Tyler ShickMore PostsPodcast ReturnsAfter a bit of a summer hiatus the podcast returns this Thursday August 28, at 2:15 PM PST. Watch it live here or at ustream.tv/simplyinsider. We can’t wait to see all of you there. If you have questions or comments send them to podcast@simplyyouthministry.com.
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“New” Resource for New BelieversOne of the questions I get all of the time is about what we put in the hands of new...
How to Tell Students You’re LeavingThis one is tough: How do you tell students you’re leaving the church? There’s no easy way to break the...
POLL: When do you do youth group?http://polldaddy.com/poll/6228926/ I’ve done youth group on different nights of the week throughout my years in youth ministry – thought it...
Church Stage Design IdeasMy friend Jason pointed me to a website I can’t get enough of right now. When I’m looking for inspiration...
Reading Books That Are Necessary vs Books That Are TrendyA rut I was in early in ministry was to seek out the books that were trendy instead of choosing...
Self Leadership…This week I went through the hard drive I used during seminary (I graduated in 2007 with an M.A. in...
Best Apple Product Ever…I saw this note on the CultOfMac blog a few weeks ago. I love the feel it gives and it’s...
Old School Tech 2…Bill at First Presbyterian Oostburg Church sent this classic ad. I love old tech stuff, while it was cutting edge a...
Students…They Just Do Awesome Things!I miss dunking like a beast in my room on my 6.5 foot Nerf Rim. This kid has mad skillz...
Simply Youth Ministry Social Experience…Check out Simply Youth Ministry on these social networks! **NEW** Simply is now on Pinterest! Check out youth room, event,...
Cultural Trends….What’s a JH Youth Worker To Do?Whether it be social media, extended adolescence, helicopter (I call them “uber”) Parents or a host of other issues in...
JH Ministry Around The Globe!For years I have held the assumption that, other than obvious cultural differences, young teens are basically the same all...
Random RandomnessFriday afternoon….lots happening…. - Mark Oestreicher has new book published by Simply Youth Ministry titled “A Beautiful Mess”. It’s available...
WANTED: Adults With Attitude!While certain youth ministry “skills” are good…when it comes to ministering to junior highers, a certain mindset, or attitude(s) is...
Developmental DoablesA few years back, I wrote a JH newsletter with Scott Rubin. In each issue we would include an article...
3 Basically Random TipsLove God Be Yourself repeat Seems easy but if you get super deep these can be some of the hardest...
How to overcome fear…Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the...
VIDEO: A Football Basketball play?Love this and had to share it…that’s all! Thanks for loving students - Justin
REVIEW: Friday Night LightsIn college, i had one of those 8am classes, ugh, but the best part about this class was we watched...
4 Tips to Not Crying at Your Graduation CelebrationWe all have mixed feelings when it comes to graduating seniors. Some students we are excited to see leave and...
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