As I write this, it is Memorial Day. This is the day our nation has set aside to remember the sacrifices of our men and women in the uniform of our nation’s military, many of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I think our society has lost respect for the concept of sacrifice.
I was listening [...]
May 25, 2009
Categories: Raymond Deck . Tags: attitude, Sacrifice . Author: rwdeck . Comments: 1 Comment
If you work in youth or children’s ministry you undoubtedly have had countless discussions with the young people you minister to. Many times they are brief, seemingly insignificant conversations. One of the things I have learned over the years is that no conversation with a young person is insignificant. Each time they walk away after [...]
May 18, 2009
Categories: Brian Baker, Communication, Leadership Development, Youth Culture . Tags: Conversation, Student Ministry . Author: bpbaker . Comments: Leave a Comment
Whoa!! That title got your attention didn’t it?! Well, that’s what it was meant to do. Here is the short answer to the question “Who needs a Youth Pastor anyway?” Your church probably does. But the real answer may be a little more complicated. Your church probably needs a Youth Pastor if he is a [...]
May 11, 2009
Categories: Biblical Principles, Raymond Deck, Youth Culture . Tags: Biblical Principles, Leadership Development, Ray Deck, Responsibility, Student Ministry, youth ministry . Author: rwdeck . Comments: Leave a Comment
You and I both have seen the youth leader that just tries a little too hard to stay cool. Whether it is the clothing or the way they talk they just are a little over the top. With that being said when I say that student ministry leaders need to stay in touch with their [...]
May 4, 2009
Categories: Brian Baker, Leadership Development, Youth Culture . . Author: bpbaker . Comments: 1 Comment