Final Contribution Report
Topic: Youth Ministry
Gospel or Gimmick?
All of us do certain things to pull teens in to our ministries? Right? I guess I could be wrong about that too, but that’s the hunch I’m going to run with. Maybe before I jump into where I’m going, […]
Sticky Faith Conference Call with Chap Clark
Have you read any of the Sticky Faith research? The research is an insightful look into the world of teens and their families, and it aims to shed light on why so many teens leave their faith after high school and […]
Youth Ministry Budget Survey Findings
About a month ago I sent out a survey based which I hoped would answer some big picture ideals when it comes to youth ministry budgets and the compensation related to staff lead youth ministries. And to be frank, I’ve […]
Beyond the Anger
Like you, Since Friday the 14th, I have been contemplating the senseless evil that occurred in Connecticut as countless lives were taken. For me, tonight, it’s magnified as I am having a campout in the basement with my daughter. She, […]
One Youth Worker, One Week
October was Pastor Appreciation month, and for me, I for sure felt appreciated. Here’s the thing, I think many youth workers are often viewed not in the same realm as the pastors of their churches and with that said, there […]
Getting in Walt’s Head: Part 04
Addressing Specific Issues HOSTED BY INSPIRATION POINT CHRISTIAN CAMP + RETREAT CENTER as part of their IPOINT EQUIPS ministry The following are some closing thoughts about the effects of marketing and the seriousness of pornography in the lives of teens. DOWNLOAD PDF OF SESSION […]
Getting in Walt’s Head: Part 03
Options for Responding HOSTED BY INSPIRATION POINT CHRISTIAN CAMP + RETREAT CENTER as part of their IPOINT EQUIPS ministry The following PDF is a series of ideas from Walt’s session related to making a response to what we are seeing in our culture but […]
Getting in Walt’s Head: Part 02
Engaging the soul of youth culture HOSTED BY INSPIRATION POINT CHRISTIAN CAMP + RETREAT CENTER as part of their IPOINT EQUIPS ministry Defining culture is a great starting point. The following are the titles to some of the insights into unpacking the definition of culture. […]
Getting in Walt’s Head: Part 01
The Digital Brain Session HOSTED BY INSPIRATION POINT CHRISTIAN CAMP + RETREAT CENTER as part of their IPOINT EQUIPS ministry If you are in youth ministry then chances are you’ve read something that Walt Mueller wrote. Walt is one of the […]
Traction
Would you rather watch this post? Go watch the VIDEO HERE A year ago, I went to a graduation party for one of our high school seniors and I parked my wife’s car on the dirt road that was in […]