Archive for October 22nd, 2007

Too Much E-Reliance?

Too Much E-Reliance? The Dangers of eMail in Youth Ministry by Kent Clayton with Youth Specialties The plans were set. The food was purchased. The reservations had been made. This was going to be one of the coolest events of the year! Though I normally call all volunteers and many of the key leaders in [...]

Halo 3

Halo 3 From the New York Times: First the percussive sounds of sniper fire and the thrill of the kill. Then the gospel of peace. Some churches have rented more TVs for Halo nights. Across the country, hundreds of ministers and pastors desperate to reach young congregants have drawn concern and criticism through their use [...]

How to build community among teenagers

How to build community among teenagers

What is Community? Often it is easier to define what something is by considering what it isn’t. So community in your youth group would not include: Cliques and small ‘in-groups’. Teasing others because they are different. Kids that won’t sit with other kids that go to a different high school Rumours Lack of honesty and [...]

What is a friend?

Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Discussion: How do you decide who is a friend? Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, teaches us the value of friendship and how it is not optional for a happy and full life.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, [...]