What teenagers really want: Fame, fortune and more
Recent studies are saying that teenagers want to be famous. YPulse breaks it down to what they think young people are really saying:
1. They want to be…
Camp tips for working with inner-city kids
For several years now I’ve directed an Angel Tree camp for inner-city kids that’s arranged by some old college friends. We take one week in July or…
Freebie Friday #4: “Who Is God” Bible study talk sheets
This week’s Freebie Friday resource are two Bible study talk sheets I wrote back in 2002. Part one addresses misconceptions students might have about who…
Teens say Dad ranks only a little higher than pets
According to a recent report by Harris Interactive, Inc., Dads aren’t ranking too high among teens as someone who makes them happy.
What makes you…
So many transitions in my life during 2006
The year 2006 was probably the craziest year of my life, full of major transitions that have been pretty emotionally taxing.
December 2005: Dana and I started…
Dealing with the pressures of church leadership
Ally Moody of Gainsville, Texas contacted me by e-mail asking how I deal with the pressures of church leadership. Here’s what works for me:
Spending time…
How to meet and greet people at church
Unfortunately, a previous video I posted on this topic no longer seems to be available, which is a shame because it was excellent. So, here’s another…
Terapad review: A new blogging platform youth group websites
Using Blogger to communicate youth group news isn’t really a new idea. I know of several churches that use it quite effectively. However, a new blogging…
“Schmorgesborg spirituality” increasing among teens in 2007
In continuing their series on teen trends for 2007, Ypulse reported this today:
#2- Major media production houses will follow the lead of Christian production…