We are kicking off our new series “REFUEL” this Sunday- The series really began last week as we canceled service for “REFUEL Weekend” and asked everyone to take time with their family and with God to prepare for the new year. I am excited about 2010 for New Passion! We are hitting the ground running […]
Live Blogging PDYM the Conference Final Session
Live Blogging Final Session Doug Fields God has the leaders you just have to find them Who do you think cares more about your ministry? You or God? Don’t you think he has the shepherds ready to equip your ministry? There is a myth in the church that you have to be young and cool […]
Live Blogging PDYM the Conference Session 6
Live Blogging Session 6 Doug Fields: Discipleship 1. Discipleship cannot be reduced to programs and people Discipleship can be viewed as 50% Relational 50% Educational If student’s faith is married to a program or a person, when they are gone, their faith is gone 2. An “On Your Own” Discipleship philosophy is a top down […]
Live Blogging PDYM the Conference Session 5
Live Blogging Session 5 Doug Fields: Fellowship 1. Smaller is better when focusing on Fellowship (building relationships) Christ had a group of 12 but invested in 3 Figure out how to make “Large” Feel “Small” 2. Volunteer leaders are better than paid leaders. Paid leaders’ main focus should be to develop other volunteer youth workers, […]
Live Blogging PDYM the Conference Session 4
Live Blogging Session 4 Doug Fields: Worship There is a direct connection between Evangelism and Worship We need to expand our focus of worship to celebrating God Genuine Celebration is attractive and makes a heartfelt connection with unbelievers We have to be careful not to create a “Club” mentality in our environments Be aware of […]