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Psalms, Party
Yo nitechurch peeps. Just a reminder that we have a partay tomoz. Let the good times roll from 3-9pm @ the pjs. Also we begin a mini-series in the Psalms this Sunday night. Get some reading notes to prepare from the new(ish) website.
G-Champs & Cabinet
Lots of political news today with the Liberal leadership being voted on and team KRudd being announced.
Just thinking about the similarities between a Ministry Cabinet and our G-Champs.
A cabinet member of the government has their portfolio (education, industrial relations, immigration, arts, etc…) but continues in the core of their work in representing the people of their electorate.
A G-Champ in our youth ministry champions one of the purpose areas (glorify, gather, grow, give, gospel, gladness) but more often than not continues in their core work of coaching a G-team (small group Bible study).
The differences?
Politics is important. In the eyes of the world it may not seem it – but in the big picture of eternity our g-champs (and g-team coaches) are doing a far more profound work than all of team KRudd combined.
Best thing about summer…
…eating a mango over the kitchen sink.
Agree?
Blog Watch #1
- Michelle –santa – don’t stop here
- Moff Dogs – On Hillsong, Discernment and Bribery in the Police Force
- JPJ –monday morning melancholy
- Josh Harris –Clarification on Dating and Courtship
- Idol worshippers – here and here
- Criminal – it’s called hit and run
- Kurt – Junior Highers and Materialism
- CraigS – The Top Blog Dog
YMC07 #8 – Youth Ministry Conference 07
On the whole, Youthworks run a very good conference. The cross of Christ was preached and there are many encouraging things going on around Sydney evangelical youth ministries.
There was some great content from the Bible on leadership. I would have been interested in hearing something of some reflections on secular leadership and the lessons we can learn from business organisations. There were some specific isolated comments from one speaker who is not a fan of transplanting business principles into the church. I disagree with him, but there wasn’t really a forum to talk it through.
The workshops are sometimes not as well prepared and presented as the talks. This is disappointing. I think for the conference to keep growing the quality of the workshops must continue to improve.
Having said that, I plan on continuing to attend. For me the best part of the conference is the breaks. I enjoy catching up with new and old friends to talk about youth ministry. It’s a great encouragement and worth the cost of the conference alone.
Did you go to the conference? Would love to hear your comments…
YMC07 Blog Summary:
YMC07 #7 – All Mankind
The band formerly known as The Richard Beeston Band, All Mankind, played the congregation music at the conference.
It was very good. Tight, rock, well-arranged, good song selection.
There was one funny song that was played a couple of times. Can’t remember it, didn’t know it, it was something from 1999. The lyrics spoke of lifting your hands and dancing to God. The lyrics in and of themselves were kind of funny, but the funniest thing was the fact that there was not one person lifting their hands or dancing!!
ALL MANKIND have some exciting plans for 2008. Check their website for info or to book them. Not sure if they’re the best band for teenagers – but for young adults and up – they nail it.
YMC07 Blog: #1 – Leadership;#2 – Get yourself a mouthguard, #3 – Get into shape, #4 – Veteran Forum, #5 – Dinner, #6 – Woodhouse & French.