Ministry
Local Traditions and Festivals
What local traditions do you have where you serve in ministry? There are couple here that I never could have imagined before living in Indiana. For Example: The Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb – A bunch of people bring in modified (some more than others) autos to climb a big hill over Labor Day Weekend. [...]
The “They Don’t Get Me” Syndrome…
I have been serving in Youth Ministry for a while. I have not been around as long as some, but in 12 years you can see a lot happen. I have been noticing a trend lately I am going to call the “they don’t get me” syndrome. It’s a dangerous place to be as a [...]
What can the Church Learn from HP and IBM?
Newsflash, IBM no longer makes typewriters. HP has (mostly, we think?) killed off their mobile device/WebOS division. Both have taken bold steps in the last several years. They have let go of things that do not fit their goal (making money). We can learn a lesson from this in the church. I remember as a [...]
A Prayer for Today.
Lord, Guide each of us that trek in the trenches of youth ministry. Help us celebrate the breakthroughs with Teenagers and their Parents. Help us completely rely on You in good times and tough times. Refresh us through your Word speaking to us. Help us boldly proclaim your Word through our actions and our speech. [...]
Random Video Post…
I was praying this morning for the local Crisis Pregnancy Center that is trying to get its start-up funding, and this video came to mind… Enjoy. Share this:EmailFacebookPrint
Youth Camp Recap.
Recently, our Youth Department returned from Youth Camp in Warsaw, Missouri with the Midlakes Baptist Assocaiation. They had an awesome time. Our students were the only ones from out of state, but the other churches and students welcomed them like life-long friends. I got to reconnect with friends I have not seen for a long time. [...]
Involving Parents in Youth Ministry
Open Question of The Day: What does your church to to involve Parents in the Youth Ministry? put your thoughts below… Share this:EmailFacebookPrint
MinistryPlace.net featured at StudentMinistry.org…
Today, MinistryPlace.net provides the Freebie for Freebie Friday on StudentMinistry.org. Some evaluation forms/surveys to use in your ministry… Here is the link: Share this:EmailFacebookPrint
Off to Camp…
This week is camp for our youth group. The theme is “A Pure Heart”, based on Matthew 5:8. Looking forward to what God is going to do to these students and leaders! Share this:EmailFacebookPrint
Church Sign of The Day
This was at our church this week when I came in on Sunday Morning… Share this:EmailFacebookPrint
Frisbees, Seizures, and Poison Control…
One thing you can generally never say about ministry is that it is boring. My big ministry emphasis last night was getting out the frisbees with the GOSPEL message link. I was getting a huge response from students. I even had a few adults ask for a frisbee. I gave out about 50 more than [...]
An Interesting Set of Tools for Sharing The GOSPEL…
This week is the County Fair in Parke County. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to do a lot of ministry there. I will see a lot of people that our church will probably only be able to connect with one or two other times of the year. Needless to say, intentionality of the Christ-centered [...]
