Tested in the trenches, with proven results: download a free Bible study devotion for youth, written by DOUG FIELDS. 31 DAYS WITH JESUS is a student devotional that will deepen the spiritual health of your youth group. This Bible devotion will help your students will explore the gospel of Matthew and be encouraged to respond in prayer and reflection.…
Coaching Network We have the privilege to rub shoulders with a world class team of youth ministry coaches. All of these leaders have a passion for youth ministry, innovative thinking, deep ministry experience, profound wisdom and most importantly, great hearts for Jesus.…
“Let’s roll.” “C’mon you guys!” “Hurry up!” “You guys are lagging behind.” “Keep up.” “Stay together.” “We’re going to miss our train!” These are phrases that I often find myself saying and repeating when leading a group—whether it’s on a missions trip in another country, in New York City, or even right here in Smithtown.…
How much of your time and energy is spent on big programs? How much of it is spent on trips and retreats? If you’re like me, then much of your time is spent on those things. And there’s great value in those parts of youth ministry.…
Miley’s new music video, Can’t Be Tamed, was released this past Tuesday, May 4th. The press has described it as “sexy,” “dark” and “seductive.” I would just describe it as textbook selling out. Britney did it. Aguilera did it. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are still doing it.…
Surrender. What a “losing” kind of word. White flags. Giving up. Captive in enemy territory. Someone told me this week that I wasn’t very good at surrendering. I scoffed. “You’ve obviously never seen me play Monopoly…or try to win an argument with my wife…or endeavor to lose 20 pounds.…
Meet the Team: Interview with Riley Try This One: Night Hike: Try This One: Connect 4 Media And Ministry YouTube Selection: More coming soon!…
Meet the Team: Interview with Riley Try This One: Night Hike: Try This One: Connect 4 Media And Ministry YouTube Selection: More coming soon!…
Group Magazine May/June 2010 Please enjoy our preview of our latest issue.…
Have you ever noticed the oddness of a single piece of a jigsaw puzzle? It has no basic shape, pieces are cut out around it, and there are weird balloon-like protrusions jutting out from its sides. Imagine stumbling upon one of these pieces by itself and not knowing that it’s a piece to a puzzle.…
