Deep Thoughts by Mr. G

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Based on This book I'm doing a sermon series starting mid-October on the ideas the author presents. Should be a good series.

Do your job. Afterall, yours is the most important one in the ministry world. After my own demotion (I laugh at this but went from youth minister to lead minister (Never my intention) – and now am working with adults (Just Bigger Kids). Here are some things I would tell Youth Workers. I. Set an example. Students can tell whether or not you are faking it. Gimmicks and the latest trends don’t work. Let the students know you care about them. II. Include the parents. Parents are not the enemy. In fact the most important influence in a student’s life – isn’t you; but their parents. Youth Ministry tends to be more about ministry to parents than it is students. III. Support the Church Leaders. Nothing is worse than a youth worker bad mouthing their Senior Pastor. Get along with them. Read Romans 12 …leave in peace with all men – as far as possible. If you can’t work with your Senior Pastor – Resign. IV. Don’t compare. Students don’t want their youth ministry compared to the one down

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The Handbook is  a practical guide for those facing illness. It helped also me in ministering to those facing illness. The highlights of the book helps one I. Face their illness. II. Endure their illness. III. Prepare for the days ahead. This practical book should be for every minister, chaplains, church leader, and those that are facing illnesses to gain perspective, empathy, and hope to those here and left behind. Death and dying isn't something easy to face. Live your life in such a way that honors God. I've been learning more about ministering to people in hurtful situations and know I have a lot more to learn. This resource helps me gain some perspective; may it you too.

This Sunday's sermon is one that can be quite controversial.

10. Batteries: Extra batteries for that remote, clicker, wireless microphone. Invest in a recharger as well. 9. Flash drive or backup plan for your computer. Backup all your files. Daily. Do it. Invest in a flash drive to never lose those pictures, files etc. 8. AAA. It is not if your vehicle or the Church van breaks down but when. Roadside assistance and towing comes in handy. 7. First Aid kit. Always have one nearby. Cuts, bruises, and blood aren’t easy to deal with without one. 6. Back-up lessons, sermons. What happens when the teacher is late or is sick at the last minute? Have an emergency plan? What about if your Preacher is sick – especially during the service (Be prepared to preach) 5. Liability/ Health/ Permission Forms. Sure it is just paper but with contact information and medical information it comes in handy when you are going on a trip. Make sure you use one for every trip? Why? (Can’t I just do an annual one and be done? That’s the lazy man’s way) Here is t

I. You need a purpose. The purpose is to spend more time knowing God and communicating with Him. II. You’ll need a place. Pick a place where there will be few distractions. Where there is lots of light for reading, reflecting, and writing your thoughts done. A quiet peaceful place so you can concentrate. III. You’ll need a plan. Pick a Bible reading plan that fits you. If you want to read the Bible in a year – go ahead. Maybe pick out a 30 day plan. There are lots of websites, and books out there to help with your devotional time. The Big thing is to do it. I usually suggest starting with Mark (A short gospel on Jesus’ life), and then go to the Epistles of John. Have a good study Bible, pen, paper. Read the Scripture, journal your thoughts, have a prayer list, answer how this applies to you? And pray and talk with God. Devotional time is a good habit to start in which you draw a closer relationship with God. Make it a daily habit.