This fall, I had the opportunity to do several youth worker trainings as part of the MyHope America with Billy Graham Campaign, and I got to connect with a lot of great people that are passionate about sharing Christ with their friends and neighbors. One of the things that resonated […]
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#QuestionsJesusAsked …
I have been reading the book Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore by Thom and Joani Shultz and it has been a very challenging book. I will write a full review on this blog at a later date, but there is one item from the book I am focusing in on […]
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Adopt-A-Neighborhood Update (1/14)…
This post is an update to the original here… and here.. and here… and here… (you get the idea.) When I shared this idea with Greg Stier, after Lead the Cause University, I had no idea of the traction the idea would get, and what Greg had in mind to […]
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Youth Ministry on the Cheap: Super Bowl Party
I love playoff football. I’ll admit it. I’m a full-on NFL junkie. Here’s the deal: I’m not alone. This past weekend, network television set all time ratings records for the Wildcard Weekend of playoffs. The FOX game of San Francisco and Green Bay scored the highest ratings of any Wildcard […]
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MinistryPlace.Net On the Road: IBSA Youth Encounter 2013
Illinois Rural Youth Workers, If you are taking a group to Illinois Youth Encounter in Springfield, Illinois this weekend, stop by the Rural Youth Ministry booth and chat with Brent. He will also be there leading a youth workers breakout session during the conference. This is a conference that has […]
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Christmas Shopping Guide: Vinci Tablets
One of our new Advertisers, Vinci Genius has sent MinistryPlace.Net an early Christmas present! It’s called the Vinci Tab M II. Vinci is manufactured by a company in Canada named Rullingnet targeted toward children and parents of young children (under 9). The goal of the tablet is to provide a solid […]
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Youth Ministry On the Cheap: Youth Family Christmas Party
Do you want an inexpensive and easy Christmas idea? I stumbled onto this one a few years ago, and it’s been successful ever since. Knowing that everyone is busy in December (Christmas parties, shopping, family and work get-togethers), I didn’t want to add one more event parents had to drag […]
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Youth Ministry on the Cheap : Ornaments…
Here is a great idea for your group at Christmas time…. Save some lids from canned goods. Wash and dry. Hammer down any sharp edges (or use a “no-sharps” opener). Paint them white with latex paint. Let it dry. Have the students decorate and after the lids dry, use a […]
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Rural Ministry Training Planning…
Some of our readers are seasoned veterans in Rural Ministry, others are brand new (and maybe asking what they just volunteered for…), and all points between. I would love your feedback on the following questions as I plan for upcoming training events… 1) What do you see as the #1 […]
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Youth Ministry On the Cheap: 101 Household Tips…
Part of living on a Youth Minister’s budget is…. well, living on a Youth Minister’s budget. Here are some great tips to help stretch those dollars that seem so hard to come by each day, with things you have lying around the house. Enjoy! 101 Household Tips for Every Room […]
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Youth Ministry On The Cheap: Identity Crisis – from Youthworker Circuit…
Here is a great, low cost idea that can be used as a stand-alone game or used with the accompanying devotion. YouthWorker Circuit is a great resource site, run by some great youth workers, including @gavoweb. Here is a bit about the game: Whatever the time of year it is […]
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Youth Ministry On the Cheap: Holiday Traditions
It is the time of year that candy canes, Christmas trees, and familiar carols dominate our senses and thoughts. Take some time as you plan this Christmas season to help establish some holiday traditions that students will remember that do not require a lot of cash. Aim for building memories […]