Tonight The Wire Small Groups Kickoff for the school year! We’re doing groups by grades in homes! You don’t want to miss out! Click here for info. Be sure to watch the video to get yourself pumped up!
Everyone’s Called to Youth Ministry … They Just Don’t Know It Yet!
Adult leaders come in all shapes and sizes. I’ve had the privilege of building teams comprised of college students, married couples, divorced people, grandparents, people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and even one wonderful woman in her 90s! That’s right … 90s! Some of these people have every reason to not be involved in youth ministry. They’re busy with school, work several jobs, have their own families to care for, or have been put on the shelf by society. Nevertheless, they have joined our team and volunteered their time to invest in students.
Here’s what I’ve learned: You can’t count anybody out when it comes to working with students.
Taking this a step further, Darren Sutton, in his brand new book that just came out today, says “Everyone’s called to youth ministry … they just don’t know it yet.” In fact, he couldn’t say it louder than making that statement the title of his book.
In the book Sutton argues his point by suggesting that many people are not aware of their calling to work with students because of unspoken, unrealistic, or unclear expectations. These, he points out, are leadership issues. He identifies different personality types and how those people can get involved in youth ministry in a wide variety of ways when they are intentionally invited, trained, placed, and cared for appropriately. I love his line, “Everyone has a story to share with the next generation.” The book includes lots of stories and practical tips, as well as an appendixes full of great resources. Every youth worker needs Everyone’s Called to Youth Ministry … They Just Don’t Know It Yet!
Order your copy of the book here.
Darren Sutton has served in youth ministry for over 20 years. He has a passion for students and the adults who influence them. Together with his wife, Katie, he co-founded Millennial Influence and produces a weekly podcast reaching parents of teenagers. Darren and Katie have three teenagers of their own and Darren currently serves a student ministry in Texas.
If you are a youth pastor, pick up a copy for every member of your church. Just charge it to your senior pastor’s account. He won’t mind. lol!
Family Waffles and Wiffle Ball Slideshow
Slideshow from our great event Family Waffles and Wiffle Ball on Saturday!
Videos: How Would You Do With This Lady As Your Teacher?
Our youngest daughter used to love playing teacher. We were a rough class! She would imitate her teacher from school – apparently she had a rough class too. lol!
What We Use For Small Group Curriculum
We’ve been using the LIVE curriculum in our student small groups since 2010 and we love it! Here’s are a few reasons why …
- It’s great for our volunteers (very accessible and user-friendly).
- It’s customizable.
- It’s biblically-based and covers a wide array of relevant, real-life topics kids are dealing with. Our kids will leave their years in small group having been exposed to what God has to say about issues they face in life.
- It’s loaded with questions, not just information. It’s about discussion, not dictation. Questions lead to conversations which foster relationships.
- It has great features for connecting with parents and students outside of small group.
Click here for more information, to give it a test run, or to order!
LIVE Promo 2012 from Digital Stache on Vimeo.
Glam Girls’ Tea Party
On Wednesday we had our Glam Girls’ Tea Party for middle school girls and their moms (or grandmas, aunts, mentors). It was a fantastic night of seeing girls connect with their moms and challenged to be the women God has created them to be.
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