Posted on April 12, 2008 by christiangowan
rethinkingyouth; youth ministry frustrations
1.) Having to constantly balance keeping youth entertained while slipping in Bible study and worship when they aren’t paying attention.
2.) Parents who see youth group as a privilege to be granted only if homework is already done on Sunday night.
3.) Youth who wait until Sunday night to do their homework and use [...]
Filed under: Culture, Jesus, bible, fun | Tagged: bible study, Christianity, church, Culture, ministry, spirituality, teens, worship, youth, youth ministry, youth pastor | 9 Comments »
Posted on October 16, 2007 by christiangowan
Wayne Rice, author of Junior High Ministry believes junior highers are often neglected by the church. Ya think?
No this isn’t true in allllll churches but from what I’ve seen it happens quite often; I’m not event talking about ‘program’. There could be a program in place for the junoir high kids, but is the church- the PEOPLE really, honestly, caring a dang about them? [...]
Filed under: Culture, church, youth | Tagged: , church program, junior high, middle school, youth group, youth pastor | 2 Comments »
Posted on October 8, 2007 by christiangowan
A debatable content.
Youth ministers across the nation are hosting “Halo 3″ nights to attract male youth. Big Screens. LCD projectors. Links. Xbox 360. Don’t bring any chips or popcorn- keep your greasy hands off these controllers! 4 T.V’s. 16 friends. Screams. Boo’s. Big guns. Swords. Explosions. Make your own Character! The boys get together…and for the first time [...]
Filed under: Culture, The Church, evangelism, fun, radical | Tagged: discipleship, Halo, Halo 3, marriage, middle school, radical, Xbox 360, youth ministry, youth pastor | 4 Comments »
