by Will Penner Approximate length: 35 minute The story of the prodigal son is most often told from the viewpoint of the prodigal himself. Through the eyes of the prodigal, we are given a sense of God’s love and mercy. But, of course, there’s some back-story, and another important story-line than just the bad-boy returned […]
Technology is a way of life for teens and most adults these days with social networking, databases, environment enhancing technology, media, and general communication. So many people seem to have transitioned into using technology in ministry seamlessly, while others are struggling or simply refuse to mess with it. Forms of Technology There is a wide […]
by Nate Davis Every year, youth workers expend vast amounts of energy and resources planning programs and events that are aimed at reaching students who seem to be slipping away despite their best efforts to keep them plugged into the Church. Snowboard camps, skate demos, christian rock concerts, and house boating are just a few […]
by Mike Kupferer It’s time for many youth ministries to turn in their budgets for the next year. The economy is tough, and churches are feeling the crunch, too. The most important thing to remember when working on your youth ministry budget is that the money is not your own personal spending money. It is […]
by Cory Martin At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Nicki Minaj debuted a brand new song, “Roman Holiday,” which caused a bit of a stir in some Christian circles. The video intro depicts Nicki/Roman (her alter ego) as being possessed, and a Catholic priest is summoned to exorcise the demon. The whole performance was a tad […]
by Sean Meade About the Movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a new family comedy based on the first book in the popular series by Jeff Kinney. Diary follows the misadventures of smart mouthed pre-teen Greg Heffley as he navigates the uncharted terrain of life’s scariest institution….middle school. For Greg, middle school is the […]
by Mindi Godfrey I recently attended a weekend retreat in the mountains. I’ve been to this particular camp several times before but it had been a while since I’d done the “camp” thing—the last few student retreat/events I’ve been to, we’ve stayed in hotels. And being a little out of practice at the traditional camp […]
by Will Penner Approximate length: 90 minutes Supplies: • VCR or DVD player, and TV or projector and screen • Video or DVD copy of An Insiders View of Jesus, 2002, YS/Zondervan • Video or DVD copy of Cruel Intentions, 1999, Columbia Tri Star • Video or DVD copy of Jerry Maguire, 1996, Columbia Tri […]
Editor’s Note: The content of this article was developed in Advanced Studies in Youth, Church and Culture taught by Andrew Zirschky at Memphis Theological Seminary in partnership with CYMT. To learn more about the CYMT graduate residency, visit cymt.org. by Joanna Simmerman The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has quickly become one of the most […]
by Hank Hilliard and Mary Dell Deweese My oldest son, Tanner, played baseball last spring in what is called a “modified coach-pitch league,” which is one step up from T-ball. The batter gets seven pitches from the coach (which actually turned into more like 10-12 pitches) to try to get a hit. If he fails […]
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