For those of us involved with Word of Life Clubs at just about any level, we are familiar with the term “Biblical Principles.” We know, teach, and usually practice these principles in the areas of Scripture memorization, daily Quiet Time, Christian Service, church attendance, etc. But, does it end there? Do Biblical principles seep into [...]
November 23, 2008
Categories: Biblical Principles, Raymond Deck . Tags: Biblical Principles, debt, money, music, personal finances, politics, The economy . Author: rwdeck . Comments: Leave a Comment
If you’re in youth ministry you know that constant struggle to keep up with the culture. One of the things that shapes the culture today is technology. Words like ipod, texting, myspace and facebook didn’t mean anything 10 years ago. Now they are just a way of life for our students.
The war we are in [...]
November 18, 2008
Categories: Brian Baker, Leadership Development, Youth Culture . Tags: Accountability, Leadership, Youth Culture, youth ministry . Author: bpbaker . Comments: Leave a Comment
As ministers of the Gospel primarily to youth, it is very important that we are not guilty of practicing circumlocution. Nor should we be guilty of using sesquipedalian language. No, when we communicate with young people we need to find the mot juste and use it.
Ray!! What did you just say? I’m proving a point. [...]
November 9, 2008
Categories: Communication, Leadership Development, Raymond Deck . Tags: Communication, Evangelism, Gospel . Author: rwdeck . Comments: Leave a Comment
By now you are undoubtedly sick and tired of the political commercials on TV and radio and the political phone calls you are getting daily. Well, the day is here. While the majority of students and all of the children you minister to are still unable to vote, there are things that we can teach [...]
November 3, 2008
Categories: Brian Baker, Leadership Development, Youth Culture . Tags: Election, Trusting God, youth ministry . Author: bpbaker . Comments: Leave a Comment