Linkworthy – 5/3/09 | MattCleaver.com

“I don’t know” – Three words that are likely ruining your life.
Sustainable Youth Ministry vs. Youth Ministry 3.0 – A popular youth ministry book smackdown.
30 days of missions devotionals for teens – Tim Schmoyer points us to this 30-day devotional. I haven’t looked at it closely, but it’s free. It is probably at least a good catalyst of ideas.
A rant on sermons – I must admit, I love rants. You might not like this one, especially if you preach on a regular basis.
You aren’t called to be a youth pastor – Says Jeremy. I think I agree, but will have to read through it again.
Grandiosity – A theological temptation. Especially pertinent for us young seminarians.
10 Ideas for Rethinking Sunday School – It’s actually eleven. I’ll add a twelfth: cancel it.
Denominations vs. Traditions – Jake Bouma points us to an interesting quote. I am in a very similar dilemma as someone who is really drawn to the Lutheran tradition but still has reservations about the ELCA.
Don’t be afraid to fail – Is the lesson from this video Adam shares. Churches could stand a little risk-taking.
An exercise you need to do – Adam outlines a way for those of us in ministry to look at what we do. I think this is a great exercise.
- Tim Schmoyer actually did it. Here are his results.
Advice for youth ministry newbies – Adam gives a lot of really practical tips that are deep with underlying implications and assumptions. A really amazing list, if you ask me.
Love is ——- Stupid – If you don’t like the f-bomb, don’t read this. But he does raise some good points.
Youth Pastor Problem: Anxiety – This one is spot-on.
Paul’s Words to Youth Pastors – Good thoughts here.
Free e-book on creative Bible teaching – I saw this a while back, but ran across it again. This is good introductory material.
ELCA Teaching theologians support the sexuality statement – If you are looking to understand this side of the sexuality debate this is as good of a place to start as any.
3 mistakes you likely make on mission trips – I added a critique of one of these in the comments.
NYWC Website is Live – If you want to shape this year’s National Youth Workers Convention, go to the site and RSVP for the conference call.

Linkworthy – 5/3/09

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