Category Archives: Youth Ministry Programming

Another Little Contest

It’s time to give something away! So let’s have ourselves a little contest, and the prize will be… a free evangelism training curriculum! WINNER NOW POSTED AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST! Evangelism. It’s a pretty intimidating concept. If we’re honest … Continue reading

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BBQ, Matt Chandler, LifeWay… and Jesus

The following is a guest post from author/speaker David R. Smith after attending The Gospel Project live webcast in Nashville today: So, I’m finally back in my hotel room, contemplating all I’ve experienced today. I’ve spent the last 24 hours … Continue reading

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The Gospel Project

Maybe you’ve heard, and maybe you haven’t, but LifeWay is rolling out a new curriculum called The Gospel Project. Consequently, my friend and fellow writer David R. Smith and I were invited to join a group of Christian leaders in … Continue reading

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Four Facts About Sex We Can’t Hush—FACT 4

This week I’ve shared a lot of “facts” about sex. Facts! Are facts the best way to communicate to young people today? Facts are necessary, especially when you’re talking about sex. But nothing beats the power of a personal story. … Continue reading

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Four Facts About Sex We Can’t Hush—FACT 3

“How far can I go?” That’s the most common question youth workers hear when they speak to Christian students about sex. Young people in the church have heard Bible verses about “fornication” or “sexual immorality.” They’ve heard us teach that … Continue reading

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Four Facts About Sex We Can’t Hush—FACT 2

We’re on day three of “5 Days of Sex” in my blog. Day one I wrote about why we need to talk to our teens and tweens about sex. Day two I kicked off the Four Facts About Sex We … Continue reading

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Four Facts About Sex We Just Can’t Hush- FACT 1

Yesterday I kicked off “5 Days of Sex” in my blog, and the point was simple: we need to talk with our kids about sex. Yes, even our middle school kids. Scratch that—especially our middle school kids! In yesterday’s blog … Continue reading

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The Wrong Speaker

A few days ago we had a little contest where I provided you with my Top-10 list of How You Know You’ve Hired the Wrong Camp Speaker. Except, I only provided you with the top 9, and offered the new … Continue reading

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

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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Super Bowl Parties

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

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