Category Archives: Youth Ministry Programming

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 →

Posted in Humor, Youth Ministry Programming | 68 Comments

Super Bowl Parties

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Next Sunday is a big day in America—it’s Super Bowl Sunday. Churches and ministries have historically used this day for parties and outreach events. The question is… are we allowed to? (and… am I providing my annual “Big Game Quiz” … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Youth Ministry Programming | 14 Comments

Amazing Video

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

There are funny YouTube videos… and there are visually amazing YouTube videos. This visually compelling video falls in the latter category. This little montage of surfing, skydiving, skiing, cliffjumping… and so much more, is as entertaining as it is visually … Continue reading →

Posted in Youth Ministry Programming | 2 Comments

Your Driver Has Arrived

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

Do you think you’ve got driving skills? I did… until I saw this video! This is an incredibly entertaining YouTube video. I’ve always got my eyes out for fun YouTube videos for two reasons: Teenagers today love YouTube videos and … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Youth Ministry Programming | 2 Comments

10 Winners Who Connected

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jonathan McKee

What better way to start the New Year than to give some stuff away! So that’s what I’m doing. I’m rewarding the people who connect with us. As most of you remember, on December 19th I offered prizes to ten … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Movies, Youth Ministry Programming | Leave a comment

Face to Face Time

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jonathan McKee

Shoulder-to-shoulder opens doors to face-to-face. YouthSpecialties.com just posted a new article of mine titled, You Mean I’m Actually Supposed to Play Dodgeball? Yes… that’s kind of a loaded title. There’s been a lot of criticism in the youth ministry world … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Jonathan's Rant, Youth Ministry Programming | 6 Comments

Using Tebow to Provoke Discussion

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jonathan McKee

My buddy Lane Palmer just wrote a great new free discussion for our website using an interview from Tim Tebow, quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Lane contends, “Like Tim Tebow, we have all been given a platform by God to … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelism, Faith, Youth Ministry Programming | Leave a comment

“Toast” Gets Toasted

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Jonathan McKee

A creative idea is added to our youth ministry web site… and criticism is quick to follow. Why is it that comment sections breed pessimism and ignorance?  (Yeah… I’m definitely going to rant about this one.) Here’s the situation. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Jonathan's Rant, Youth Ministry Programming | 25 Comments

Lessons on Communication from Juror #2

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jonathan McKee

“Did he have the “intent” to sell drugs, beyond reasonable doubt?” That was the question I had to ponder most of the week last week, then deliberate with 11 other jurors for several hours. I learned several lessons on jury … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Parenting, Personal, Youth Ministry Programming | Leave a comment

Conversation Starter WINNERS

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jonathan McKee

This week we had a resourceful little contest that truly made us all winners, because not only am I giving away cool prizes to 10 different people, but all of us now get the benefit of a page full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Movies, Youth Ministry Programming | 6 Comments