Tim Schmoyer has posted a list of 100 youth ministry blog topics that someone should write about, and he’s trying to get people to finish the list. I don’t think I’m an expert on many things when it comes to ministry, but dang it, I can read. I’ve read quite a few books, and many […]
Youth Ministry is Simple
Isn’t it? I didn’t say youth ministry was easy because it really isn’t. Like anything that takes perseverance, involves working with people, and where results are difficult to measure, youth ministry is hard work. We work for years pouring into people, getting disappointed, and wondering if what we are doing is worth it or if […]
The Resurrection, Eschatology, and Youth Ministry
How do we deal with the resurrection of Jesus within our youth ministries? Of course, we talk about Jesus’ resurrection quite a bit (hopefully). But what does that mean? Do we get to experience resurrection now? Do we get to experience resurrection only in the future? Or do we somehow get glimpses and tastes of […]
Luther Seminary: Free, Legit Resources
One thing I am convinced of is that the church needs to be working towards more truly open source styles of resourcing for ministry. Some will disagree, saying that is unsustainable, and that you have to pay people in order to get the best work. That might be true if the church was bound to […]
Annual Ministry Job Reviews
Before too long, it will be time for annual reviews at my church. Usually these reviews are frustrating for me, not because I typically get poor reviews or are measured unfairly, but because I don’t think we’re asking constructive questions. Especially in youth ministry, annual reviews can turn into a “I want more lock-ins” campaign […]
Church History Youth Ministry Curriculum?
I’m currently taking a church history class for my seminary degree and remembering how much I love this topic. It’s not just interesting, but it shows where our theology came from, and as my professor says, “Church history is the history of the exposition of the scriptures.” Ever since I took church history during undergrad […]
Youth Ministry Degree Blog Day
Do you have an undergraduate degree in youth ministry? Are you currently in youth ministry? Would you like to share how you think your degree did and did not prepare you for “real life” ministry? Then Youth Ministry Degree Blog Day is for you. The fall is a prime time for people to do some […]
Linkworthy – 10/4/09
Youth Ministry Listening – a crucial practice in youth ministry. Great questions for mentoring guys. I want to check out that book as well. Are people called to youth ministry specifically or are they called to particular communities? Mike Kupferer thinks the former. I’m open to the latter. Open letters from Kevin Twombly to teenage […]
Andrew Root’s New LiveBlog: Today at 3:30 PM
If you are of an admirer of Andrew Root, you might be pleased to know that he has started a “LiveBlog” that will air live today, Tuesday September 22 at 3:30 PM (I’m almost positive it is central time). The current topic is his new book Relationships Unfiltered. It is essentially an internet radio show, […]
Book Review: Relationships Unfiltered by Andrew Root
Relationships Unfiltered: Help for Youth Workers, Volunteers, and Parents on Creating Authentic Relationships by Andrew Root is a condensed and popularized version of his groundbreaking first book Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry: From a Strategy of Influence to a Theology of Incarnation (read my review here). Just a look at the subtitles reveals the shift in […]
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