One Passion

You Need Professional Development

From One Passion on Friday, September 24, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
Every job, even the most menial, requires knowledge. Without new knowledge or behaviors, any organization or person is doomed to repeat history, and the repetition of wrong moves creates only more wrong moves. Lack of knowledge is the basis for old behaviors leading to the insanity of doing the same thing and expecting different results. Here are some ways to acquire the knowledge needed and to design training to fulfill the needs.

Shadowing the Shepherd

From One Passion on Tuesday, June 8, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
My conversations with youth leaders frustrated about their relationship with the pastor are common. I hear complaints from "he doesn't trust me" to "she doesn't care about youth ministry" and everything in between.

Practicing Our Priorities

From One Passion on Tuesday, June 1, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
I have to wonder about the times my children see me frustrated and frazzled due to the furry of the storms of life. Maybe those days are ones when I fail to practice my priorities.

Developing Friendships with Youth

From One Passion on Monday, May 24, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
Youth ministry is built on relationships with youth. Here are ten ways to initiate and nurture friendships with students.

Hook, Line and Sinker

From One Passion on Monday, May 24, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
Youth ministry, in my opinion, is about bringing adolescents—especially those who are unchurched or uninterested—into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Most Dangerous Situation

From One Passion on Monday, May 24, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
Discipleship of the opposite sex is especially difficult, because trust, intimacy, honesty, openness, and vulnerability are completely necessary for real discipleship.

The Ultimate Youth Ministry Sin

From One Passion on Monday, May 24, 2004
in the "Articles" Category.
Have you ever sat through a boring lecture, seminar, or sermon? Well, Bible study should never be such a drag. The Bible is excitingly alive, and good materials help in connecting with youth.