I know you are out there. Maybe You are a Youth Worker that has been told you are too young/old/boring/playful/whatever to effectively serve in youth ministry. Maybe you have been sucked into church politics without even knowing it and you are now paying the price. Maybe you’ve been bullied by […]
Ministry Tech , Mobile Tech , Student Ministry
Posted on:
Connected Classroom: Asus eeePC 101MT
I’ve been blessed with a finance committee that sees the way that I do youth ministry isn’t really described as typical. The Space we meet in is not conducive to a computer lab, or even a “mini-lab” so we have gone highly portable. We have gone primarily with Android-Based tablets […]
Ministry , Rural Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
Rural Minstry at its Finest…
There are some things I love about Rural Ministry that I just love. One of those things are “Family Parties”. As a Youth Pastor, I get invited to family functions of the youth I minister to, which means I get to interact with the grandparents, cousins, crazy uncles, etc (there […]
Christian Leadership , Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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 […]
Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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 […]
Featured , Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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 […]
Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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…
Ministry , Student Ministry , YM For Cheap!
Posted on:
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:
Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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!
Ministry , Rural Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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 […]
Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
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 […]
Christian Leadership , Ministry , Rural Ministry , Student Ministry
Posted on:
Rural Ministry: The County Fair…
A wonderful, yet challenging part of Rural Ministry is the County Fair. Ours is this week. A week full of Demo Derbies, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Animal Showings, Riding, Roping, and even ATV Drag Races!!! Wow. I will see a lot of people from our county of 18,000 people. Politicians, Businesspeople, and Organizations […]