Archive for the ‘youth ministry’ Category
Monday, March 10th, 2008
A wise mentor once said "You have two ears and one mouth, listen twice as much as you speak." Likely among the most valuable ministry tips I've ever received because listening is so integral to understanding, to communicating, to expressing caring to the students, parents and community members God ...
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
One of the most frequent youth ministry dilemmas (and nightmares) is deciding what constitutes an appropriate movie to see with youth or show at a youth gathering. This will vary, obviously, depending upon the ages of the students and what level of fill-in-the-blank-potential-pitfall is acceptable to you, youth and parents.
Well ...
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Monday, February 25th, 2008
Communicating with the parents of the kids in the church - whether or not they are directly or regularly involved in the youth ministry - is one of the make or break aspects of the youth minister's job. Churched or unchurched, uninvolved or super-involved, parents in this murky culture we ...
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Monday, February 18th, 2008
The best ministry leaders are always reading something that will
increase their biblical or theological understanding
expand their leadership vision
refresh their soul and spirit
challenge their paradigm
bridge the divide between Christ and culture.
What are the books or websites you've found invaluable to your growth and development as a leader?
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Monday, February 11th, 2008
Gerrard Fess submitted this too-funny-to-pass-up bit of wisdom from his own recent experience:
"Don't cut anyone off while driving the church van. The church name and phone number are on the vehicle!"
He makes a good point that works in the broader picture as well. Whether we're thinking about it or not, ...
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Can you find the book or document you need every time? No searching through stacks of paperwork or magazines, or boxes? Even the most organized among us has those moments where items simply escape. But there are strategies for keeping that from happening, starting with the piles on your desk. ...
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
The scope of your ministry is only limited by your multiplication of leadership. You cannot possibly hang out with every student, solve every problem, answer every question, plan every event. Fight the prideful belief that no one can do it the way you can. Carefully select key adults in your ...
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