Spiritual Growth

Scripture: I Am Significant...

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John 15:5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.


Scripture: I Am Secure...

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Romans 8:1 I am free from condemnation.
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.


Seven Questions I'd Like My Pastor To Ask Me

By paul turner

I was just thinking about this and there are questions I would like my Pastor’s to ask me. Maybe you want your Pastor to ask you too.

If I am missing some please feel free to add yours.

Living The Dream

I've always wanted to be a youth pastor and minster to teens at all levels. They, along with camp counselors, have been my heroes. I have been doing it now for 20 years and started a free resource sight called The Disciple Project at www.thediscipleproject.net


Scripture: I Am Accepted...

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John 1:12 I am God's child.
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God

John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.


Failure Is An Option

By paul turner

I was told numerous times in staff meetings over the years that failure is not an option.

But failure is, and should be an option.

Living The Dream

I've always wanted to be a youth pastor and minster to teens at all levels. They, along with camp counselors, have been my heroes. I have been doing it now for 20 years and started a free resource sight called The Disciple Project at www.thediscipleproject.net


The Cycle of Discipleship (Part 1 of 2): Discipleship Takes Time

By chriswoolard

Discipleship is a buzz word in youth minsitry, but how is it done?

Here is an with some encouragement for you on the topic.

About Me: Chris Woolard

I'm a Christian. a father and husband, a musician and teacher. My early years are a blur but by middle school my family settled down in Wilson NC. I married my highschool sweetheart in May of 2003 and we welcomed our son onto the scene in September 2006 and our little girl in August 2009.

If you care, you can learn a little more about me here


Hearing God's Voice

By NathanielDame

Discerning God's voice is not something that can be calculated or mastered like an algebra formula or foreign language.

But one thing that is clear throughout scripture is that God does speak, and that when we as believers seek to hear His voice and submit to His will, we can come to better hear from Him. That doesn't mean we always get it right, though ;)

Below are a number of examples from scripture when God guided His people 

Nathaniel Dame

Nathaniel Dame is the president of Called to Youth Ministry which provides the youth ministry resources, coaching, community and training youth pastors need. He is driven by a passion to promote effective youth ministry in the local church. Nathaniel lives with his beautiful wife, Christa, in Woodstock, Illinois.


Could It Be

By Xposed2Jesus

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. – Joshua 1:8

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Brian Ford

My name is Brian Ford. I'm a husband to my beautiful wife Kim, a speaker, a writer & youth pastor. Looking for a speaker for your next retreat, camp or youth event? Check out my Contact & Schedule pages for more information - www.xposed2jesus.com


Helping Students Find Happiness

By pjsports7j

What is happiness? Before you read any further take a moment and try to define happiness. 

Tomorrow I am going skiing at one of my favorite resorts in Colorado. I love to ski, I love the feeling of powder running over my skis, hitting my ski pants, and even occasionally smacking me in the face.

When I am going down the side of a mountain on a powder day, I am happy. Right?

John Byrne's Bio

John Byrne has been involved in youth ministry for more then 15 years. His ability to engage, challenge, and speak relevantly to his audience has led to speaking opportunities nationwide including camps, seminars, conferences, and training events. He has also written for Group Magazine, Youthworker Journal, and contributed to Youth Ministry Lemonade: turning “sour” experiences into leadership success. To see more of his writing check out the YM Theology blog.

John knew he wanted to be a youth pastor at the early age of 13. While attending Oak Hills Bible College he met the woman of his dreams and convinced her to marry him. After a two year honeymoon in the great state of Colorado he returned to his home state of Minnesota to finish his Biblical Studies degree from Northwestern Bible College.

John’s passion is living out the great mission (commission) in his life and helping others do the same. He does this through writing and speaking as well as missional living in his own neighborhood and community.

John is currently the Student Ministries Pastor at The Rock of Southwest, a church in Littleton, Colorado. He lives in Littleton with his wife Christa, daughter Catrina 11, and son Joash 4.


Iron Man 2: Sins and How it Affects Us

By @chrisday

I became a huge fan of Iron Man when the first one came out in 2008. It is still one of my favorite movies in my collection today.

I always find it interesting the spiritual allegories we find in movies. Sometimes it’s a stretch to name them allegories but sometimes they just jump off the screen at you.

Hear me out – IM2 is NOT a Christian movie and there’s plenty of things in the movie to remind us it’s not. However there are some strong allegories we cannot ignore.

Who I Am

My name is Chris Day.  I have been in student ministry now for 13 years and I still love it.  There is nothing more exciting for me than to see a student move into a relationship with Christ and become a follower/ disciple of Christ.  I am passionate about seeing God move students into deeper relationships with him.  I am also the worship leader at our church.  I write worship songs as well and have lead worship at a conference for missionaries in Poland.  That was a pretty cool experience!

In my spare time I love working out and playing disc golf.  I have been on a journey over the past year to reclaim my health and have dropped 110 pounds in the process.  i have played over 30 different disc golf course and love helping people learn the game.  I am pretty laid back and easy to get along with.  I hope you find my contributions helpful!


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