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Last Night’s Lesson…Facepalm!

Our lession last night at The Loft was about watching what you take in, both physically and to your heart/mind/soul (using Romans 12:2). I break out the old “dog poop brownies” illustration. If you don’t know it, Google it… I play it up big, not giving away the ending, then we get to the end …

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Rural Ministry Idea: A New Favorite Drink…

      Here is a relationship building idea that has worked well for me in a Rural Church context. Don’t take for granted that many of your students have limited exposure to other areas of the country. Some may not have much exposure to culture outside your COUNTY. This gives you an opportunity to …

People you need to connect with from #symc…

It has been an awesome weekend at #symc in Louisville, KY. What now? Continue the conversations. Here are some people to start with: Phil Bell and Lenitia Fix – youthworktalk.com Rick Lawrence – @rickskip Darren Sutton – @darrensutton Katie Sutton – glasshousespouse.com Justin Boling (social media guy at SYM – @JBols Brian Ford -xposed2jesus.com Greg …

Truth at #SYMC

Your love never fails, it never gives up on me. Thank you God for that truth. Breathe, take that in, and look at what that means for your life. No matter what, God still loves you. Receive that love. Walk in that. Let shape how you do ministry. Share this:EmailFacebookPrint

Update on Indiana Tornado relief

Wondering how you could help? Here is what the SBC is up to in Indiana.. A word from SE assoc moderator. SBC Disaster Relief is on the scene in Henryville and our sister church in Henryville is serving as the staging area. It is the only church building still standing in the community. Praise God. …

#SYMC Giveaway Day 2….

Today there are new giveaways $100 off Card for Worldview Academy 9 Best Practices by Kurt Johnston and Tim Levert Group Emergency Response Handbook for Youth Ministry and 2 other surprises!! Finish the following sentence on twitter @brentlacydotcom or on the MinistryPlace.net To emerge from the “noise” of Youth Ministry distractions, i need to ____________… …

#SYMC Notes – Blocking and Tackling (Foundations)…

Dan Webster and Tony Schwartz What would you do in the 1st 90 Days? – Be careful with Change – Listen, build relationships – power structure – longevity – values of the leadership The Super Bowl 2 weeks of hype even before the game.. hype vs. the real game… when the game started, it came …

Good Morning #Symc – Day 1 Recap… 10 Things

10 things I learned (or was reminded of) from day one: 10. God doesn’t Need you, yet He chooses you 9. If given the choice of Joshua Griffin flying your place vs walking..choose walking 8. Francis Chan was a youth pastor (Who knew?) 7. Technology in ministry is equal parts research, practical implementation, and having …