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Subscribe to the NetworkCrazy hats….
Jeff on November 21st, 2009
Cool tradition. Youth trade these crazy hats all weekend at this national youth conference. What fun!
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Brent
Brent Bromstrup's been immersed in Youth Ministry for over 20 years. He currently works with the Camp Advisor Team for Group Workcamps & Group Week of Hope. -
Jeff
Jeff Thompson, a veteran of youth ministry, serves as the Leader of Group Workcamps Foundation -
Tim
Tim Kurth served as a Youth Leader in the Midwest for more than 20 years and now serves on behalf of Group Workcamps Foundation. -
Toby
Toby Rowe is the Mission Program Manager for Group Workcamps Foundation, which is fancy talk for overseeing the spiritual content and programming.
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morethandodgeball.com
David Hughes IS Soccer
Josh at 7:24am, September 8, 2010David Hughes IS soccer. Funny video to illustrate dedication and investment – David spoke in our entry-level service last weekend in HSM.
JG
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simplyinsider.com
SJH Episode 47: Small Groups
Chris at 3:50am, September 7, 2010Kurt Johnston and Jason Pogue discuss kicking off a new year of small groups. ; Formats available: Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: simply junior high, simply youth ministry, middle school ministry, student ministry, small groups, small group curriculum, live curriculum
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juniorhighministry.com
SJH Episode 47: Small Groups
Kurt at 4:41am, September 8, 2010Kurt Johnston and Jason Pogue discuss kicking off a new year of small groups. ; Formats available: Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: simply junior high, simply youth ministry, middle school ministry, student ministry, small groups, small group curriculum, live curriculum
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youthministrygeek.com
New: ?Google Instant?
Chris at 5:49pm, September 8, 2010What do you think?
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collegeministrythoughts.com
New Book Officially Released
Chuck at 11:39pm, September 3, 2010Well, College Ministry From Scratch has finally released. Actually, it released a few days ago…I just forgot! If you’d like to read a sample (the brief introduction as well as the first chapter) click here.
Below is the table of contents. I hope it’s a help to you and your ministry!
INTRODUCTION
SECTION ONE: Chapter One: A Story of Perceived Success Chapter Two: Creating And Measuring A Sustainable Ministry Chapter Three: Developing A Job Description (that fits our goals) Chapter Four: Your First 90 Days In College Ministry Chapter Five: Understanding College-Age Issues?An Overview Chapter Six: Providing A Place To Belong
SECTION TWO: Chapter Seven: Recruiting Older Adults?Overcoming Obstacles Chapter Eight: Recruiting Older Adults?Characteristics To Look For Chapter Nine: Leading College-Age Leaders Chapter Ten: One-On-One Conversations?Questions To Ask Chapter Eleven: Starting And Sustaining Effective Small Groups Chapter Twelve: Shifts In Teaching Approaches Chapter Thirteen: Seven Critical Teaching Topics Chapter Fourteen: Mission Trips?What To Include And Why Chapter Fifteen: College-Age Retreats Chapter Sixteen: Working With Interns Chapter Seventeen: Church-Based Campus Ministry Chapter Eighteen: When Students Are Away At School
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marriedtoayouthpastor.com
Cha-cha-cha-Changes
Amanda at 5:41am, July 12, 2010There are a lot of changes happening in our student ministries right now. In the midst of the crazy summer so many other components are moving in different directions. Many of the changes are great, and needed. And it will be exciting to see how God will unfold all that we have been praying for. But there are a few changes that I (as the wife) do not like so much and don’t understand. It is these changes that I don’t know what to say, and not say, and just what to do. My pride wants to shout at my husband, “Hey, did ya think it all through? Are ya real, REAL sure about that one?!” And my favorite, “Listen to me, listen to me, just listen to me!” BUT…..I know I shouldn’t.
I don’t know if I’m alone on this one, or what?? Anyone else fear change as much as me? I totally trust my husband and his call to this ministry. I do believe he is brilliant and gifted and a wonderful leader. Buuutttttt, what do you do when you don’t agree with it all?? Nothing? Pray? Vent, and visit this site?
I did take a big step (for me) this weekend. Our Pastor asked us to choose one area in which we would come to God daily for the summer and ask his guidance. I was certain that I was going to ask for wisdom concerning all these changes happening for us [...]
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simplyurbanministry.com
Ballin? on a Budget ? Part 1
Jeff at 10:45am, March 26, 2010As a youth pastor in an urban setting, I need to be able to resource my youth group ona budget. A lot ofthe guys Italk too say the very same thing. I’m going to take the next week or so and talk about some resources and ways to be an Urban Youth Ministry Baller on aBudget!
My boy Scott Mills from LifeWay was feeling me when he wrote this….
As a student minister, I am sure you have to tighten your belt these days and make more youth ministry happen with fewer dollars. With the economy like it is, everyone has to make the most of what we have ? at home, at work, and in our ministry
Did you know that LifeWay has many options for Bible Study? We have options for all budgets, but you will not lose anything when it comes to solid biblical teaching that is built on a strategy for developing students spiritually. All our Bible study resources line up with a solid strategy to help students KNOW God, OWN their faith, and make their faith KNOWN. (www.lifeway.com/studentstrategy)
Here is how these resources compare per week if you have 1 teacher and 20 students:
- KNOWN (www.lifeway.com/known)
- Leader Guide – 6.50
- Student book – 4.50 (3 monthly issues at 1.50)
- Total Quarterly Cost: 96.50
- Per Student Cost each week: 0.40
- Life Focus (www.lifeway.com/lifefocus)
- Leader Guide – 5.25
- Student book – 1.90
- Total Quarterly Cost: 43.25
- Per Student Cost each week: 0.18
- Fuel2 Video Series (www.lifeway.com/fuel)
- DVD/CD Leader Pack (all materials on CD and DVD) – 159.95
- Per Student [...]
