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Successful Youth Ministry - Part 2   P's of a Successful Youth Ministry. This week we begin a new MAXimizer series. Each week for 10 weeks we'll cover another "P".   2. Prayer. "Worry about nothing, pray about everything" (Philippians 4:6). Do we really pray about everything? Do we spend as much time in prayer over a two-hour service project as we do a three-day retreat? As we pray we are asking God to do what He wouldn't have done had we not asked. Don't we want that in every area of our ministry? Let's rub some holes in our jeans from our knees hitting the floor.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   Sign up for The Zone!  http://tinyurl.com/223da4   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   The Naked Christian http://tinyurl.com/2z8btu   Missions: How it Started and Where it is Today (Jun 20, 2007 at 1:31 PM) - As the years go by, more and more youth ministries get involve in missions. For example, my youth group is going to Mexico in July. As all of these youth groups go on mission trips, we are being exposed to many different things. Preparing for Rain (Jun 20, 2007 at 11:25 AM) - How can I expect my faith to strengthen if I do not allow God the opportunity to work in a mighty way?     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Successful Youth Ministry   P's of a Successful Youth Ministry. This week we begin a new MAXimizer series. Each week for 10 weeks we'll cover another "P".   1. Purpose. "Whatever you do in word or deed do all to the glory of God" (Colossians 3:17). Regardless of who you are trying to reach or the format type you adopt, everything should point directly back to God. There should be a biblical purpose behind each activity whether it's labeled social or spiritual. How much of your programming is to fill time and how much to fill hearts with God? Can you write down the specific purpose of each activity or event and show how it relates to teaching the teens about a characteristic of God? Or teach a certain biblical principle? Those questions can be tough. It's so easy to fill a calendar, but to fill it with purpose is harder. As youth workers we can't guarantee that a teen will "get it." However, it's import that "it" is there to get.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   Sign up for The Zone!  http://tinyurl.com/223da4   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   The Disliked http://tinyurl.com/2z8btu   A Father's Day Devotional (Jun 15, 2007 at 11:26 AM) - This will be a great opening for your Father's Day Sunday school class Also, have your students answer the questions at the end. Learn How to Accept Criticism (Jun 13, 2007 at 12:15 PM) - In youth ministry, as in most other professions, we are subject to criticism; some may be justified and some not.     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Youth Ministry - P.E.E.R. A.R.M.Y.   This week we continue the P.E.E.R.  A.R.M.Y.  series. Hopefully, these brief lessons will help you turn your teens into an evangelistic force. We often talk about peer pressure, but now we're talking about using peers for a positive purpose.   P = Personal Faith E = Equipping E = Evangelism R = Relationships   A = Advance R = Report M = Mission   The "Y" stands for...   YOUnique   I'm a week late with the newsletter because I just got back from visiting some mission works in Russia and Turkey. The work in Russia uses a different approach than in the United States. The work in Turkey is different than Russia.   The missionaries understand the culture and the people. They understand Paul's concept of... "To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some." 1 Cor. 9:22.   Too often we try to adopt a specific evangelistic format and make it fit. Instead think about each person as an individual. See the "Younique" aspects.   Each person is different. They have different...   1. Backgrounds. 2. Dreams. 3. Needs.   You can only "become all things to all men" when people are viewed individually.   Jesus did heal the lame of blindness. He met the specific need.   Encourage your group to see each person as YOUnique.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   Sign up for The Zone before summer!  http://tinyurl.com/223da4   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   Book of Ruth, lesson 4. http://tinyurl.com/2z8btu   Someone Needs This Prayer (Jun 8, 2007 at 5:23 AM) - There are several prayers offered on behalf of the saints throughout the New Testament. I am learning to adopt these prayers as my own in praying for myself as well as for others. Teaching Tip (Jun 6, 2007 at 7:01 AM) - Teaching is about what students do with what you taught. Scared to Death (Jun 1, 2007 at 5:05 AM) - When I was in middle and junior high school I was scared to death of drugs. I was scared when I heard older kids talking about them or even when I saw someone using them on television or in a movie. Family (May 30, 2007 at 5:03 AM) - When you think about your family, what things immediately come to mind? Maybe you think of family meals, or your sibling that drives you crazy, or maybe you think about a great vacation you've been on recently.     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Youth Ministry - P.E.E.R. A.R.M.Y.   This week we continue the P.E.E.R.  A.R.M.Y.  series. Hopefully, these brief lessons will help you turn your teens into an evangelistic force. We often talk about peer pressure, but now we're talking about using peers for a positive purpose.   P = Personal Faith E = Equipping E = Evangelism R = Relationships   A = Advance R = Report   The "M" stands for...   Mission   "We're on a mission from God" The Blues Brothers.   The sad thing is that the Blues Brothers were more active in their reckless pursuit in the name of God, than many true believers are.   We are on a MISSION! We have our orders and need to carry them out...   1. We are told to go and make disciples in all the world (Matt. 28:19-20).   2. We are to be armed and ready for the battle in spiritual realms (Eph. 6:10-18).   3. We are to fight the good fight (1 Tim 6:12).   4. We are to fight against strongholds and demolish them (2 Cor. 10:3-5).   5. We are to share Christ everywhere daily (Acts 5:42).   Have your peer army write out their mission this week. Help them focus on being active for God.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   Sign up for The Zone before summer!  http://tinyurl.com/223da4   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   Book of Ruth, lesson 2. http://tinyurl.com/2z8btu   First Aid (May 26, 2007 at 11:56 AM) - Zone members. Download your Summer FIRST AID Kit Daily Bible Readings (May 24, 2007 at 7:54 PM) - Get your teens in the Word daily. Key Attitudes to the Success of our Youth Ministry (May 23, 2007 at 5:06 AM) - Are we still on track today? Have we gotten away from many basic attitudes? See what one long-haul youth minister said. TO KNOW HIM BY NAME: Passing the Big Test (May 23, 2007 at 3:40 AM) -     OPEN:  What's the biggest test you've taken?  How did you handle the pressure?   DIG:  Read Genesis 22:1-19     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Youth Ministry - P.E.E.R. A.R.M.Y.   (Note to Zone members - a study of the book of Ruth begins today)   This week we continue the P.E.E.R.  A.R.M.Y.  series. Hopefully, these brief lessons will help you turn your teens into an evangelistic force. We often talk about peer pressure, but now we're talking about using peers for a positive purpose.   P = Personal Faith E = Equipping E = Evangelism R = Relationships   A = Advance   The "R" stands for...   Report   "The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught." Mark 6:30   Jesus didn't just allow the disciples to go and teach without giving feedback. They returned and gave up the details.   They shared...   1. What was done. Where they went. What happened. Encourage your teens to share when and where they shared the gospel. Give them time to tell the whole story. In our fast paced world we want the Cliff Notes so we can move on. Don't do it. Set aside a time for teens to get to take their time with their report.   2. What was taught. Get deeper than, "And then I told him about Jesus." Ask for the fine points. Ask about the verses shared and what questions were asked.   When teens give a report...   1. They gain godly confidence. Even if the attempt to share didn't go well, sharing the story lets them see that they can try again. It helps to tell the experience with supporting peers.   2. It helps others in the army. They hear of what went right and can learn from it. They hear about what went wrong and can offer suggestions or love.   3. A team is formed. Reporting let's everyone see that "we are in this together." Sharing the good news as a soloists can feel (and be) lonely. Regular reporting with build cohesiveness and strength in the group.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   Sign up for The Zone before summer!  http://tinyurl.com/223da4   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   New series begins today on the book of Ruth. http://tinyurl.com/2z8btu   The Power of Prayer (May 18, 2007 at 10:27 AM) - Whenever your teacher at your church asks "What are some ways you praise God?" The answer "Prayer" always comes up. Prayer is one of the many ways we connect with God. Fresh Start (May 16, 2007 at 12:25 PM) - Last night, I intended to spend much of the evening reading and studying my Bible. Instead, I spent much of it surfing the Internet, catching up on news stories and other people's blogs.     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Youth Ministry - P.E.E.R. A.R.M.Y.   This week we continue the P.E.E.R.  A.R.M.Y.  series. Hopefully, these brief lessons will help you turn your teens into an evangelistic force. We often talk about peer pressure, but now we're talking about using peers for a positive purpose.   P = Personal Faith E = Equipping E = Evangelism R = Relationships   The "A" stands for...   Advance   In Luke 9:1-6, Jesus send his followers out to the towns and villages to teach the gospel and to heal. It might have been easy for the disciples to hang out with Jesus and be adored by the crowds, but they had work to do on their own.   Armed and equipped it's time to send your evangelistic teens out. It's time to advance on the relationships they listed last week.   Send them out...   1. Spend time in prayer. Pray for each teen and each person they plan to approach in the name of Jesus. Ask God for opportunities to share.   2. Review the gospel and what the students will be sharing.   3. Depend on God. Jesus told his students to take nothing with them. Encourage your teens not to get wrapped up in tools or tricks. Let the simple message of Jesus and the influence of the Holy Spirit make the difference.   Challenge your group to share the good news this week.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   Broken Will - replacing our will with God's   Abba Father - the names of God and their impact on our lives   Conduct Parenting Classes (May 11, 2007 at 6:21 PM) - If you want to stay in youth ministry for the long haul, it will help to show interest in the parents of your teens. Cool Youth Group (May 9, 2007 at 11:24 AM) - Copy, paste and send to your teens. It's just another avenue to get them into the Word.     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9

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Youth Ministry - P.E.E.R. A.R.M.Y.   This week we continue the P.E.E.R.  A.R.M.Y.  series. Hopefully, these brief lessons will help you turn your teens into an evangelistic force. We often talk about peer pressure, but now we're talking about using peers for a positive purpose.   The first "R" stands for...   Relationship.   The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). John 1:41   While we are to share Jesus with everyone, sometimes its easiest to start with friends and family. A relationship helps because you have a starting point.   1. Relationships are build on trust. A person who trusts you will be more open to the gospel than a complete stranger.   2. Relationships provide opportunity. Being around someone a lot means it's not a one time shot. You can share the Lord when the door appears open.   3. Relationships possess key experiences. Teens know their friends' hurts, wants and dreams. Jesus often approached people through their deepest need. The woman at the well in John 4 is an example. Her loneliness was Jesus' point of connection.   Encourage your group to think about their exiting relationships. Have them list the people in their lives they can share the good news with. Have them write down the problem or need Jesus could enter their lives through.   Your Partners in Ministry, Paul & Al   P.S. Pass this issue of the Monday MAXimizer along to 3 youth ministry friends.   P.S.S. For previous issues: http://tinyurl.com/3724k8     This Week's Updates for Zone Members Members: Login to your account for access to this week's updates.   Mistaken for Jesus - Four week lesson series.   Evangelism (Apr 30, 2007 at 11:32 AM) - 2 tools to help your teens become more evangelistic. A 4 week bible study and a PowerPoint that teens can use to share their faith with their friends.   Entire Romans Series (Apr 30, 2007 at 11:20 AM) - The entire Romans series is now available for download....      Multiply Yourself (May 4, 2007 at 9:12 AM) - It has been said by youth ministers for years, "I really need to multiply my ministry." It has also been said that the best way to multiply your ministry is to begin by multiplying yourself. Be On Time (May 2, 2007 at 10:30 AM) - Many teens will not admit it but they love the security of having an adult around. Some students come and are not part of "the crowd" so they are left sitting alone and maybe even discouraged     Resource Highlight   Not a Member of The Zone? Get the details here     Did you receive this email as a forward? Sign up for this free newsletter at:   http://tinyurl.com/2bojj9