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Almost hypothetically speaking: A local UMC is sponsoring a men's Bible study at the local Irish pub. The results? 30 guys gathering every Tuesday evening with open Bibles, reading and discussing scripture, while having dinner and maybe even a (as in numero uno) beer. Only 7 of the people in...

Host some type of pressure free outing. So rent a bowling alley, or host a dodgeball tournament, have a pool party, or a big BBQ. Make it free and tell students to invite their friends. Walls begin to drop once people from outside of the church see that people inside the church are real people.

Make sure that you have adult leaders that are there to make sure that things stay under control. If they disagree that's fine, and if they would like to discuss their issues with the faith that's fine, but I would let them know that you don't mock them openly when they are leading or...

*Ask questions before you give answers. *Listen. *Ask to pray with them. *Encourage them. *Make sure that they are involved in a small group that is encouraging their discipleship. *Read the Bible with them. Find a passage of scripture that may help with the situation and have them read it once...

I am a full time YP right now. At the first church I worked at the pastor told me "There is no such thing as part time ministry; only part time pay."

chipmafia, Don't worry about being introverted. One of the most important things about relational youth ministry is simply being with the youth where they are. Last year I attended a beauty pageant where 6 girls in my youth group were contestants. They were on the stage and had no idea that I...

I do not think that the activity level is directly related to age. I think the age does influence the type of activity. The church that I currently work at has a large number of very active senior citizens, but I doubt the activities that they are involved in would be sufficient for a youth...

I agree with christiangal522. You have to be transparent. If a youth pastor has something to hide they need to deal with it quickly. If they continue to try to hide it they will eventually be found out. I have been as open as I can be with my youth. On the topic of alcohol I was asked if it was...

I have written out a youth covenant that includes the disciplinary procedures then had the youth and parents sign the form as well. My volunteers are aware of the disciplinary procedures and are allowed to take action as long as it is with the confines of the covenant form. If the issue is too...

I'd opt for #2. Getting on the ladder, holding the 4' rabbit, trying to nail it to the cross without smashing your finger would be a hare too much work.:D In all seriousness, I would contact the pastor to see where he/she stands and if they are in agreement then I would talk to the person that...

Background: I am United Methodist and my experience with the Baptist Church has been limited to Southern Baptist and Independent Baptist here in South Carolina. We do believe in infant baptism. This goes back to the roots of the faith found in circumcision among babies in the OT. But we have no...

I went to a low mass this past Sunday evening and felt fairly comfortable. There are some things that I wasn't sure what was going on. I didn't realize that "for thine is the kingdom, the power, the and the glory forever. Amen," was left out in the Catholic version. As far as the service goes...

I recently attended my first catholic mass. Which I was told was low mass. I really enjoyed it! Strangely enough I felt very comfortable and found that I liked the service even more than I had expected. They did an annoiting of the sick, which I had never seen before. I thought it was very...

I was recently looking at the NIV Archeological Study Bible. I think that it is worth taking note that many of the articles came from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. This is one of the hardest seminaries academically, and they hold a heavy emphasis on the Greek and Hebrew texts. They also...

What would happen if we (Christians) were more intentional in sharing the Gospel with the people that we meet? Furthermore, if we really believe that the Gospel can change lives, then why do we hoard it to ourselves? I have recently been convicted that the people of God, as a whole, are doing a...

South Carolina Confernce in the SE Jurisdiction

lately I have been reading a lot of books, (a foreign idea for me in the summer). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has read or heard of John Piper. And, was wondering about what other members of the Wesleyan tradition thought about some of his books.

Hey everyone! I have to agree that pride is not just within the UMC, but among many of our congregations. How should we combat this opponent effectively?

You are not alone. I have also experienced this dilemma. Abraham was called by God to leave his hometown and had no idea what would be waiting for him at his destination. Thank goodness we are required to understand God's motives. However, we are called to obey Him. Follow God, He'll reveal His...

I like the commercials, but not the slogan. "Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors" seems to forget about the "straight and narrow." I have an open heart, and the doors of the church are always open. However, I am close minded when it comes to some things and absolutely refuse to have a...