As I am sitting in my office I am reminded of how much technology has changed since I myself was in youth group. The scary part? That was not that long ago! I’ll never forget getting a pager when I was in youth group and I thought I was the […]
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Guest Post: Learning The Art of No…
This guest post is from Kevin Patterson. Kevin is the Youth Pastor at FBC Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He blogs at Life in The Youth Ministry Fishbowl This past week I just relearned this important lesson. Without getting into to many details, the community our church is located in has a tradition […]
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Disney ideas for youth ministry: enjoy the journey
Fast Pass is a great Disney invention. If you’ve never been to Disney World (or haven’t gone in a long time), certain rides and attractions give you the option of a Fast Pass, which prints out a time for you to return. The idea is you “wait in line” without […]
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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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Guest Post: What Season Is It?
This guest post is from Kevin Patterson. Kevin is the Youth Pastor at FBC Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He blogs at Life in The Youth Ministry Fishbowl What is the one thing I love about living in rural setting? The outdoor seasons! They never end! I roll from deer hunting season, to […]
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Bi-Vocational: All about spinning plates!
Ever seen a plate spinner? These guys are amazing they somehow get these multiple plates spinning and are able to keep them going. Thats how I feel as a bi-vocational youth minister. It seems like every aspect of my life is a plate that I have to keep spinning. I’ve […]
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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 […]
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Guest Post: Small Town
This guest post is from Kevin Patterson. Kevin is the Youth Pastor at FBC Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He blogs at Life in The Youth Ministry Fishbowl “Well I was born in a small town And I live in a small town Prob’ly die in a small town Oh, those small – […]
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Bi-Vocational Tips: Outsourced
One of the down sides to being a bi-vocational youth minister is that you wear two hats. You have your ‘other job’ which if your like me occupies the majority of your time, but God has called you to minister to students right? So when I find things to help […]
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Disney ideas for youth ministry: size requirements
My 4-year-old was 40 inches tall exactly. I know. We measured her before we left on vacation. Why is that so important? A lot of the bigger Disney World rides have a 40-inch requirement. As a dad, I was excited because I could take my daughter on them. Or so […]