Five Days of Favs: 05

05 DESIGN:

If you're like me, you love design. These are some great resources.

CREATIVE_MYK

[free, quality artwork]

VINE_RESOURCES

[free series art, videos]

STOCK_XCHNG

[free, quality photos]

ELEVATION_CHURCH

[free series art, videos]

HONG_KIAT

[online tips for photoshop, etc]

LIFECHURCH.TV

[free series art, videos, messages]

IGNITER_MEDIA

[quality videos]

Five Days of Favs: 04

04 PODCASTS:

Great mix of leaders &insightful thoughts to help you grow.

THE_CITY_CHURCH

[judah smith :: adults]

CATALYST

[mixture of interviews :: nextgen leaders]

ROCHESTER_FIRST

[richard crisco :: adults]

MARS_HILL_CHURCH

[mark driscoll :: intellects]

ANDY_STANLEY_LEADERSHIP

[andy stanley :: leaders]

220_POWER

[joel stockstill :: youth]

iLEAD

[rod loy :: leaders]

Five Days of Favs: 03

03 WORD:

These will help you better understand &get into God's Word.

Remember, it's living &powerful.

NLT

[new living translation :: a simplistic &recommended for students]

GOT_QUESTIONS

[biblical answers for hot topic questions :: more than 200,000]

NEWTHRU30

[a systematic reading plan :: the new testament in 30 days]

STUDY_TOOLS

[resources for deeper study :: commentaries, online dictionaries, etc]

ESV

[english standard version :: one of the most accurate word for word translations available]

YOUVERSION

[several online translations :: helpful search tools]

Five Days of Favs: 02

02 MISC:

Random list, but most will find them helpful.

XXXCHURCH

[internet accountability :: 40% of pastors looked at porn today :: guard your heart :: it's free]

SIMPLY_YOUTH_MINISTRY

[check out the "freebies" section :: founded by doug fields]

URBAN_FONTS

[hundreds of free fonts :: most are quality :: for pc &mac]

WORLD_FACTBOOK

[from the U.S. CIA :: detailed info from every country :: population, economy, government, &more :: great for planning missions]

DARE2SHARE

[learn about different worldviews :: wiccan, morman, agnostic, etc :: understand what kids believe]

YOUTH_LEADERS_COACH

[mentoring &message downloads :: again, see the "freebies" tab :: Jeanne never gets old :: huge encouragement]

PRINT_RUNNER

[affordable, quality prints :: anything from postcards to door hangers]

THE_FIFTY_TWO

[52 weeks of messages, slides, &ideas :: best part is it costs nada]

Five Days of Favs: 01

To grow fruit, the plant must be fed from different sources (water, soil, sunlight). Over the next five days, I'll be listing my favorite sources.

01 BLOGS:

These are mainly directed at people in ministry, but can be helpful to everyone. Woman in ministry? See my wife, she's got the goods.

CRAIG_GROSCHEL

[pastor @lifechurch.tv :: 2nd largest church in america :: focuses on pastoral leadership &unity]

JEANNE_MAYO

[youth pastor @the tabernacle ag :: national youth communicator :: the cadre madre :: focuses on balancing life &ministry]

MARK_BATTERSON

[pastor @national community church :: author "in a pit with a lion on a snowy day" :: focuses on everything :: very balanced approach]

PERRY_NOBLE

[pastor @new spring church :: a little on the direct side :: but very good :: focuses on church growth &pastoral leadership]

JOSH_GRIFFIN

[youth pastor @saddleback church :: yes, rick warren's guy :: focuses on youth ministry :: be sure to read his "weekend review"]

MICHAEL_HYATT

[ceo @thomas nelson publishing :: focuses on practical leadership :: very practical]

STEVEN_FURTICK

[pastor @elevation church :: leading 5000+ in less than 3 years :: and he's only 30 :: focuses on spiritual growth]

THE DAY AFTER II

Last night, we wrapped up our series "Anythingoes" with open Q&A. Brave? Yes, indeed.

SETTING: Renew (middle, high school, &young adult service)

SPEAKERS: Myself &Brian Massinger

PLAN:

:03 Countdown Video

:05 Praise Song ("Live For You Alone" by Interface)

:05 Promo Video (used clips from "Benchwarmers")

:03 Rules of Engagement (01. ask anything, just ask in the right way [we had 2 leaders filtering questions] 02. this is not a debate, just biblical answers)

:15 Q&A

:05 Offering

:05 Worship Song ("From the Inside" Out by Hillsong United)

:30 Q&A

:07 Worship Song ("Take My Life" by Interface)

TAKEWAY: In years past, most were hot topic questions (abortion, homosexuality, cussing, drinking, etc). This year, most were theological questions (free will, paranormal activity, sovereignty, predestination, etc).

We had to scratch the plan once we opened the mics. Questions didn't stop for 70 mins. Highly recommend doing a series like this.

THE DAY AFTER I

Every Monday or Thursday, I will give a recap of the worship or small group experience from the night before (mainly for youth leaders). After meeting with my fictional creative team, I decided to name this weekly post, "The Day After".

SETTING: "The Society" small group.

FROLIC: Played "Monster Pong" for the first time. Same concept as "Beer Pong", but used Monster instead. [25 mins]

GRUB: Old Mexico. It's cheap &tasty. [30 mins]

TAKEAWAY: Expository study in James. Jason Robbins created the layout. Talk was open &real. Discussed trials &perseverance. Calm seas do not make good sailors. [25 mins]

WORSHIP: Individual worship &prayer, then ended in group prayer. "Fire Fall Down" by Hillsong United, "Here In Your Presence" by New Life Worship was on the playlist. Oldies, but goodies. [15 minutes]

Thanks to Josh Griffin for this idea. Hope it inspires you to give 100%.