I just wanted to share with you that I recently (today) updated my site for Facebook commenting (please see below) because I thought it would be a greater way to have some interaction.
However, I could not find anywhere where I could do this and just integrate my current facebook FAN or now LIKE page, [...]
Let me just start by saying that I see this as a HUGE thing for our youth today! I see this as something that can be done across the country! I may be dreaming big here, however, I wanted to give you a wonder youth ministry idea about doing a local missions trip.
Last week [...]
I love my in-laws. In fact, we have a great relationship, and I’ve enjoyed not only marrying their beautiful daughter, but becoming a part of their family.
But every family has it’s quirks, and one of the Jones quirks is their toaster. It always makes me smile.
Toast is the most popular breakfast item in [...]
I wanted to let you know as a reader of Youth Ministry Ideas about my launch of an online community for youth leaders called YOUTHMINISTRY.WS YouthMinistry.ws is like an online community for youth leaders where you can do anything from get your own youth ministry, post pics, videos,
I just got back from a youth conference that I will blog about soon and Rick Young (who also MC’d the event) – Middle School Pastor at First Baptist Church Woodstock shared with the youth pastors and leaders about how to last in youth ministry. Rick has been at his church for the past 16 [...]
I have decided to create what I’m calling a parent advisory team. Other names might be “board” “committee” or something similar to that. The reason that I’m doing this is to give my youth ministry some parental guidance and for parents to begin to take some responsibility in the youth ministry.
Here are some pros [...]
I’m excited to share with you about a new Youth Ministry Conference called Scribble Sessions.
I will be going to Scribble Sessions so I’m looking forward to meeting any that may also be attending this event. I believe it will be one of the best youth ministry conferences this year!
I [...]
This week we are doing VBS at our church and I must say if you want a good idea – get some of your middle school students from the youth ministry to help you lead games or crafts or assist teachers.
Here’s Why:
Tons of energy – Middle schoolers will bring a natural energy to [...]
About a year ago Jeff Borton contacted me to let me know that there was a book that was on its way called Simple Student Ministry. He asked that I would let others know about it on my blog to gather some input from other youth workers across the country.

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