There have been some great posts this week from some great people, Including Phil Bell and Brandon Early. In my years going to youth ministry conferences, Here are my tips. 1) Get plenty of rest. The sack chairs are there to be used. Use them. [Bonus points to the person […]
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Top 10 Ways you know you’re in Rural Youth Ministry
10) Students miss your call because they don’t get service on that side of their house. 9) Camo is always in style. 8) Drivers Ed courses feature safety info on Amish road regulations. 7) Pizza can’t be delivered to your house. 6) Livestock out numbers your […]
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Why I do Conferences in Youth Ministry…
13 years is a long time to do anything, even something you love and have a calling to do. Throughout the years I have learned a couple things that just make life smoother. In Youth Ministry, the idea of conferences came along fairly early, thanks to some older, wiser friends […]
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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 – […]
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#SYMC website package giveaway
Congrats to @RachelBasden, the winner of a website package and a year of free hosting from BrentLacy.com More stuff tomorrow!
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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.
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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 […]
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#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 […]
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#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 […]
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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 […]
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#symc notes – making the most of tech in ministry – Brandon Early
notes and resources: Xclip – great tool for iPads. Teaching tool that you can use with an iPad. Woot.com – good deals every day 1saleaday.com Cowboom.com Apple tv + iPad 2 = really cool screen mirroring stuff… Airplay mirroring That you can use. Iprizewheel app for iPad Zen point.org jukebox […]
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#SYMC giveaway day one!
The first day giveaways are: 1. The 9 best practices for youth ministry by @kurtjohnston and Tim Levert 2. A $100 discount off registration card to Worldview Academy 3. City Lights – Ministry Essentials for reaching urban youth – by Scott Larson and Karen Free Here is how you win: […]