Article by Danny Mitchell I have been in youth ministry long enough to know that arguing with your senior pastor in a public setting does not bode well for personal job security. Yet, for a mind boggling thirty minutes I was doing just that at a recent staff retreat. Oblivious to the obvious discomfort of [...]
Article by Danny Mitchell Because of the realities that a large percentage of young people who connect with the church during their teenage years will end up leaving the church as they move into adulthood and those who stay connected to the church had adult believers intentionally investing in their lives, Tony Souder, the executive [...]
“Child Protection in the PCA” All church leaders should become informed and take an active stance toward preventing child sexual abuse in the church by screening staff and volunteers, training them in child protection, and actively maintaining child protection policies pertaining to our obligations to love our children and protect their rightful interests as [...]
VBS Registration Forms: Sample VBS Registration Form (used with permission from Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Irvine) Looking for VBS resources? Check these out… VBS Reachout Adventures: VBS Backpackers will see Jesus in new ways as they follow His radical journey from the Courts of Heaven to the cross on earth, and back again [...]
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ARTICLES & BOOKS ABOUT FAMILY WORSHIP: Teaching Your Children to Worship by Covenant Pres. in Chattanooga, TN. Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman Rediscovering Family Worship by Jerry Marcellino Family Worship by Joel Beeke Family Worship Book by Terry Johnson ARTICLES ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES: Kids, Porn and the Heart Article from ByFaith Magazine (AUGUST, 2015) PARENTING BOOKS: Gospel Powered [...]
By Rev. Gary Yagel Be clear about the target—every man connected to a few brothers who are helping him fight his spiritual battles. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. Eccl. 4:12 Continually convey this truth to men: God doesn’t want you fighting your spiritual battles alone. Communicate this message through: 1) church leaders who model [...]
By Rev. Gary Yagel Surveys Conducted Among Christian Men Reveal Where They Want Spiritual Help: With their marriages—the number one request on men’s surveys. Battling sexual temptation—the temptation men struggle with most. Better managing their time—sticking to the right priorities and being consistent in the spiritual disciplines. Being the spiritual leader in their homes—knowing how to [...]
By Rev. Gary Yagel Make the event too valuable for men to miss. Find out what is most valuable to your men. (See the next FAQ question) Do fewer events but do them well. Get ownership of the event by engaging the men’s ministry team and key influencers in the planning and conducting of the event. [...]
By Rev. Gary Yagel It takes time for males to bond. They don’t go from 0 to 60 instantly. Men tend to build relationships shoulder to shoulder, so recreational and service opportunities are a means to helping men connect as well as use their gifts. Small group discussion at seminars and on retreats also help [...]
