That the next generation might know. Psalm 78:6

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Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over?

A researcher argues that the future of youth ministry will require bringing the generations together. An Interview with Kara Powell | posted 9/18/2009 The statistics are grim. Rainer Research estimates that 70 percent of young people leave the church by age 22. Barna Group argues that the figure increases to 80 percent by age 30. The Southern Baptist Convention, America's largest denomination, recently observed that growth in their churches is failing to keep up with the birth rate. Taken toget… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on November 7, 2009 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Article from Joe White...

Being a parent is . . . . well, it's . . . it's . . . it's an irrepressible flow of superlatives. It's incomparable. It's life's highest privilege. It's nuts! It's hard. It's wonderful. It's tough. It's indescribably fulfilling. It's challenging like no job in the world! I receive dozens and dozens of emails from parents who are asking serious questions about the tough times . . . the really tough times of elementary school, pre-adolescence and adolescence. One statement from Matthew 5 and… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on November 4, 2009 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Planned Parenthood Director Quits After Watching Abortion on Ultrasound...

"The former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in southeast Texas says she had a "change of heart" after watching an abortion last month — and she quit her job and joined a pro-life group in praying outside the facility. Abby Johnson, 29, used to escort women from their cars to the clinic in the eight years she volunteered and worked for Planned Parenthood in Bryan, Texas. But she says she knew it was time to leave after she watched a fetus "crumple" as it was vacuumed out of a patient's u… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on November 3, 2009 at 9:13am — No Comments

Can Anyone Verify This Story???

Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago . Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder. Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie." He was Capone's lawyer for a good reason. Eddie was very good! In fact, Eddie's skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time. To show his appreciation, Capone paid him very well. Not only was the money big, but Eddie got special… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 30, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Louisiana Couple Tries to Exchange Kids for Exotic Bird...

'A Louisiana couple admitted giving an exotic bird to a woman in exchange for two children, a district attorney said Wednesday. Paul and Brandy Romero, of Eunice, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sale of a minor child, Evangeline Parish District Attorney Trent Brignac's office said in a statement. Their five-year prison sentences were suspended in exchange for their testimony against the woman accused of handing over the children, Donna Greenwell of Glenmora, the statement said. The Rome… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 28, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Joy Prom Continues to Spread...

I received an encouraging email from a friend recently relating to a ministry God led us to a few years ago. One of the largest unreached people groups in the US is our special needs population and their families. Watch this amazing video to see how the Joy Prom Has made its way all the way to California. Two years ago we received word about a church that held a Joy Prom in Las Vegas. If you go to… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 26, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Some Fun With Your Children...

Watch this uplifting video with your children and then talk about why doing your job with enthusiasm is so important.

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Added by Steve Wright on October 24, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Preparing The Next Generation...

Great article about some young men that God is using. Praise the Lord! America’s largest church has a capacity to hold 16,000. But while Tim Tebow may not be a preacher, when he runs into the University of Florida’s football Stadium—affectionately known as “The Swamp”—his congregation numbers just over 90,000. And you can bet they’re hearing Tim’s message. It’s not just that this University of Florida quarterback wears Bible verses etched into his eye black on game days. Tim Tebow has been mak… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 22, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Nearly 1 in 4 People Worldwide Is Muslim...

The global Muslim population stands at 1.57 billion, meaning that nearly 1 in 4 people in the world practice Islam, according to a report Wednesday billed as the most comprehensive of its kind. The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life report provides a precise number for a population whose size has long has been subject to guesswork, with estimates ranging anywhere from 1 billion to 1.8 billion. The project, three years in the making, also presents a portrait of the Muslim world that might su… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 20, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

Amazing Quote From Patrick Henry...

Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) served as the first post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779. A prominent figure in the American Revolution, Henry is known and remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech, and as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. "I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is t… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 18, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Where Have All the Christians Gone???

"Christianity is plummeting in America, while the number of non-believers is skyrocketing. A shocking new study of Americans’ religious beliefs shows the beginnings of a major realignment in Americans’ relationship with God. The American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS) reveals that Protestants now represent half of all Americans, down almost 20 percent in the last twenty years. In the coming months, America will become a minority Protestant nation for the first time since the pilgrims.… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 16, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Religious Freedom And High School Football???

This story is from Foxnews. "A public high school in Georgia that recently banned banners containing Bible verses from being displayed at its football games will designate an area roughly 50 yards away from the field for cheerleaders, students and others to erect signs with religious themes, the school's principal said Wednesday. The decision comes after a group of cheerleaders were told they could no longer display the religious banners — a mainstay at the school for eight years — on the foot… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 14, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Some Great Questions...

Recently I was asked by a group from a nearby church to consider a few questions that they have been pondering. Here is a list of the questions they sent me before our phone conversation which let me know that they were very serious. Youth Ministry Task Force – Proposed Questions General Questions Do you have a mix of high schools and middle schools represented within your congregation? Is any one school (middle/high/or both) dominant? How many kids (middle and high school) are in yo… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 12, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Autonomous Youth Ministry and Parents - Part 4...

Following is an article by Mike Calhoun from Word of Life. Mike talks about the important role of parents. "Autonomous (capable of independent function) Youth Ministry - Part 4 Highly-effective youth ministries also have a parent ministry focus. The home should be the primary resource for spiritual training; however, we all know there are many spiritually-deficient homes. Is it our responsibility to be surrogate parents and tak… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 10, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Young Adults Aren't Sticking With Church...

Article from USA Today. "Protestant churches are losing young adults in "sobering" numbers, a survey finds. Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30 — both evangelical and mainline — who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to the survey by LifeWay Research. And 34% of those said they had not returned, even sporadically, by age 30. That means about one in four Protestant young people have left the church. "This is sobering news that the church need… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 8, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Is A Man's Word His Bond???

Have you ever looked a man in the eye, shaken his hand, and taken him at his word? I have and I can tell you that times have changed and unfortunately, so has our society's value of honesty. It isn't only my opinion; a Money Magazine survey found that Americans are becoming less honest. Twenty-four percent of respondents said they wouldn’t correct a waiter who undercharged them. In a similar poll conducted in 1987, only 15 percent of respondents said they wouldn’t correct the waiter. I b… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 6, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Character Goes A Long Way...

I recently read the following incredible article that really encouraged me. While Coach Kelly had no idea of the response, he simply did the right thing. "Plenty of disgruntled fans have said they wanted their money back after an underwhelming performance. When an Oregon fan demanded his money back for the Ducks' loss at Boise State, coach Chip Kelly took out his checkbook. But how many have made that complaint -- and then received a check in the mail, signed by the coach? Tony Seminary did.… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 3, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Are Our Students Prepared???

Following is an article that was sent to me from a friend and former student. It is a reminder that we had better get our heads out of the sand and really look to scriptures to guide us in preparing the next generation. Please note the section that I have underlined and bolded......... "When Dane Hadley, 21, first arrived at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill from Havelock, N.C., he was not totally unfamiliar with the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation. Hadley had b… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 2, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Getting Students in the Word...

Following is an email I received from a friend of mine in central Georgia. Freind is having great success getting his students and their parents in the word using a very simple plan. Steve – Our ministry has taken on a new discipleship strategy this year. So far, we are seeing families read the Word together like never before. A few months ago, our Pastor recommended reading Wayne Cordeiro’s book, The Divine Mentor. In this work, Cordeiro offers that the Bible contains numerous mentors that te… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on October 1, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Are Your Students Bored???

Following is a email I received from an amazing 22 year old young girl that is giving her life away in service to our Lord. Hey all, Thank you so much for all of your prayer and encouragement! Some of you had sent me emails asking how I was personally doing and if I was having a hard time with all of the sad things that have happened in my ministry over the last couple of months in Uganda. I just wanted to write an email to all of you to let you know exactly how I am doing and how I am dealing… Continue

Added by Steve Wright on September 29, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments