MADE for DISCIPLESHIPCheck out week five of our teaching series, MADE, as we introduce DISCIPLESHIP.
I love to read through the narratives of Jesus' journey's, how he chose to teach and do life with his followers. Jesus welcomed people to follow him, know him and then turn around and share him. This is the picture of discipleship, growing to be like Jesus. Jesus gives us a clear picture of what it looks like for us to surround our lives to him as we become his followers. We are to learn from him, know him, and tell others about him. He demonstrated this practice in how to called, loved, and send he's disciples. |
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RECENT BLOG POST...
Programs VS Ministry - This week, the YS Blog posted a great, short read from DAN ISTVANIK, reminding youth workers the importance of recognizing the difference between programs and ministry. It's a timely and important reminder because for most of us, as programs are a big part of what we do. As a way to further the youth ministry conversation, I wanted to both applaud and thank Dan for his article, and his boldness to be transparent and encouraging.
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FREE RESOURCE...
Halloween Candy Toss - The goal is to toss and catch as many pieces of candy in the basket as possible, before time runs out. Mark on the floor the throwing line with tape. On "GO", the student throwing begins tossing the candy, one piece, at a time towards the student catching. The student catching must try to catch the candy without moving the chair or leaving the chair.
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CURRENT SERIES...
MADE, Why Am I Here? - Our first teaching series is taking us on an adventure of discovery. We're answering the question, "Why am I here?" Join us as we learn that God has a plan; a purpose for our life! Together we'll learn about WORSHIP, MINISTRY, FELLOWSHIP, EVANGELISM, AND DISCIPLESHIP. Inspired by Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life, and adapted for students, this series includes video teaching, printable handouts, daily journals, and teaching slides.
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For the Rookie...
So You're Just Getting Started - I'll never forget how excited I was when I started as a full-time youth worker. All the possibilities, ideas, dreams, goals, and lives I was going to change. I had been waiting for this moment for years, and now...it was finally here! I was a real-deal youth pastor. Or at least that's what I thought...
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Start a Youth Ministry Journal - As I think back over the last 25 years of ministry with students, I am amazed by all that God has done. I think of the students, the activities, the trips, the moments that proved to be life changing, for me and for my students. But for all the memories I remember, I know there are moments that I am forgetting. I wish I had the idea back then to keep a journal.
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Communicating With Parents - A while back, I posted an article listing the 10 ways I have attempted to communicate with students and parents about what we were doing in our student ministry. As we talk about parent involvement and how we keep them in the loop, I thought I'd share a few of those ideas here with you. Let me know what you think?
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