…for a way to deepen their walk. Enter the mentor. A mentoring program is another tool a youth worker can use to help students connect with God. It can be added to any youth program, large or small, traditional or contemporary. And with Mentoring from Start To Finish, it's never been easier to…
…Fields in a recording studio to talk about what they knew. What came out of these sessions was eye opening, inspiring, and downright golden. The Mentor Me series was originally developed as individual lessons, but we figured you'd like the option of a bundle so you'd have a ready-to-go package of lessons…
…very after-school-special, but its true.) In the 14 years that Katie and I have been friends, shes been my small group leader, friend, confidant, mentor, and cheerleader. Now we work together in the ministry I grew up in. Working in youth ministry, I hear the word discipleship a lot. To be honest, the…
…mentor everyone who asks. I love youth workers! But, obviously I can't. I've tried to help in the mentoring process with my new monthly CD Rom called Mentor Me. If you want to keep learning, I would encourage you to subscribe to the mentoring CDs. They won't be your answer to being fully mentored, but…
…reputation to Timothy. There were times in the Scripture when Timothy represented Paul. Do you have mentors like any of these? Are you a mentor like any of these Biblical models? As I continue to study mentoring and try to put it into practice in my life. I am following the four Biblical models through the…
…a mentor. Go to your mentor with a list of questions and allow that person to help shape and mold you as a person, an adult, and as a minister. (A great source for finding a mentor is the PDYM State Mentors found at www.PDYMCommunity.com.) If you find yourself incapable of meeting with a mentor, allow…
…effective and healthy purpose-driven urban youth ministry. He is the President & CEO of Front Line Urban Resources, Inc, which focuses on training and mentoring other urban youth pastors and leaders and providing life-changing youth ministry resources, and founder of Simply Urban Ministry. He also serves as…
…find youth ministry mentors. Ive heard too many experienced youth workers say, Ive never been able to find a mentor. But as we talk further, it becomes clear that they have invested only minimal time in such a search. (Clue: As a last resort, f you cant find a youth ministry mentor in your area, contact…
…inflatable jump houses. As soon as a student enters our youth ministry, I want them connected to a loving adult who will care for this student and be a mentor and disciple the student. When people ask about our ministry, I say, “It’s real simple; we try to introduce students to Jesus, get them connected…
…matter? danny bowers As I start my eighth year of youth ministry, I am struck with a question, Does it all really matter? The time preparing messages, mentoring students, equipping leaders to pour into students, speaking into students lives, having fun enjoying life with students, crying with families during…
…curriculum, which is written for a variety of youth settings: small groups, Sunday schools, retreats, camps, homeschooling, and personal coaching/mentoring sessions. The curriculum features Josh Griffin, high school pastor at Saddleback Church, and was developed by bestselling author and Life Purpose…
…ways they can learn this material; (a) they can do it on their own, (b) they can work through it with another person-friend, small group leader, mentor, parent, etc or (c) they can do it within their small group. Both of these curriculums are part of our production pack series where they can be copied…
…services, giving your son or daughter a wider understanding of Godâs word. 3. A Spiritual Mentor::: A loving adult leader from our ministry who, in addition to leading Bible study and discussion, will mentor your son or daughter and promote spiritual growth. 4. Fellowship::: Itâs easy for students…
Mentoring Your Team Doug Franklin You've chosen the right team and you have told them everything they need to know about leadership, but they are missing something special, something intangible, something that would make them stellar. You realize that you need to mentor them to take them to the next…
…volunteers. So often we feel like we are intruding in someones life if we ask them to mentor a student why? This may be the greatest calling in a persons life; especially if God wired them for deep spiritual mentoring. It is important to avoid giving volunteers the perception that the youth ministry is…
…were spreading the gospel. Well, that was the challenge for the night, that our students would do the same as Paul did and encourage those friends, mentors, small group leaders, staff, and so on in the faith. And we did that by: A) Setting up 2 tables that had 6 computers (Laptops), connected to the internet…
…does have an interesting connection to The Purpose Driven Life, this is a real-life story of an inmate who experiences community through a caring mentor. I really like this book, there’s plenty of practical, earthy wisdom in it – just solid direction for someone rebuilding a life. I can’t help…
Tony recorded a new Who Are These Guys? Podcast with a couple friends while I was away, so there’s a new show up today on The Value of Mentoring. I think I’ll have a download right now Jim Clark and Tom Roepke join him as special guests. JG Related posts:5 Reasons to Say No! Tony and I recorded a…
…find a mentor? Answer: I would recommend several places to find a youth ministry mentor. Because of my ministry philosophy, I would immediately suggest PDYMblog.com, which lists Purpose Driven Youth Ministry mentors by state right on their website. Just scroll down to your state and email from the…
…couple of weeks, we're hosting The Gathering...Youth Ministry Q&A: Finding a Mentor Question: I'm new in youth ministry. Where can I find...The Gathering Begins Tonight So fun to get back together with our state mentors...The Gathering is Over The Gathering is officially over. 3 days of food, fun,…
energize your family's spiritual life jim burns I have a sentence on the wall in my office that says, The purpose of the church is to mentor parents; parents mentor their children and the legacy of faith continues to the next generation. One of the most important roles you have on planet Earth is to…
…GROUP Had a fantastic PDYM Community lunch today with about 50...The Gathering Begins Tonight So fun to get back together with our state mentors...PDYM State Mentor Gathering Invitation If you are a Purpose Driven Youth Ministry (PDYM) State...The First Night of The Gathering Tonight we opened up the…
Each "Mentor Me" CD is an interview with a youth ministry veteran who discusses with Doug Fields the topics that are important for a growing youth worker. They talk about how to discipline students, deal with families, maintain a spiritual life, relevant legal issues, and just about everything else…
…trip mentor. A trip is a great place to develop a long-term, life-changing relationship with a student. We must be more than chaperones. Most adults go on trips with students to keep them out of trouble and drive the van. If adults used the trip to develop deep relationships that led to mentoring, then…
…what God is doing in you. If you really want to try something different, record your voice and listen to yourself ponder on the thoughts of God. Mentor Time In almost nine years of ministry, I have never had someone model being a healthy youth pastor. I have tried seeking out several people, but it…
…them in the know and celebrate with them! 7. Meet with a mentor or accountability partner (James 5.16 & Philippians 2.22) The major benefit of this prescription is you are never alone. After you have recapped and given your vision, your mentor and/or accountability partner will help you stay focused…
…make our good attributes look great and our negative quirks look horrible. But it is hard to dismiss the visual of my smoking, drinking, swearing mentor. All I could do is sit there, blindsided, wondering what in the world happened? I had heard the rumors for a few years. There was some abusive stuff…
Each "Mentor Me" CD is an interview with a youth ministry veteran who discusses with Doug Fields the topics that are important for a growing youth worker. They talk about how to discipline students, deal with families, maintain a spiritual life, relevant legal issues, and just about everything else…
Each "Mentor Me" CD is an interview with a youth ministry veteran who discusses with Doug Fields the topics that are important for a growing youth worker. They talk about how to discipline students, deal with families, maintain a spiritual life, relevant legal issues, and just about everything else…
Each "Mentor Me" CD is an interview with a youth ministry veteran who discusses with Doug Fields the topics that are important for a growing youth worker. They talk about how to discipline students, deal with families, maintain a spiritual life, relevant legal issues, and just about everything else…
