Taking a cue from my friend Andy Root, I’ve decided to give away some copies of my most recent books entitled, Story, Signs and Sacred Rhythms: A Narrative Approach to Youth Ministry and Clear: 8 Lessons on the Theological Foundations of Faith.
Anyone interested in potentially using these books as a tool in within their ministry [...]
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A Couple of Resources For Your Ministry Team and Students
Posted: 30th August 2010 by Chris in Youth Ministry0
I typically read/purchase two types of books—theology books and business books. It’s just where I am living right now. One day I hope to get back to some fiction.
When I read most theology books, I am impressed by the intricacy, abstractness, and hidden thought and meaning…so I read more of them. I read more of [...]
My friends Steve Argue, Lilly Lewin and Brooklyn Lyndsey have posted some interesting thoughts on consumerism and the church over at Slant33.com. Check it out and enter into the conversation!
I met Andy a few years ago at a National Youth Worker Convention. I had just read his book called, Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry so naturally I had tons of questions that ultimately led to great conversations. Since then Andy has become a friend and a voice in which I gladly tune my ears to.
Since [...]
A quick Google search indicates that youth workers are, at the very least, giving fragments of their attention to missional thought and practice. I googled missional youth ministry and was quickly introduced to some people and websites offering thoughtful insights about what it means to cultivate missional environments for young people to learn and grow.
However, [...]
Coming to Chicago (&other locations) for $5 Training!
Posted: 10th August 2010 by Chris in Events, Training, Youth MinistryEven after a year of visiting 12 locations to present our $5 Training I still get people who ask me, “Is this for real? I can really bring all my volunteer leaders to your training for only $5 a person? C’mon, what’s the catch?” Honestly, there is no catch, I promise. Barefoot is about inspiring, [...]
The last few weeks I’ve been asked repeatedly if I am going to start blogging again and my answer has been, “I hope so.” A few weeks back YS ranked my blog in the top 10 youth ministry blogs which has driven crazy traffic to my site. Again, thanks YS. I’m sure new onlookers have [...]
My friend Marko was giving me junk in an email today for being ranked 9 out of the top 20 youth ministry blogs by Youth Specialites when I haven’t even posted since March! So… I thought it would be a good idea to throw a post up here and get back in the game. Thanks [...]
A few weeks ago I mentioned that Barefoot Ministries acquired The Journal of Student Ministries (read the my post about that HERE) and that we would be launching a re-designed journal in its place called, Immerse: A Journal of Faith, Life and Youth Ministry. We launched the beta website today at www.immersejournal.com and we are [...]
A couple of friends (Mike King, Scot McKnight and Dave Rahn) have started a wonderful conversation on the mission of God over at www.slant33.com. Check it out HERE!