…start. A clean break. A second chance. What student can't think of dozens of things they've done or said that they wish they could take back, and times of pain that they wished had never happened? In It's Not Too Late for a Fresh Start, Doug Fields takes two weeks to explore how to get a fresh start…
…group resource that will change the lives of your students. These six books are filled with Bible-based sessions to encourage and equip your teens. Starting to Go Where God Wants You to Be, the foundational and get-acquainted volume in this series, lays it all out for teenagers and gives them a brief taste…
…question people ask him is "How do I start an effective small group program?" This resource is his answer. Everything Doug and his ministry partner Matt McGill know about launching small groups has been put into this production pack resource. The Small Groups From Start To Finish production pack walks…
starting with a blank canvas doug fields I have a blank canvas hanging in my office. Its surrounded by an ornate gold painted frame25 bucks ornate and about a million dollars in gaudiness. Most people dont notice it as art, which is fine, but I see it as art because it reminds me of some very important…
starting out on the right foot in youth ministry: part 1 Brian Holland If youre just starting out in youth ministry, I pray these tips will be a help to you as you jump into working with students. The way a ministry starts will determine a lot of where that ministry will go. Take it from me: Leading…
starting out on the right foot in youth ministry: part 2 Brian Holland In part one we looked at priorities 1-5. In part two, we finish that list by looking at priorities 6-10. 6. Set up standards. First of all, set up standards to protect yourself. What do I mean? Here are some examples: a. Always have…
transition: starting out right todd szymczak Two years ago, I transitioned to a new ministry position. With the job change came a range of emotionsfrom excitement and enthusiasm to feeling overwhelmed. One day I would be enjoying the honeymoon, and the next day I would be wondering if God made His first…
Really liked this new article on YouthMinistry.com today talking about Starting Out Right. Here’s a clip – good stuff for whatever stage you are in ministry! Get to know your PURPOSE While you are assessing the culture and people, begin to process your findings to determine a purpose for your ministry…
…is an article I would recommend you read. It's called, "8 Quick Tips for Starting a College Ministry," written by CollegeLeader mentor Bob Hetzler. In this article Bob explains some of the pains he went through starting a ministry and then gives 8 universal tips he learned from talking with college…
…me it is always my sleeping schedule. Just going to bed and waking up earlier is often the tipping point a lot of people need. JG Related posts:Starting Out Right Really liked this new article on YouthMinistry.com today talking about...One Year and Counting 3 reasons that a new article called 12 Months…
…skip the meeting! Start on Time When you call a meeting, make sure you honor everyone’s time by starting on time. Every time you start late, you train people to come even later, and you send the signal that what you have to say isn’t that important. It might be wise to start with some less-important…
3 misconceptions about youth ministry leadership vince beresford I stood on the starting line thinking to myself why am I doing this again? I was moments away from the sound of the starting gun in my first competition of the 1500 meters a.k.a. the metric mile. As a pole vaulter the longest I had ever…
…network’s newest initiative – starting 1,000 new churches in the next five years. The two-day conference in Ocala, Fla., will teach the popular Purpose Driven church model – coined by megapastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church – for successful church starts across the nation. The Purpose Driven…
…power." As He did for King David and Isaiah in the Bible, God is eager to provide that power - even more than once. Fresh Start is your guide to moving from stuck to starting over. And it doesn't take a self-help program, positive thinking, or transcendental glow sticks to achieve it! Doug will demonstrate…
Just got our Christmas service schedule – 14 services this year! Starting at Friday the 21st and running through Christmas Eve. Whew – this is going to be an exciting holiday, can’t wait to see what God is going to do. JG Related posts:Christmas Eve at Saddleback Going to be fun . my parents are…
…wireframe drawing and scribbles to absolute magic. Anyhow, that’s how I spent most my day. That and getting ready for a huge digital download sale starting tomorrow on SYM. No rest for the wicked! JG Related posts:SYM Website Design Done The new SYM Website is locked and loaded! We finished...New Sarti…
EPISODE 26: We talk a lot about staff versus interns, church planting, starting in youth minstry, prayer postures and Kenya. Our first show in almost a month - between work and play we're finally getting back into the swing of things. This is an episode not to be missed, look for another one just on…
…right now – I just got a few stats from our group as far as breakdowns by gender and class that were interesting to me. Here’s where we’re starting this year, and some observations from last year as well: 52% Female students 48% Male students 38% Freshman 27% Sophomores 22% Juniors 13% Seniors…
…two lessons, It’s Not Too Late for a Fresh Start works great for back-to-back mid-week meetings or Sunday School, on a retreat weekend, or as lessons to jump-start small group discussions. Whatever your application, It’s Not Too Late for a Fresh Start has everything you need to get from planning…
kick start the fall with new volunteers katie edwards When I think of the fall season, I think of a fresh start, new beginnings, a new year. I love new students, the launch of new programs & activities, and most of all new volunteer leaders. Don't get me wrong, I love all youth ministry volunteers,…
…before i started youth ministry mark devries When I began, over 20 years ago, in my current ministry, my senior pastor said, We dont care about numbers. All we want is a quality program. But as I went about building a numbers-ignoring quality program, it wasnt long before my boss started hearing complaints…
…we’re playing to open the new Scarred series that starts this week. Traffic cone jousting? JG Related posts:Service Starts Now Recently a friend pointed me to Service Starts Now . Service Starts Now – Hitting Taffy This coming week's Service Starts Now video . hitting...Texts to Screen During the Weekend…
…adult and student leaders wouldnt do it either. Because of this I took another leader into the pack with me (the biggest one I could find) and we started meeting these students. Without bringing attention to my actions I soon watched other adult and student leaders being pulled to make their way over…
using fresh start and class 101 together doug fields First of all Corey...please forgive my delay in answering your question. I can no longer keep up with all the questions--sorry. Now let me get to your question. Class 101 is a one-time class (2.5 hours) that we use to orientate students to the whys…
start to move mountains in your life, ministry and family Megan Hutchinson On the bottom of every email send, I have written my life verse. Tonight, as I was typing my weekly email to my volunteer leaders, I just had to ask them: When was the last time you read the verse attached to my signature at the…
…provide more mature students a chance to really dig in more deeply to God's plan for their lives. And nothing will help you get one started quicker than Mentoring from Start To Finish.
…Basket and Mission Trips from Start to Finish. Both look pretty sharp here’s a clip on the mission trip one: Ah, the missions trip. Whether across the city or across the globe, it can seem daunting to the inexperienced or the unprepared. But with Mission Trips From Start To Finish, youâll find expert…
…jump into email and tasks and forget to start out right. Well . I’ve done it all week – I love it! JG Related posts:Getting the Most Out of Meetings: How to Start There's no doubt meetings are an important part of the...It’s Not Too Late for a Fresh Start Brand new transcript resource at Simply…
This coming week’s Service Starts Now video hitting Taffy is always funny. JG Related posts:Service Starts Now Recently a friend pointed me to Service Starts Now . Service Starts Now – Jousting Here's a silly new video we're playing to open...Having a Weekend Service Checklist We're working this…
…friend pointed me to Service Starts Now a funny collection of alternatives to countdowns. Never heard of it before, but it made me laugh. Happy Friday! JG Related posts:Service Starts Now – Hitting Taffy This coming week's Service Starts Now video . hitting...Service Starts Now – Jousting Here's a silly…
