Author Archives: Jonathan McKee

About Jonathan McKee

president of The Source for Youth Ministry, is the author of numerous books including the brand new Candid Confessions of an Imperfect Parent, Ministry By Teenagers, Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation, and the award winning book Do They Run When They See You Coming? He speaks and trains at camps, conferences, and events across North America, and provides free resources for youth workers internationally on his website, TheSource4YM.com.

Top-10 Ways You Know You’ve Hired the Wrong Camp Speaker

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

It’s time for a fun little contest. I need your help finishing my TOP-10 list, and the person who submits the best answer will receive a copy of The Skit Guys’ new Skits That Teach Volume 2, a great little … Continue reading →

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6 Tips for Millennials Who Lead Older Generations

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

GUEST POST from Tom McKee, president and founder of VolunteerPower.com. Tom speaks and trains, equipping volunteer managers around the U.S. He co-authored the book, The New Breed with me– he’s the true brains behind the book. But most importantly, he’s … Continue reading →

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Ashley and I

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

A few weeks ago I shared with you how my youngest daughter Ashley doesn’t think I’m funny anymore. It’s not that we don’t laugh together any more… we do all the time. Ashley has just proven to be my toughest … Continue reading →

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Every Couple Should Know

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Kiss while stuck in traffic Eat cookie dough in bed once a year …both great ideas! (Mental note: try both with Lori today!) These ideas are from the mind of  Doug Fields. In the last year I’ve been getting to know … Continue reading →

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When Little Kids Google

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

My 3-year-old niece and 6-year-old nephew just discovered Google. It’s funny how technology so rapidly changes the world our kids grow up in. When my kids (14, 16, and 18) were young… Google was unknown! Mid-90’s web searches were AOL, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Internet, Media, Parenting, Youth Culture | 4 Comments

3 Expressions of Flove, PART II

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Yesterday I continued my week of marriage posts, resuming the concept of “Flove,” and I introduced PART 1 of  “3 Expressions of Flove That Will Change Your Marriage.” In that post I shared the first two simple expressions of flove: … Continue reading →

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3 Expressions of Flove That Will Change Your Marriage

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

This week we’ve been talking about marriage. It started with a glimpse at my date plans for my 21st anniversary, then I shared the results of those plans (and how part of the night almost backfired), then I shared the … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Flove

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Many of you already know, Lori and I are celebrating 21 years of marriage this week. It’s funny, because whenever this younger generation hears me say that, they are always really surprised. “Whoa! 21 years! Seriously? How did you do … Continue reading →

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Meet Me in Chicago or Milwaukee This Weekend

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Wanna connect with me for lunch or hear me speak? This weekend I’ll be traveling through Chicago and into South-Eastern Wisconsin. I’d love to connect with you. You can connect with me in one of two places: Chicago Area: Friday, … Continue reading →

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Date Night Salvaged

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

It’s a good thing opposites attract, because when it comes to the movie choices Lori and I make… we rarely agree. And that was the consensus when were exiting the theater after watching The Grey last Friday night. It’s funny, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Movies, Personal | 13 Comments