A NOTE FOR THE SLACKER I’m a slacker. Plain and simple. If I didn’t have to work and didn’t feel that God had a plan for me, I would live in a big house on a mountain and do nothing important for the rest of my life. In fact, the first thing I really want… [Read more…]
February 28, 2011 by YPClayConry
As an avid social media and technology leverager I had been waiting for a few different things to come down the pike in the way of apps, resources, and tools. A couple of them have dropped in recent weeks. Here they are: Mars Hill Church’s Android App That is a link to both of Mars… [Read more…]
February 7, 2011 by YPClayConry
Jason Salamun wrote a great piece (as usual) over at Jabberbox.tv here is a quote: The Godaddy.com ads shouldn’t shock anyone. They’ve been around a while. But for me, since this is the first time my 3rd grade daughter cuddled up next to me to watch the Super Bowl, it bothered me more than usual.… [Read more…]
August 21, 2009 by Shawn Michael
I first heard about Twitter two years ago when I was researching for a parent Internet workshop I was preparing to teach. When I found out that the purpose of Twitter was to supposedly answer the question, “What are you doing now?”, I actually laughed about it. I made fun of it in front of… [Read more…]
May 17, 2009 by Shawn Michael
I’ve been seeing videos from a service called Xtranormal pop up here and there and wanted to check it out. This could have some cool youth ministry applications. Here’s what they say about the service on their site: Xtranormal’s mission is to bring movie-making to the people. Everyone watches movies and we believe everyone can… [Read more…]
April 29, 2009 by Shawn Michael
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Family Force 5 fan. Which is why I was extremely excited to see them featured on this month’s edition of the Youth Specialties podcast. Watch ‘em share their hearts here… Be sure to listen to some of their newly remixed tunes on MySpace. Also, it’s cool to see… [Read more…]
March 19, 2009 by Shawn Michael
This is a video produced for youth workers. It was conceived as a satire for what many consider to be an unhealthy “rock star” culture that has been growing inside Christendom, as well as an encouragement for the unheralded heroes on the front lines of ministry. Watch Ignatius talk about “the flamers” and enjoy… ht… [Read more…]
November 4, 2008 by Shawn Michael
I’ve been studying this generation since my last year at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. This generation is said to be “socially engaged”, “the best volunteers you’ll ever have”, and students intent on “making things right”. I believe in this generation and in God’s purpose for them to exact His loving justice,… [Read more…]
October 27, 2008 by Shawn Michael
This movie is probably already on the must-see list for several students in your ministry. Check out a review from fellow youth worker Todd Pearage, writing for the Source for Youth Ministry.
March 11, 2011 by Derick Brown
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