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Top Apologetics Resources

matthowell — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:04:36 +0000

Outreach Magazine has published its annual list of the “Outreach Resources of the Year.”

Outreach recognized three books in their Apologetics category. You can see their list of books at http://tinyurl.com/yadbqoo. If you would like to add to, subtract from, or expand on their list, please do so in the comments section below the post.

Six Sigma in Campus Ministry?

matthowell — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:03:05 +0000

In an article on the Christian Leadership Alliance website, David Claar says “In this article, I will discuss why continuous improvement should be a part of every Christian organization. I will present a process that enables organizations to think through continuous improvement and suggest seven areas that organizations should consider when putting their plans and measurements together.”

We may not think about our individual ministries as organizations, but you may find some transferrable knowledge between your ministry and Claar’s recommendations.

See what you think at http://tinyurl.com/yhxb4mm

Have You Said “Thank You” Lately?

matthowell — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:06:34 +0000

Terry Pluto is a sports writer from Cleveland who began following Christ several years ago. He writes periodic columns about his faith. This column from mid-January reminds those who lead to express gratitude to those who handle the behind-the-scenes tasks of ministry.

http://tinyurl.com/yzyr66q

First Six Weeks of Campus Ministry

chris — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:14:55 +0000

Godsquad, Campus Crusade for Christ’s resource website, has some wonderful resources for campus ministry. If you are starting a ministry or want some ideas on how to connect with college students at the beginning of the year, check out these resources by Crusade and visit the Godsquad site for more:

Two Essentials for the First Week

Six Weeks that Count

9 Principles to Guide you through the First Six Weeks

Cycles of Momentum

The First 56 Days: a guide to your first 56 days in campus ministry

chris — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:11:13 +0000

Starting a campus ministry? Wondering where to begin? This template was created for new staff in the CCO, a campus ministry organization that partners with church, colleges and other institutions to develop men and women who live out their faith in all areas of life. The template is great guide to those transitioning to a new area and beginning campus ministry. Practical and helpful on how to start campus ministry.

The First 56 Days

Financial Stewardship

chris — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:14:07 +0000

Often times college is a place where the temptation of applying for every credit card in the mail is great- Leaving many students in a lot of debt. Below are some websites that might work as a good resources and a starting point for student and campus ministers to talk about finances and try to find redemptive ways to steward one’s money for the glory of God.

From Newsweek:
“Budget online. New socialnetworking financial Web sites like mint.com, geezeo.com and wesabe.com are made for twentysomethings, says Todd Romer of youngmoney.com, an advice Web site. You can keep all your finances in one place, check your balances from your cell phone or office” -
http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/tipsheet/archive/2007/10/20/when-you-finally-go-it-alone.aspx

Hoops & Balls Chaos

austina — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:43:47 +0000

This activity is intended to highlight the advantages of cooperation as opposed to competition.

Set up three hoops one in the center with all kinds of objects (preferrably ones that wouldn’t hurt someone if they were hit by one) and divide the group into two “teams”. Explain that the object of the game is to get as many balls in your hoop as possible and that each person can only carry or hold one item at a time. It is a timed game (1 minute works well). Then let them go. You may also want to add it that another rule is that they care for everyone well so that the chaos is controlled.

Giants, Wizards, Elves

chris — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:51:59 +0000

Divide the group into 2 teams. Each team chooses to be giants, wizards or elves (the group must come to a consensus on one and then also choose a back-up in the case that both groups choose the same character). Then the groups line up opposite of each other along a line in the middle of an area and at the count of three the groups do the action associated with their character. The “winning” group immediately chases the other back to the line behind them trying not to be tagged. Giants stomp elves; elves eat wizards; wizards attack giants. Once tagged you must join the other team.

Fast Pass - learn names and problem solving

chris — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:40:44 +0000

a. Arrange the group in a circle
b. Start (if necessary) by tossing a ball to another member of the group and saying their name as it is being tossed
c. Continue passing the ball around the group saying “Thank you, _____[the name of the person who tossed it to you]. Here you go, _____[the name of the person you are tossing it to]” until everyone has received the ball once (and only once!). Making sure you remember to whom you passed it.
d. Then go through this sequence of tossing the ball across/around the circle a couple more times (increasing the speed each time) until people start remembering names better
e. Then allow them to stop saying the names and challenge them to see how fast they can get everyone to touch the ball in that sequence.
f. Time them a few times and allow them (but don’t tell them) to change positions and try other ways of doing it quickly
g. (The fastest way I’ve seen it done has been rolling the ball down the sequence of hands that form a slope)