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Where the Wild Things Are (PG)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:06:29 +0000

He’s obviously full of strange overpowering emotions, and he just doesn’t know how to deal with them.

Letting Go...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:01:47 +0000

It was just difficult to let go, but looking back it was the right thing to do. The youth ministry is still growing strong—without me.

'I'm Trying to Talk to You!'—Getting the Attention of Teenagers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:00 +0000

Youth ministry leaders who rely on email to distribute information are almost always going to be disappointed.

Mountain Biking & Discipleship

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:22:31 +0000

My list of “how to” questions could fill up the page.

Would Jesus Play The Beatles: Rock Band?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:22:17 +0000

The same Jesus who turned water to wine can quench your spiritual thirst and bring joy and freedom that no rock band has ever known.

'Say Aah' …and, 'What’s in Your iPod?'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:12:34 +0000

Is it time that someone holds media producers accountable for irresponsible and immitatable content?

Student Leadership: To help heal, or not to help heal

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:04:06 +0000

Student Leaders need to be taught and reminded that being a Student Leader is a daily action.

Why Porn Might Bring This Culture Down

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:45:09 +0000

One of the many problems of viewing pornography is that your mind takes a picture of the image.

Where the Wild Things Can Go

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:51:24 +0000

Have you found the place where someone loves you best of all?

Sexy Apps for SmartPhones

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:52:58 +0000

Ultimate Quotes, Seafood Finder, Intelligent Jokes, and Bible Shaker are some of the fun and/or helpful apps teenagers can download onto their iPhones for about a buck. Of course, teenagers can also download "goodies" like Peekababe, Awesome Latinas, and Naughty Nurse for the same price.

Adult Youth Leader Application Packet

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:56:09 +0000

This is the Adult Youth Leader Application Packet we give to prospective leaders. It includes an overview of our ministry, resources, and application materials. Feel free to adapt it to meet your ministry context. Enjoy!

ONE Night - One Choice

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:27:36 +0000

Guy Movie Trivia Quiz

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:19:20 +0000

I used the "Movie Trivia Quiz" (created for a girls event) that I downloaded from this site to create a series of slides using "guy" movies. I hope it's helpful to someone. WARNING: There are some "R" rated movies in the mix.

Fighting Words (Part 4)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:17:53 +0000

This video features Greg Stier tackling the issue of whether we can really 'know'
anything for sure, especially when it comes to spiritual truth.

Guy Meets Guy...Girl Meets Girl

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:36:59 +0000

I’m sad that the church world does such a rotten job of communicating on homosexual and lesbian tendencies. We seem to go to one of two extremes. We either preach so hard against sin that people who are struggling in this area feel like they have to go “underground,” or we awkwardly ignore the whole discussion. We make it a dirty little secret that no one addresses. Even worse, we make “gay jokes” and...

How Many Facebook Friends Do You Have?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:30:02 +0000

Friendships are often lame because of our obsession with ROMANCE and our laziness with FRIENDSHIP. We confuse “Love and Infatuation.”

Contents:

SECTION 1: sermon notes
SECTION 2: ﬁll-ins
SECTION 3: related drama/creative communication
SECTION 4: stories
SECTION 5: tokens
SECTION 6: discussion outline
SECTION 7: leadership notes

Also included: MP3 of message

Fahrenheit

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:22:07 +0000

A simple 10 question/3 tie-breaker powerpoint trivia game. Enjoy!

Adolescent Development Leader training packet

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:24:25 +0000

there are resources for middle school youth workers for training in the physical, emotional, and spiritual growth of adolescents but nothing for high school youth workers. So i made one since i could not find anything like this online for free or to buy.

Keeping It Real - Taking Off the Mask and Letting Loose the Praise

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:40:54 +0000

Imagine a world were everyone looked and acted the same! That would be boring. Today God is speaking to us and he’s saying to “Keep It Real!”

Giving God Our Best

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:39:34 +0000

This youth sermon focused on Giving our best to God. What can you give God when He already has everything? You give Him your BEST!