Sidelines: On Being a Big Toe
Who knew a small, mostly behind-the-scenes little body part could play such a big role in my quality of life?
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Who knew a small, mostly behind-the-scenes little body part could play such a big role in my quality of life?
How do you choose a Bible study? Here are a few things to keep in mind to help you through the process.
When it comes to being true Spilled Salt in our world – it is our actions and words that are seen by those who do not believe (as well as those who believe).
Here are 16 things you can do to help build your relationship with your lead pastor.
Passages like Eccl. 4:9-12 ends the teaching about the values of working together by stating that “a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Yet, youth ministry tends to be both independent and in-the-moment in its daily operations. How to break this cycle?
It’s time to make Bible reading a priority in your day-to-day schedule. Drop some of the stuff that you deem as valuable in your schedule, or give the important items to your Father to hold, and reach out and open God’s Word for your life today!
From my own faith journey and from reflections of the last decade of youth ministry at New Life CRC I am persuaded that connection with older generations is vital in transferring faith from childhood to adulthood.
How can senior leadership and church staff foster responsible youth leaders? Kelli Mahoney, About.com Guide for the topic of Christian Teens, has some ideas.
There are great advantages to networking! But as the newbie in the group there are a few things that I have learned about being the new person at a networking group.
This is the introduction to a MUST READ article and resource.
This is a great resource for finding Bible-based PowerPoint games. On this website, you'll find over 100 powerpoint games for all ages, sermon slides and much more.
Here are some forms of prayer that may be helpful to you. Starting immediately, begin an active prayer life for you and your church family.
The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding is a nonprofit organization committed to building strong families by serving to bridge the cultural-generational gap between parents and teenagers.
Technology and web development have always been a hobby for this youth pastor since his family got their first computer in 1993. Combine that with his passion for seeing teenagers grow in their relationship with Christ and over a decade of youth ministry experience, you have this site, Life In Student Ministry.
This is a fun new approach to studying the Heidelberg Catechism. This Bible Study is interactive, up-to-date and fun. Your youth will walk away knowing that Jesus Christ is their ONLY comfort! Have fun with it!
This is a great resource for the veteran youth pastor, the new guy/gal on the block, or a volunteer. Take a look, read it over, print it out and use the idea. They are tested and true!
Where do you begin? Here are just a few ideas to get your mind working. Keep checking back to this Networking page as each of the following topics will be added to in order to help you out.
Here is a twist to the regular photo rally. It's worth giving it a try!