what if you want to go the no-contract route? Or what if you need to replace a […]
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Lessons from the Bible found on the Farm: Provision
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19 ESV God knows our needs. He knows the very needs that are going to come up tomorrow, next week, and beyond. Planting a garden is an exercise in faith. […]
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Longevity…
I had a phone meeting the other day with someone who has been in student ministry since 1966, in the same area. He has hosted a teen evangelism rally every Saturday night since then. They are coming up on 2500 weeks straight. They train students to share Christ with their […]
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This Week: Lead The Cause University
This week, I will be traveling with my wife and some students from our ministry to Denver for Lead The Cause University with Dare2Share. LTCU is a “Top 1%” Leadership camp experience. Here is how Dare2Share Describes it: Who it is For: Youth Leaders and Teens (High School students): Must have attended a Dare 2 […]
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Cooperation…
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:7-8 At Highland Lakes Baptist Camp, the students got to see a great example […]