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They had everything they wanted but it still wasn’t enough. Watch a comedian, a pro skateboarder, and a young professional learn the difference between what they wanted and what they truly needed. This is the second (see part 1 here) in a series of special programs for My Hope with Billy Graham. Really encouraging stuff. (Click here if you can’t see it)
See how “Defining Moments” changed the lives of illusionist Jim Munroe, NFL player David Tyree and singer Lacey Sturm in this first in a series of special programs for My Hope with Billy Graham. See this powerful film below. (Click here if you can’t see it)
YOUTH MINISTRY IDEAS is a series of short videos by Dave Miers. See more here.
“RUNNING KILLER CAMPS” was also a workshop I ran at the National Youth Ministry Convention 2013. There are downloadable resources below including the Keynote presentation; camp timetable x 2; one to one questions; some videos.
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YOUTH MINISTRY IDEAS is a series of short videos by Dave Miers. See more here.
“MY JESUS’ STORY” training was also a workshop I ran at the National Youth Ministry Convention 2013. There are downloadable resources below including the Keynote presentation; Training Paper; 5 My Jesus’ Story Tips and 4 examples of My Jesus’ Story.
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Little Black Books are a series of short, readable, engaging books written by my friend, Scott Petty. Scott is an excellent writer and one of the best youth communicators in Australia. I have personally purchased each of the 8 books and thoroughly recommend all youth leaders to read them and then give them away!
Matthias Media (the publishers) have agreed to offer all eight of Scott’s books for only $29.95 – that’s a bargain!!
GO TO THE RIGHT SIDE BAR and click on the “LITTLE BLACK BOOKS” advertisement to be directed to the right place!
I recently had the opportunity to ask Scott Petty a number of questions about this excellent books series. If you have any other questions leave them in the comments and I will see if Scott can drop in to answer them.
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I’m married to sweet Carolyn, and we have 3 fun-loving boys together. I’ve been the Youth Minister at Christ Church St Ives for over 11 years. I was born in Queensland and have lived in London, but Sydney really is home. I like racing bicycles, drinking coffee, eating good food, listening to rock n roll, discussing Christian stuff with young people, and I recently completed my first Tough Mudder event, oo-rah!
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During October at St Faith’s we have been working through a series on “JESUS &”… Friendships, Marriage, Leisure and Work. This weekend I spoke from various passages of Scripture on the topic of LEISURE. I looked at the idea of REST in the bible from Creation to New Creation. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
DAVE MIERS SERMON ON “JESUS & LEISURE” (right click to download etc)
Here is the structure:
AUSTRALIANS ARE LEISURE LOVERS
1) THE GOAL OF CREATION IS REST (Genesis 1-2)
2) SIN & THE FALL BRING UNREST (Genesis 3)
3) GOD REDEEMS PEOPLE FOR REST (Exodus 20, Mark 2, Matthew 11)
4) LONG FOR ETERNAL REST (Revelation 21, Hebrews 4)
DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE
What do you think it looks like to have Jesus shape your view on rest and leisure?
At least 85 Christians have been killed while they gathered at All Saints Anglican Church in Peshawar, Pakistan this last weekend. Two suicide bombers posed as police officers to make their way into the church of more than 400 people. The total number killed is still unclear, but could be as high as 200. It’s being called the deadliest attack on Christians in Pakistan.
200 million Christians around the world live under the constant threat of persecution. So while it’s normal for Christians to be persecuted and even targeted, it’s still heartbreaking, nonetheless. Christianity is so comfortable in the part of Sydney I live in. It’s hard to imagine such an event!
Read the report from SBS World News
Read the report from The Guardian
Here is a more detailed update from ANGLICAN AID
Also you can donate via the ANGLICAN AID EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND to help support our brothers and sisters in need.
Pray that our brothers and sisters in Christ would stand firm in the midst of grief, pain and persecution.