Master Teacher
Well, how many times have you been frustrated b/c you can’t find enough adults who are great communicators/teachers to lead your small groups. You always dred hearing from the kids that end up with that certain teacher that everyone thinks is boring. But you don’t want to ask them to not be a youth [...]
Youth Ministry Tip #12: If you draw students to your ministry because of Pizza they stay b/c of Pizza. What are you drawing students with? I know it is tempting in your ministry to do whatever it takes to get a kid to come to your event or program. Just be very careful you don’t [...]
Youth Ministry Tip # 11: Is apathy affecting any area of your life? Personal, Family, Church, Ministry? Apathy is contagious and will affect every or your life and ministry. Fight apathy by seeking God’s Truth with Passion! Your teens are fighting it and if you are in a place in ministry where your are so [...]
Youth Ministry Tip #10: Invest in interns for your ministry. Investing in people that are investing in your ministry will reach more people with greater impact. I have been using interns in my youth ministry for years and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It is great to be able to pour into young [...]
Youth Ministry Tip # 9: Eating Gross Stuff! Before you have your students or leaders eat gross stuff make sure that you have checked to see if they are allergic to any foods! You sure would hate to have someone get sick because they were allergic to dairy or peanuts. What kind of medical release [...]
I had a chance to ask Tasha Layton, worship pastor from California, a few questions about what was her decision in deciding to try out for American Idol. I believe God gives each one of us a platform to which we can share who God is in our lives. Some people have a platform that can reach many and some have a platform that reaches a few. However, neither one is less important. Sometimes God stretches us and gives us more of an influence through opportunities and circumstances that comes our way. Tasha in her obedience to follow God’s leading was giving this opportunity, here are her thoughts.
With the Haiti Earthquake on everyone’s mind, here are some links to a video made with pictures and Bible Verses put to the song “Safe” by Phil Wickham.
Haiti Earthquake Relief Video on youtube.com
Link to Low Res
Link to High Res
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Here is a basic outline for a youth message on making life transformation Revolutions in their lives.
Title: New Year’s Revolutions
Idea: Make a Revolution in the way you live rather than just a resolution.
People view a revolution as a major change or transformation and they
view resolution as an attempt to try and do better [...]
Youth Ministry Tip #7: Instead of asking your students what they learned, ask them what questions they have about what you taught.
How many times have you stood before teenagers and ask them what they learned last week or what they remember? Probably more than you should have. Usually you get the [...]
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Youth Ministry Tip #13: Use the Master Teacher approach to small groups.
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Youth Ministry Tip #12: Draw Kids to Church with More than Pizza!
Youth Ministry Tip #11: Care about Apathy!
Youth Ministry Tip #10: Invest in interns for your ministry.
Youth Ministry Tip # 9: Eating Gross Stuff!
