To Save A Life Christian Movie used for Teen Outreach

Posted by youthministry – April 26, 2011

From: http://moviereach.com/2011/04/to-save-a-life-christian-outreach-movie/

“One of the many things I love about the movie To Save A Life is how it portrays in a very real [non-cheesy] way the different pressures teenagers face. It opens doors for students to talk with trusted leaders on where they see themselves in the story.” – Doug Fields, Founder: Simply Youth Ministry & Author: Purpose Driven Youth Ministry

“This generation of teenagers wants to make a difference, but they are bogged down by the most pervasive and life-threatening influences of any previous generation. The To Save A Life movie is a wake-up call for all teenagers to the fact that they are on this earth to express the love of God on their campus, in their family and in their communities.” – Ron Luce, President Teen Mania

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Let Jesus Be In Charge of Your Church Tech Team

Posted by Editor – April 15, 2011

From: http://www.churchtecharts.org/home/2011/4/6/jesus-is-a-geek.html

I was having lunch with my friend and mentor Roy the other day. As we enjoyed some really good BBQ beef brisket (all mentoring should take place over BBQ beef brisket), we got to talking about how different most techs are from the “general population.” I’ve been thinking about this for some time, actually. When I took a real Meyers-Briggs evaluation some years ago, I learned that approximately 1% of population has my personality profile (INTP). In fact, NT’s make up a mere 4% of the population. I have a hypothesis that most church techs (and probably most techs) are one of the four variations of an NT. And that makes us pretty unique.

Think about that for a minute; if you are a variation of an NT, that means your personality profile is different from 99% of the population. That has all sorts of interesting implications. For one, we tend to treat people the same way we expect to be treated. Now I’m not talking about being nice or courteous, I mean we interact with others the way we expect people to interact with us. And if we’re different from 99% of the population, consider how that plays out: Let’s say your pastor comes to you on Friday and wants a video for the weekend. He sees no problem with that request, but you might react differently. Or if a musician asks for a little more “me” in the monitor, you might be tempted to explain why he can’t have that instead of simply accommodating the request. I’m sure I don’t need to elaborate any more on our differences.

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Social Networks being used to sign up new Country bands

Posted by Editor – April 14, 2011

From: http://www.countrymusicnewsinternational.com/2011/04/producer-charlie-peacock-uses-twitter.html

Grammy Award-winning producer Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars, Switchfoot), Sr. VP of A&R for Twenty Ten Music, proudly announced today the signing of new country band Attwater to an exclusive production and music publishing deal.

Erika Attwater and Jonathan Richards, the songwriting team and principal members behind Attwater, began following Peacock on Twitter after seeing his producer credit on the hit folk/country act, The Civil Wars. Attwater had recorded a live album for free download, were faithfully playing gigs and doing what 21st century artists do – making the most of the social networks.

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Ministry Leaders Have Access to Helpful Apps on iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad

Posted by youthministry – April 13, 2011

Apple has brought a wave of new technology options to the market through the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.  The personal possibilities for apps is endless, but the ministry side of apps is pretty good too. Here’s some great apps for worship leaders and other ministry leaders too.

From: http://www.sharefaithblog.com/2010/05/top-5-apps-worship-leader/

Worship leaders are going hi-tech. If you are a worship leader, it’s not necessary to have an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad. But if you do, here are a few app suggestions to take it to the next level.

Song Suggest ($ 2.99)

Every wished that you could think of a great song on the go, but you’re totally stuck? Song Suggest equips you with a handheld tool for selecting the right song from a collection of 600 well-known songs. You can search by song themes, key, and tempo. Build a binder of your favorite songs to quickly pull up at the right time. This is by far the most popular and widely used app for worship leaders.

ProPresenter Remote ($ 4.99)

If you use ProPresenter for your worship, you’ve got an app to control it all. While it doesn’t allow you to edit the slides, you can easily control them from the convenience of your iPhone. Browse presentations, control slides, pause song-sequence, and even use the “shake” movement of the phone to control slides. This is a powerful app exclusively for worship with ProPresenter.

Worship Music ($ 0.99)

You’ve never bought such an incredible songbook for so little money. This songbook has all the popular worship songs with both the lyrics and the matching chords. Need to search for a song, but forgot the title? Just tap in any of the lyrics you remember, and the song will come up. Transpose songs with a tap, or even check out the YouTube video of the song to remind you of how the song goes. You can search for songs by category (including children’s songs, easy, songs, etc.).

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Churches Charities are becoming overshadowed by the sexual abuse crisis

Posted by Editor – April 13, 2011

From: http://mumbailaity.wordpress.com/2011/04/10/paedophile-priests-overshadowing-churchs-good-works-%E2%80%93-senior-catholic/

One of the most senior Roman Catholics in England and Wales has said the sexual abuse crisis is overshadowing the positive social contribution of the church’s charities.

At a conference in central London, the archbishop of Southwark said the paedophile priest scandal of recent years, coupled with church teaching on issues such as abortion and homosexuality, had not fostered good impressions.

The Most Rev Peter Smith said: “Some people’s perception of the church is very negative, [that] it’s just there to say no.

“I don’t think there is an awareness of the positive social engagement. We don’t go around blowing our trumpet. We’ve been modest and humble.”

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LIBAW – Christian Social Network

Posted by Editor – April 13, 2011

From: http://livinginblackandwhite.com/
LIBAW Social, a place for people to connect
and share the truth in love.
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Twitter Giveaway-Useful for Youth Ministry

Posted by youthministry – April 12, 2011

Being a a part of this contest would be a great way for your youth ministry to score some great CD’s and Books.

From: http://sierranichole.com/2011/04/12/twitter-giveaway/

I was given a bunch of products that I don’t need and don’t know what to do with….so I’m going to GIVE THEM AWAY!

This is what I have (they’re used products but in awesome condition):

1. Manic Thirst-1st album from Derek Loux (CD)
2. E Pluribus Unim-Challenges and Opportunities in Multicultural Ministry by Oliver R. Phillips (BOOK)
3. From Facts to Faith (CD SET)-Evidences in Defense of the Faith by Douglas Jacoby (CD SET)
4. My Friend James by Diane and John Hagee (4 tapes) (TAPE SET)
5. 2 Family Force 5 Dance or Die (CD)
6. WOW HITS 2011 (CD)
7. Jaci Valesquez  “Adore” Album (CD)
8. Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris (Book)

9. The 5 Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman(Book)

10. Point of Grace Steady On (CD)

11. Roy Fields :My Nation is Gods Nation (CD)

12. Roy Fields: Rain Down (CD)

HOW TO WIN:

HELP ME GET TO 2500 FOLLOWERS.

Whenever you tweet add the hashtag #SNG

When I reach 2500 Followers there will be 10 lucky winners.

You can promo my twitter account: @oneforeunner and add #sng to be in the giveaway.

TO WIN: Whoever promo’s me the most wins 2 of the 12 prizes OF YOUR CHOICE

Whoever promos my Blog the most wins 2 of the 12 prizes OF YOUR CHOICE.

The other top 8 who promo my twitter or Blog will win 1 of the 12 prizes of their choice.

The point is to promo the most so you have first pick and get 2 FREE items!

Ok! This is just for fun and who doesnt love FREE stuff and a good contest? :)

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Biblical Eldership Mentors Guide

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://blog.fv.sg/?p=2922

This book and its companions, Biblical Eldership and Biblical Eldership Study Guide, provide a thorough, biblical mentoring program to help train church elders. The Mentor’s Guide is the leader’s edition to the Biblical Eldership Study Guide. Because elders are busy men, and many do not have the time or adequate resources to prepare for mentoring, this guide provides the mentoring elder with extensive answers to all the questions in the Study Guide, along with practical mentoring tips.

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A new vision of youth ministry

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://www.rethinkingyouthministry.com/2011/04/youth-ministry-as-family-ministry-be_12.html

A NEW VISION OF FAMILY

Scholar John Dominic Crossan has observed that Jesus is often depicted as attacking what many today might term “family values.” Though there are many biblical texts to which we could turn, two are particularly instructive for understanding Jesus‘ vision of “family“ in the realm of God: Mark 3:31-35 and Matthew 10:34-38.
In the passage from Mark, the reader is presented with a concept of family that does away with biological ties. Here Jesus sees those who follow him to be a new kind of family, one that even takes the place of blood ties:

Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”

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Christians Arrested in Park in China For Meeting

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2011/April/Beijing-Police-Halt-Unapproved-Church-Service/

Chinese authorities have arrested nearly 200 members of one of the largest unregistered churches in the country, saying they attended an unapproved prayer service.

As many as 169 congregants of Beijing’s Shouwang Church were taken into custody Sunday, possibly the biggest crackdown on China’s Christians in years.

Undercover footage showed churchgoers attempting to hold service in a public plaza as police surrounded them.

The church was evicted last week from their usual meeting place after Chinese authorities pressured the building’s owner to force the church out. The congregation then decided to hold prayer on public property, but they were met by police.

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Is Lent an Empty Religious Act or Spiritual Season?

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://biblestudyforyou.com/studies/lent-empty-religion-or-spiritual-season/

I believe the real reason for this season is our benefit as both individual believers and as a church body: as we intentionally observe the events of the life of Christ, we align ourselves with God’s unfolding story of redemption. Bobby Gross, author of Living the Christian Year (IVP Books, 2009), says it best, “But how does inhabiting the Story of God in liturgical time actually shape our lives? Here is the simple answer: by remembering and anticipating.”

Several days before he was crucified, Christ requested His disciples at the last supper to remember Him by taking the bread and wine (Luke 22:19), and to anticipate the future when we will eat and drink with Him face to face (Matt. 26:29). The forty-day period in Lent is intended to reflect the forty days Christ spent fasting in the desert, where He was tempted by Satan, before His crucifixion. Lent is a somber occasion, then, for us, for prayer, fasting, self-examination, and repentance. It is a time to re-focus on our need for salvation and Christ’s sacrifice for us, so that on Easter morning we can fully celebrate that “He is risen indeed!”

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Catholic Church sexual abuse scandals drop but still continue

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://www.dfwcatholic.org/drop-in-number-of-victims-of-clergy-sexual-abuse-continues-application-of-charter-needs-clarification12885/.html

WASHINGTON (MetroCatholic)—Reports of current instances of sexual abuse of minors continues to decrease, with seven credible allegations against seven priests reported in 2010, according to the 2010 Survey of Allegations and Costs done by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, CARA. At the same time diocesan audits are uncovering weaknesses in audit compliance and finding reports of boundary violations short of abuse, such as inappropriate hugging.

A credible allegation is one which has a semblance of truth to it following an initial examination of the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegation.
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Being a leader can be frusterating at times but worth it

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://cmbuzz.com/2011/04/lead-%E2%80%93-follow-%E2%80%93-or-get-out-of-the-way/

Leadership is tough. Real Leaders know that and don’t shrink back from the job.  Whether it’s in business (been there), coaching (still there) or teaching (always there), when you’re the leader everyone has an opinion about how you’re doing your job.  Whenever someone criticizes your leadership you know that at the very least you’re doing something.  The only leader that never gets criticized is the one who’s doing nothing.  Make a change, try something new, or stop doing something and somebody is going to criticize your decision.  Just get used to it.

So if you’re going to be the leader here are some things you’re going to need to stay in the game:
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Unique people attracted to youth ministry

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://salvos.org.au/blogs/youthleadership/2011/03/31/theyre-a-little-wierd/

It seems that every youth ministry I’ve been a part of or visited is home to some of the strangest young people on earth. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not having a laugh at someone else’s expense…it never takes me long to realise that we’re all a bit whack in our own unique way. What does a normal 15 yr old look like anyway? There’s no mould, there’s no ‘normal’ kids and ‘wierd’ kids; we’re all weird and we’re all normal.

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How To Video on Bringing in More Traffic to Your Blog

Posted by Editor – April 12, 2011

From: http://articlestubes.com/how-to-increase-traffic-to-your-blog-youproblog-com.html
www.youproblog.com – How to increase traffic to your blog or website? Tags. Social networking sites, Christian social networking, social network, social-networking companies, social networking blog, social networking blogs, social networking, blogging, social marker, Facebook, Digg, Propeller ,…
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Gods heart toward Christian Single Young Adults

Posted by youthministry – April 12, 2011

being single is really hard, especially when all your friends are getting married/engaged, having babies, and have families. Remember, God has a plan and just the right person for you.

From: http://sierranichole.com/2011/01/11/gods-desire-for-single-young-adults/

* Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone.
* To have a deep soul relationship with another.
* To be loved thoroughly, and exclusively.
* But GOD, to the Christian says, “No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled and content with being loved by ME alone!
* With giving yourself totally unreservedly to ME!
* To having an intensely personal and unique relationship with ME alone, discovering that only in ME is your satisfaction to be found, then will you be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you.
* You will never be united with another until you are united with ME. Exclusive of anyone or anything else, exclusive of any other desires or longings.
* I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow ME to give you the most thrilling plan existing. One that you cannot imagine!
* I want you to have the best. Please allow ME to bring it to you.
* Just keep watching ME, expecting the greatest things.
* Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I AM.
* Keep listening and learning the things I tell you.
* You just wait. That’s all!
* Don’t be anxious, don’t worry.
* Don’t look around at the things others have gotten or want. You just keep looking off and away up to ME, or you’ll miss what I want to show you.
* And then, when you’re ready, I’ll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any you would dream of. You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready, ( I am working even this moment to have both of you ready at the same time.)
* Until you are both satisfied exclusively with ME and the life I have prepared for you, you won’t be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with ME, and is thus perfect love.

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YouTube Secrets to using social media for ministry

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://ministry-marketing-strategies.blogspot.com/2011/04/using-social-media-in-ministry-youtube.html

Have you thought of using social media in ministry? Better yet, have you learned how to harness the power of social media and videos for promotion and profits for your ministry, church, group, or event?

Discover six key secrets in using YouTube from Social Media Consultant Theresa Croft in this special FREE Video Series.

In this special offer you’ll:   Learn the basic first step to take beginning with YouTube

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WordPress Blogs for Churches

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.webtoolol.com/2011/04/07/quality-wordpress-blogs-styles-for-the-purpose-of-churchmusicfashion-plus-a-lot-more/

Premium WordPress Theme can be an art of publishing platform that targets aesthetic, web specifications, along with the usability of the company’s blog templates, and for no cost. It is going to let you choose you’re patterns, colours, and also images that are commonly utilize by the people today and also the objective of customizing web site template or interesting design will be the concern to match the open brand name standards and make simple to use for visitors, people, client in directing the site during the weblog template.

Now that WordPress Numerous.0 is out, new themes are taking enjoy the brand new “menus” characteristic along with such as in some which belongs to them guidelines like twitter plugins plus much more. It is probable to go search for precise plugins that best suits you and add the theifs to practically any present WordPress theme, nevertheless loads of new totally free WordPress themes are usually coming customary making use of their individual plugins in addition to possibilities that lots of situations you will have the ability to get everything you wish by having One new theme. The best thing about these WordPress web themes is often that there are a fantastic quantity of you might track down with out expense due to have to be concerned about spending money to locate a real that may in form the actual principle theme within your internet internet site.

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Technology helps advance church’s outreach through Social Media

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://christtech.com/2011/03/advancing-your-church%E2%80%99s-outreach-through-technology/

Many churches nowadays are using Social Media, everything from Facebook and Twitter to FormSpring and FourSquare. These tools are great outreach opportunities. Twitter especially allows Christians to interact with people from all over …

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Bible Study for Youth on Committment

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.christianet.com/biblestudy/youthbiblestudiesoncommitment.htm
Youth Bible studies on commitment give young people a fresh look at what God’s word says about being responsible and living a life devoted to him. Many of us will confess that we have tried the life of putting self first and not giving much time to thoughts about God. Let us give the life of commitment to God an opportunity so that we may compare the differences. Putting priorities in order usually relieves stress and chaos in life. God brings a peace and contentment that cannot be experienced any other way. Most people are bombarded, day in and day out, with overwhelming stresses and chaotic lifestyles. When they learn to put God first in their lives, they can experience a new perspective. As they learn to trust him, they can come to the understanding that He is in control and He is working out all those stressful occurrences for good. Youth Bible studies on commitment include important issues such as choosing the right friends and making choices everyday concerning faithfulness. The people we choose to spend time with are constantly influencing us. Youth Bible studies on friends offers wisdom as to why choices we make concerning friends are so important.

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iPhone Helps Improve Prayer Life

Posted by youthministry – April 11, 2011

Its hard to remember to sit down and take time to pray everyday, and even when you remember to pray, its hard to remember who and what to pray for. Why not use your mobile phone to help improve your prayer life?

From: http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/ministry/modernministry/how_the_iphone_helped_my_prayer_life/

A useful system would remind me of things I should regularly pray for daily, weekly and monthly. It should also have the scope to have other daily prayer points that will come and go on a needs basis.

When I finally jumped on board the iOS train, I reviewed a number of apps that could possibly help me achieve this kind of organisation on my smartphone.

My journey ended when I downloaded PrayerPartner by Laridian.

This simple app enables me to categorise prayer points so that I either pray them every day, on a particular day of the week, or a particular day of the month. This means that I can now be prompted to pray for my wife every day, my kids on specific days of the week, and a whole lot of other people and things at least once a month.

It also allows me to assign a contact in my iPhone to a particular prayer point, so that I can then hit a button and automatically have an SMS ready to type to that person, to encourage them that I’ve prayed for them.

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Five things to look for in Christian Outreach Leaders

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://christtech.com/2011/03/what-to-look-for-in-christian-outreach-leaders/

The way that we really know our fellow believers is to look at the fruit of our lives in Christ.  Here are some key fruit inspection points for you to keep track of when looking for mature, deep-walking Christ leaders in your ministry:

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The Lion of Judah, not your average “Christian Kids Movie”

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

Christian Movie, Christian Film, Kids Movie, Kids Film, Christian Animated Movie, Lion of Judah

From http://freedomist.com/2011/03/21/animated-christian-movie-lion-of-judah-reveals-cross-to-kids/

Visit the official Lion of Judah The Movie site- http://lionofjudahthemovie.com

This Christian movie is centered around a group of animals that live in the stable where Jesus was born.  These animals were present when Jesus was born and meet Him (the King) and the movie is set 33 years later around the time when Jesus will die on the Cross.

I went into this movie not expecting much, not even expecting to enjoy it. I’ve seen other “Christian” kids movies and they normally bore me but the Lion of Judah is my exception. This movie is PACKED with lessons on respect, trust, honor and truth.  However, the main point is to teach children about Christ’s love for them and His death on the cross. Children and parents alike will walk away from this movie having learned something.

Get the Free DVD Prequel to Lion of Judah the Movie, Once Upon a Stable, here- http://lionofjudahthemovie.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=57

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Status Updates on Facebook Take a Christian Turn

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.christianstatusupdates.com/2011/03/new-christian-facebook-status-updates_30.html
____ knows that nothing is going to happen to me today that the Lord and I together can’t handle.
____ No matter what you’ve done, our God is a God of “second chances”!
____ You will meet success faster through helping others rather than helping yourself. Putting yourself last puts God blessings first :)
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Conversations in Paris lead to Youth Outreach

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/paris-dialogue-with-non-believers-raises-need-for-youth-outreach/
After the first official dialogue session with non-believers in Paris, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi and the Pontifical Council for Culture plan to approach future meetings with a greater emphasis on reaching out to young people.

The forum is called the “Courtyard of the Gentiles,” and it seeks to engage adults and youth alike in contemplating spirituality through discussion on subjects like culture, philosophy and politics. It creates a “courtyard” like that outside the temple in ancient Jerusalem, which was reserved for debates between Jews and non-Jews.
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Facebook Murdered the Church!

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=14224

There has been a great deal of hand wringing in the Christian community about the onset of Web 2.0 relationality (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, blogs, MMOGs. See <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_game> ). The concern you often hear is that “virtual” relationships are no replacement for “authentic” relationships.

No doubt this is true. But I’ve done some research in this area and here’s my general conclusion: Facebook friends tend to be our actual friends. No doubt, the vast majority of the people in a friend list on Facebook are strangers, acquaintances, or old school friends you haven’t seen in years. But no user of Facebook is confused enough to think that she is “in relationship” with any of these people. These are just the penumbra around the core of our Facebook interactions, connecting with people we actually know and are friends with.

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Mobile Apps for Christians

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34946

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Baptist Press is launching a new monthly feature today called “Christian Apps of the Month.” The feature will accompany a monthly technology column by Aaron Linne. Following are this month’s apps:

YouVersion.

PLATFORM: iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm web OS, Windows Phone 7.

PRICE: Free.

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Christian Review: 9 Things they didnt teach me about Childrens Ministry

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://ministry-to-children.com/ryan-frank-book/

9 Things They Didn’t teach Me in College about Children’s Ministry promises “practical advice, inspiring stories, and interesting interviews with others involved in children’s ministry.”

This pocket-sized composition book look-alike is a cute little package, but inside, it’s spot on and sobering. Author, Ryan Frank, strikes a chord with statistics like “the probability of five-to-twelve-year-old children accepting Christ as Savior is 32 percent. That number drops to 4 percent between the ages of thirteen and eighteen.” He then hits it out of the park with,

“The million dollar question in children’s ministry leadership is not about a program, model, or leadership style. It’s this: are kids being changed to become like Jesus?”

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Church Leaders expressing mixed reactions to military operations against Libyan Regime

Posted by Editor – April 11, 2011

From: http://www.hmforces.co.uk/news/articles/6403-church-leaders-speak-of-concern-and-support-for-the-military-action

Scots church leaders have expressed reservations and mixed reactions to military operations against the Libyan regime.

The Moderator of the Kirk’s General Assembly spoke of his concern that only history would prove whether the attacks on Tripoli were justified, while the head of the Catholic Church expressed his hope for a peaceful solution to the conflict.

They were among a range of Christian leaders speaking at the launch of a shared website to push their joint influence during the coming Holyrood election campaign.

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Sunday School is not a Substitute for Parents to teach their kids

Posted by Editor – April 10, 2011

From: http://islamicinsights.com/news/community-affairs/sunday-school-supplement-not-substitute.html
Sunday School is an essential part of our communities’ efforts in instilling basic fundamental Islamic values and beliefs in our children. However it is, unfortunately, what many parents believe will teach their children all that they need to know about their religion, in those few hours just once a week. It appears to be seen as the one institute that will “save” our children by teaching them basic foundational practices, and making them experts at it at the same time.
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SEO Blog helps Christians succeed in search marketing

Posted by Editor – April 9, 2011

From: http://worldnews.thezom.com/2011/04/05/new-christian-seo-guys-blog-launched-by-ourchurch-com-to-help-christians-succeed-in-search-marketing/

For the past 15 years, OurChurch.Com has been working with Christian organizations providing website hosting, design, and marketing services. In 2006, OurChurch.Com launched the Christian Web Trends blog with the goal of serving Christian ministries by keeping them informed about Internet technology and how that technology can benefit their ministries.

Information about search marketing has been one of the topics covered in the Christian Web Trends, but it was just one of many topics. The Christian SEO Guys blog will bring a more consistent and focused coverage of online marketing strategies Christian organizations can use to have more impact on their community.

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Audio Bible Outreach in Sri Lanka

Posted by Editor – April 8, 2011

From: http://bibleversesoftheday.com/audio-bible-audio-bible-ministry-grows-outreach-in-sri-lanka/

” Tens of thousands died in the fighting, and many more thousands fled in search of peace. Now, hundreds of thousands survive in refugee camps not far from the places they once called home.

After 26 years of bitter civil war in Sri Lanka, this island nation’s militarized minority, the Tamil Tigers, laid down their weapons. This transition has opened the door for the Good News to come into areas once cut-off from the world.

“Conditions in Sri Lanka are difficult right now ” closed roads, unsanitary living conditions and lack of resources,” said Doug Harstine, Faith Comes By Hearing regional manager.

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Sanctuary.net makes its appearance in the Social Networking World

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/30638-social-networking-sanctuary-launches

“Our vision is to grow a loving and safe Web environment to bring Christians together locally and around the world,” says SanctuaryNet founder Gary DeCuir. “We believe that by uniting Christian churches, families, missionaries and business owners, Christ’s mission will come to life and inspire His community to greatness.”

That’s a tall order, but one that Decuir is passionate about. As he sees it, in today’s world the Christian family needs to stick together more than ever and he wants to provide opportunities for this to happen.

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Staten Island hosting Sunday School Teachers Conference

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.orthodoxherald.com/2011/03/23/sunday-school-teachers%E2%80%99-training-camp-held-at-staten-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-school-teachers%25e2%2580%2599-training-camp-held-at-staten-island
NEW YORK: Area 3, the Staten Island Unit Teachers’ Training Conference of the North-East American Diocese was held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at St. George Orthodox Church, Staten Island, New York.

Around 30 teachers from Staten Island Sunday Schools attended.

Fr. Alex K. Joy, vicar of the host parish opened the program with a prayer. Varughese Mathew, Principal of Sunday School, St. George Orthodox Church, Staten Island, made a brief introduction to the program and welcomed the attendees.

Dr. Alex Thomas made a commendable presentation on teaching techniques, special education for scholar students, which was followed by a model class as well. Korah T. Mani briefed on the Teachers’ Training Certificate Program. Viji Kurian, the Centralized Examination Coordinator, and. Aju Thomas, the Area Coordinator, also addressed the gathering.
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Missionaries arrested in Asia after Prayer Meeting

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://thepersecutiontimes.com/missionaries-arrested-after-house-prayer-meeting/2011/03/23/
SOUTH ASIA – Two Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries were arrested after they conducted a house prayer meeting. Daya Dass and Garima Rongpi have been serving in a South Asian village for three years. They have one small congregation …
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A Christian blog site provides support for those wanting assistance

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.christianchurchnews.info/uncategorized/christian-blog-offers-insightful-help-and-hope/

Individuals of all ages and backgrounds value the support and desire provided through a timely Christian write-up published on a Christian blog site. The lessons discovered by one individual who shares their encounter on  Christian blogs can aid you in steering clear of the exact same mistakes or failure by understanding from the knowledge and wisdom which they are capable to give you now. Your footsteps are ordered by God and as you obtain the help presented via other mature Christians you can obtain a lifeline of hope and the restorative empowerment offered by means of faith in Jesus Christ. There are many journeys in lifestyle which can be made less difficult with the aid of a mature believer. It is equivalent to that secular song, “Lean on Me”. Though the guidance of a mature online writer you can uncover an individual to lean on for truth and courage.

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A look at Church Leadership

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://centerchurch.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/lets-talk-about-church-leadership/
Hey, I am writing briefly here to introduce Sunday’s subject matter for the sermon at church.  This week, I will take a break from the Luke narrative to address an important and timely topic, church governance. Remember that we are a new church, one that started from scratch; nothing was inherited, everything must be created.   Thus on the path to becoming a well established church that is grounded to serve its members and the community well, there are several very important milestones to accomplish.  One of those is leadership development.  As a new church is established, it must take  scriptural measures to develop its leadership structure, or governance.  Who is responsible and for what?  How will the church be led?  How will decisions be made?  What accountability is in place?  These kinds of questions must be answered.  It is clear, that as the church grows larger, the leadership cannot revolve around any one person but the church must raise up more and more leaders who work together as a team.  The biblical solution for the leadership needs of the new and growing church is something called ‘eldership.’
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Getting Help for Troubled Marriages

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.christiannewsradio.info/uncategorized/christianity-tips-for-getting-christian-help-for-troubled-marriage/

Many married couples let their relationships to deteriorate to a point where they already feel enough resentment towards each other, and there is little keeping them together. And, they are teetering on the edge of a break-up before they actually attain Christian Help For Troubled Marriage.

If you feel your marriage is in serious trouble, it is essential for you to take the required steps now that will stop any permanent break up.

And when will you realize that your marriage is so lost that you have to reach out to Christian Help for Troubled Marriage?

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Ministry focuses on Outreach to inmates and military kids

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.goddiscussion.com/44908/ministry-targets-children-of-inmates-children-of-military-personnel/

CEF believes that it is critical to get children between the ages of 5-8 to believe in Jesus Christ (see the promotional video below) so that they will be saved.

CEF has found that the best way to find the approximately seven million children who have a parent either in prison or under federal or state supervision is through the parents. Each year, Mrs. Debbie Walsh, Director of Prison Ministry for Child Evangelism Fellowship, visits an average of 40 prisons around the country where she talks to prisoners during worship services or in their living areas. She supplies the inmates with a booklet entitled “What Went Wrong?” This brief booklet makes the case that a prisoner does not start off with the intention of going to prison. Something goes wrong. Walsh explains, “Unless one is unfairly imprisoned, that something is the sin we all must face.”

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Planting Seeds Through Children’s Books

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://donnaperuginichildrensauthor.com/2011/04/03/childrens-books-plant-seeds/

Gardeners have been checking out their seed options for months now.  Spring is in the air and soil is being prepared.

Did you know that’s what you’re doing everytime you look for a children’s book for your child?

When a gardener wants a new plant, he/she checks for hardiness in their area. They keep in mind what has already been planted and will be something to enrich the view, support the surrounding plants and give them joy while they reap the benefits upon maturity. Yes, that’s your child in a nutshell!

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Kids Bible Study Software

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.childrensfunstore.com/children-s-bible-stories.html

24 Timeless Stories Teach Children the Bible in a Fun and Inspirational Way.

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Bible Study-Who is Worthy to Fight?

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://newbiblestudyonline.blogspot.com/2011/04/st-matthew-chapter-10-verses-36-37-who.html
Our paragraph topic is: (We must give up all for Christ) Part 3. The battle will come. The war has begun and Christ has issued his decree. The disciples are his generals and they will carry the banners into battle. Repent! …
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Easter Resources for Kids Ministry

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://www.effectivechurchcom.com/2011/04/childrens-ministry-resources-for-easter-list-of-links-and-resources-on-this-site/
Effective Church Communications has lots of resources for everyone and especially for ECC MEMBERS for Children’s Ministry for Easter. To make them a little bit easier to find, we’ve put links to below to the major resources. …
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Youth and the impact of Alcohol Marketing in the US

Posted by youthministry – April 7, 2011

Teens (well, people in general) are very impacted by advertising. Lately the alcohol industry has picked up their game in their attempts to get more sales and stats are seeing a great impact these ads are having on youth.

From: http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=4909851&ct=9333845
The Center on Alcohol Marketing & Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry to focus attention and action on industry practices that jeopardize the …
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How to Vlog for Churches

Posted by Editor – April 7, 2011

From: http://rocketplantstudio.com/video-blog-tips-for-church-planters/

Video blogging (or Vlogging) can be a great communication tool for your church.

  • It increases authenticity. People get to see who you are in real time.
  • Low production expectation. These days people are used to seeing YouTube style, low quality video. You don’t need to blow the budget producing these.

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Driving more Traffic to your Church/Youth Website

Posted by youthministry – April 6, 2011

Using the internet has been one of the greatest “marketing” sources for churches. Social Media is also a great source to drive traffic to your church’s website.

From: http://traffic2o.com/how-to-increase-traffic-to-your-church-website-part-2/

Lebanon Church is located in West Mifflin, PA – near Pittsburgh and is offering this free 6 part series on how to drive more traffic to your church website as our outreach to other churches and Christian organizations. Learn how to use keywords, link building strategies, and various search engine optimization techniques to help get your site seen and help further your ministry. Visit our website at www.lebanonpc.org to download the entire presentation in PDF format.

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Youth Groups awarded YAR/DAC

Posted by Editor – April 6, 2011

From: http://blog.leadershipfortwayne.org/?p=264
Youth as Resources Awards YAR/DAC Grants -Fort Wayne, IN - Youth as Resources, a youth program of Leadership Fort Wayne, announces the recipients of the YAR/DAC grants to support and complete community service projects.  Youth as Resources, through a grant from the Drug and Alcohol Consortium (DAC), challenges youth to identify community needs and develop a community service project that will address the need in order to effect positive community change and prevent the use of drugs and alcohol among children ages 5-18.  Leadership Fort Wayne, Inc. is pleased to announce $ 2,472 in grant awards during this year’s YAR grant cycle.
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Using Facebook to help churches expand

Posted by Editor – April 6, 2011

From: http://blog.ourchurch.com/2011/04/01/8-things-pastors-should-do-on-facebook/

We spent a couple of days earlier this week discussing 18 Ways Pastors Can Ruin their Reputation on Facebook. It stirred some emotion as a number of people vented about some of the misuses of Facebook they’ve seen pastors make. If you’re a pastor, I hope that hasn’t scared you away from Facebook, as it remains a great tool for connecting with people within your church and community.

Today we turn towards the positive and look at 8 things pastors should do on Facebook.

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Reading Through the Bible in One Year

Posted by Editor – April 6, 2011

From: http://livinggodsdream.com/bible/day-95-read-the-bible-in-a-year/

read the bible in a year: day 95

Matthew 26:47-75

47 And while he was still talking, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a band armed with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and those in authority over the people. 48 Now the false one had given them a sign saying, The one to whom I give a kiss, that is he: take him. 49 And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss. 50 And Jesus said to him, Friend, do that for which you have come. Then they came and put hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And one of those who were with Jesus put out his hand, and took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear. 52 Then says Jesus to him, Put up your sword again into its place: for all those who take the sword will come to death by the sword. 53 Does it not seem possible to you that if I make request to my Father he will even now send me an army of angels? 54 But how then would the Writings come true, which say that so it has to be? 55 In that hour Jesus said to the people, Have you come out as against a thief with swords and sticks to take me? I was teaching every day in the Temple and you took me not.

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Christians Are Invading the Internet!

Posted by Editor – April 6, 2011

From: http://lifestyle.ezinemark.com/the-christian-community-takes-to-the-web-7d2de709d366.html

The internet is becoming a more common avenue to connect people across the globe who share the same faith. The power of collective prayer can be realized now more than ever with the use of online prayer groups. It is possible to request prayers from people around the world during your times of need, as well as to answer other people’s prayer requests and be a part of a global faith movement. After decades of churches falling behind the technological age, with most churches lacking even a basic website, there is now an influx of followers looking to the web for faith-based questions, like-minded communities, and information on local events. Promoting a Christian lifestyle has never been easier with the development of an online Christian community complete with free Christian music, videos, and chatting.

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