Each participant will need a partner for this activity. Each partner will have their own half-noodle and stand facing their partner touching their half-noodle end to end. When the game begins, one partner will count to 3 then say “go”. Each partner will attempt to touch the other partner’s shoe first. When a shoe has beenContinue reading "POOL NOODLE JOUSTING"
4) WHO’S YOUR DEBORAH? YOU NEED A PROTECTOR
1) YOU WILL BE ATTACKED Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, (1) O mine enemy: (2) when I fall, (3) I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Promise #1: You will have enemies The world is full of people who like nothing better than to kill you- (not physically – but there are thoseContinue reading "4) WHO’S YOUR DEBORAH? YOU NEED A PROTECTOR"
GUIDELINES FOR A CREATIVE OFFERING
I am one of the crazy guys who actually LOVES taking up special offerings at church. I understand that giving must come from the heart, but I also believe that you have to teach students to give and you can have a fun time doing it! Here are some of my principles for taking upContinue reading "GUIDELINES FOR A CREATIVE OFFERING"
HIGH LOW TEACHING STRATEGY
A few years ago I was with a great teacher friend of mine, Lance Bridges, when he received a phone call from his daughter who had been on a day trip with some friends. I heard Lance ask his daughter, "Honey, what was your HIGH (favorite part) of the trip?" I then heard him ask, "What wasContinue reading "HIGH LOW TEACHING STRATEGY"
THE POWER OF YES
My daughter, Rose Marie Morehead, is a four-year-old tornado. She is full of personality and attitude. Like all girls and toddlers, she rattles constantly and can ask 60 questions a minute. Like most parents we are often guilty of answering with vague answers to avoid commitment. Our favorite response when she asks such questions as,Continue reading "THE POWER OF YES"
CELL PHONE SCAVENGER HUNT
This is an old activity with a techno twist. This can be used with a leadership team or Student Ministry (An example list will be provided for each group). Break participants up into manageable groups Have each group select a leader Give each group a list of items that can be found on the grounds HaveContinue reading "CELL PHONE SCAVENGER HUNT"
3) WHO’S YOUR JETHRO? YOU NEED A MOTIVATOR!
THE EXCUSES OF MOSES 1) "WHO AM I?" o EXCUSE: Exodus 3:11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? o ANSWER: Exodus 3:12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee:Continue reading "3) WHO’S YOUR JETHRO? YOU NEED A MOTIVATOR!"
BOOK REVIEW: THE CARPENTER BY JON GORDON
Once again Jon Gordon reminded me of why he is one of my favorite authors. In captivating story form, Gordon portrays the ultimate mentor relationship between the Carpenter and Michael. This is a model every leader should follow with people they are mentoring. Through the process of several woodworking projects, The Carpenter shows Michael “TheContinue reading "BOOK REVIEW: THE CARPENTER BY JON GORDON"
HALF TIME EVALUATION TOOL
As hard as it is to believe, we have already past the halfway point of 2014! On July 1st, I read a tweet from @YouVersion that read, "We're half way through 2014! Start fresh with @YouVersion and a #HalfYearResolution." After reading this tweet I realized that it is Halftime. Halftime is defined as, "the period ofContinue reading "HALF TIME EVALUATION TOOL"
2) WHO’S YOUR NATHAN? YOU NEED AN EDITOR!
NATHAN CONFRONTING KING DAVID IS FOUND IN 2 SAMUEL 12:1-14 THE SETTING BETWEEN DAVID AND NATHAN Nathan the prophet was a gift to King David, giving him counsel on issues from architecture to music to succession and, most importantly, the heart of the king himself. David’s life was not right, and his heart was notContinue reading "2) WHO’S YOUR NATHAN? YOU NEED AN EDITOR!"
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