#christian youth ministry

[8bitmanna]

Verse of the Day

💛Philippians 4:6💛

[echologname]

One time in youth group, we all played mafia late at night. A bunch of kids going around, scaring each other, hiding and pretend killing each other in a large church with 2 floors, classrooms, a library and 2 chapels. What could possibly go wrong?

There was another night where we had a sleep over at the church. NO ONE slept. Divergent movies were playing in one of the rooms on a projector. Those who did fall asleep got their face drawn on. We had all the cookies and sugar we wanted at the snack bar the leaders put together. There was karaoke too. I liked that in the morning, we got fresh chocolate chip pancakes the leaders made in the kitchen 😋.

One time our youth pastor lost a bet and let one of us shave his head.

DIY waterslides on the church hill.

Spraying each other with silly string.

Screaming contests.

I don't care if you're not Christian, everyone should experience the unhinged memorable adventures of youth group.

'Cause it ain't no sunday school.

[god-given]

Divine Adolescent Jesus

Rarely do we see depictions of Jesus as an adolescent. This is likely because we have few Biblical accounts of this stage of Jesus' life. But nevertheless, I think it is good to contemplate Christ at this tender age. Perhaps in doing so, we may find it easier to look upon the youth in our lives with love and understanding. Too often teenagers are judged and viewed negatively. Recognizing the Adolescent Christ in them can help transform our gaze.

Youngsters don't need our condemnation, they need our compassion. And as developing souls, they have a special place in God's heart. I encounter tweens and teens every day as part of my job. Each Sunday after Holy Communion I ask Jesus to help me treat each one of them as a beloved child of God ♥.

[gxlden-angels]

Live, Laugh, Leprosy

[jimmyjamjemz]

The Books of the Bible Poster

[soberdruguser]

One time my youth pastor said that all pornography is rape bc there's no way that many women would agree to being filmed having sex

Same guy also said that nobody in the real world wants to be a bdsm submissive and the only way to experience being a dom was to rent a sex trafficking victim

So in case you were wondering why so many people have such a backwards view on sex and sexuality, it's likely from somebody like that

[haveyouheardthispodcast]

[elijones94]

🇵🇷 Once again, my mom and I have returned to Puerto Rico from the summer. This week at Union Church, we are currently leading a talent discovery camp consisting of middle schoolers. They’re backgrounds have ranged from the housing projects to more wealthier areas of the city of San Juan. It’s been fun getting to know each of the kids and them getting to know my mom, myself, and the music director too. 🎭🎼🎨

[tomthomasblog]

The Awesome Power of God: Why Fearing the Lord Matters

Have you ever considered what it means to fear God? It's not about being scared of Him like you might be of a monster under your bed. Instead, it's about deeply respecting God's power and goodness. Let's explore why this matters and how it can change your life.

Imagine standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. You feel small, right? That's kind of how we should feel when we think about God. He's so big and powerful that it's hard for us to even understand. But unlike the Grand Canyon, God isn't just there to look at—He's alive and active in our world and our lives.

When we talk about fearing God, we're talking about recognizing how amazing He is. Think about it: God created the entire universe! From the tiniest ant to the biggest star, He made it all. And He didn't just make it and walk away. He's still involved in everything that happens.

But God isn't just powerful—He's also loving and fair. He cares about what we do and how we live our lives. That's why the Bible tells us it's important to fear Him. Understanding how great God is helps us make better choices.

Fearing God doesn't mean we can't approach Him, though. It's more like respecting a sage teacher or a loving parent. We know they have authority, but we also know they care about us and want what's best for us.

Living with this fear or respect for God can change how we see the world. We start to realize that our actions matter. It's not just about following rules but understanding that our actions have real consequences.

Think about this: wouldn't you try harder to do the right thing if you knew your mom or dad could see everything you did? That's kind of how it is with God. He sees everything, and He cares about it all.

But here's the cool part: God doesn't just watch us to catch us doing wrong things. He watches because He loves us and wants to help us. When we mess up (and we all do), He's there to forgive us and help us do better next time.

Fearing God also helps us when life gets tough. When we remember how big and powerful God is, our problems can seem smaller. This doesn't mean our problems go away, but it can help us face them with more courage.

So, what does all this mean for you? Understanding and respecting God's power and love can change your life. It can help you make better choices, face your problems courageously, and feel more connected to the One who created you. This week, try to take a moment each day to think about how awesome God is. Look at the stars at night or watch a beautiful sunset. Let these things remind you of God's power and love. And remember, fearing God isn't about being scared - it's about being amazed by how incredible He is!

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The Scripture Collection A compilation of 20 uplifting music videos inspired by a different Bible scripture. First Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv1XEZzrCvE Second Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucV8yJIEsvc

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I've created the song "The Fear of the Lord" in three different genres from Hebrews 10:30-31.

electro-classical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6vEJSPHXhk acid rock city pop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o715JT7-KQk dark alternative rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iCEXNtPvVQ

[emmanuelfaithcommunitychurch]

This Sunday at #EFCC, come out to the Courtyard after the morning services. Our #ministry teams will be on hand to share about their ministry needs for the fall. Come find a new place to connect and serve! Also on Sunday, our sermon series from Philippians continues.

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3msbzkf4

[8bitmanna]

Verse of the Day

💛Matthew 7:7💛

[sweetorchestra]

Rising up from the dust and shining like the menorah!! Are you want to get healed by God? Let’s catch this words, click the link!

[dukejeyaraj]

49 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR AS I TURN 49!

Duke Jeyaraj On 31 October 2023, I turn 49! I took time to recall 49 blessings He graciously sent into my life! The Lord Jesus “chose me in him before the foundation of the world, that I should be holy and blameless before him” (Eph. 1:4). He blessed me with a good missionary heritage through my parents, Mr. A. Jeyaraj and Mrs. Vimala Jeyaraj, Blessing Youth Mission missionaries. He gave me…

[notanotherbaptistpodcast]

Missional Student Ministry with Cameron Crow

Kyle is tied up, but Matt was in Puerto Rico with Cameron Crow, the new student pastor of FBC Farmersville, for a mission trip––which made for a great opportunity to talk through his approach to student ministry. For ministry training that prioritizes both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, we would encourage you to consider Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Southwestern Seminary equips students in living their calling, seeking to glorify God through Christ-centered education that encourages academic excellence and faithful ministry preparation.

They are grace filled, Christ centered, scripturally grounded, confessionally guided, student focused, and globally engaged.

Learn more about Southwestern Seminary's recently reaffirmed core values at swbts.edu/corevalues.

[from-the-working-classman]

Yep. Pretty much every church that I know of has some variant of this problem.

But shoutout to my Youth Teacher for having us read the Bible from the top (again) but this time applying science, physics and philosophic studies to help us understand in depth all the “weird stuff” in the Bible.

There are several different areas of how youth ministries work that I have major issues with.

teenagers are taught appallingly little theology. We got three sermons on David and Bathsheba in a year telling us not to have sex, but not a single one on the process of sanctification. (like, seriously is that the only story in the Bible that you can find to teach this lesson with? Last I checked there was an ENTIRE BOOK about not awakening love until its time. I digress). No real theology is taught, everything is overly simplistic with the flimsy excuse of "keeping the messages simple in case someone who has never heard the gospel is in the room." They are supposed to be preparing students for adulthood, but they give the group with the most questions the least amount of answers

There is also little to no Church history being taught. In tenth grade I studied Church history for school (because I was homeschooled and feel called to missions, more on that later) and I would bring up that I was learning about Athanasius, or the Counter Reformation, or Dietrich Bonhoffer, and my friends had never heard of these people and events that helped shape what we believe and how it plays out in our lives. I'm not saying I expect them to be an expert, but to have no familiarity with those who came before us is mind boggling to me.

There are no resources or help for students feeling a call to ministry. I have felt a call to international missions since I was eight years old, and I go to a church with a huge emphasis on missions. So you'd think they'd be excited and jumping on the opportunity to teach me what that looks like, help me figure out ways to start preparing so that I'm making the most of my time, right? Wrong. I was told that it was cool that I felt this call but I was acting like i was better than everyone else and I needed to focus on the lessons they had and I had time to figure out my calling when I was older. I'm thankful that my parents have ways encouraged me in this calling, and I was able to create my own plan to prepare me as best I could for a life of missions. (i won't go into what exactly the plan was here, but I believe it was a wise one and I'd be happy to answer any questions about it.) I look at my peers and my friends who are still in youth, and there are so many who are feeling a call to ministry, and they are coming to me for advice. We are the all or nothing generation, there is no more sitting on the fence. Imagine what it would look like if we took our youth seriously when they say they feel called to ministry! I've graduated now, and if I had taken the advice of those who told me I was too young to know of I was called to missions to not I would have missed out on over ten years of studying the Bible, how to communicate the gospel to people of other religions, praying for people groups where no one knows Jesus. TEN YEARS! How is this acceptable?

Anyways, TLDR the only reason I know what i do of the Bible is because I took it upon myself to study, and the sad truth is most students don't even know enough to make that decision. We have the reverse problem of 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, where students are longing for solid food, but we are only fed milk.

[imstilllearningtoloveme]

I recently went on a youth ministry retreat and got the chance to meet so many people on this faith journey. So many kids like me.

It was incredible, standing in a room surrounded by the love of God and the way the we all sung loudly together in perfect harmony .