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On today's program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new SBC President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year's presidential campaign? We also highlight the results are in from our summer survey of top ministry executives. They tell us their biggest challenges—and hopes for the future. But first, a former youth volunteer for Vineyard Church in Anaheim, California, has been sentenced to more than 120 years in prison. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Jessica Eturralde, Daniel Ritchie, Kim Roberts, Tiffany Stanley, Yonat Shimron, Anna Piela, and Brittany Smith. A special thanks to the National Association of Evangelicals for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.   FIRST SEGMENT Warren: Hello everybody. I'm Warren Smith, coming to you from Charlotte, North Carolina. Natasha: And I'm Natasha Cowden, coming to you from Denver, Colorado. And we'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Warren: On today's program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new S-B-C President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year's presidential campaign? And, the results are in from our summer survey of top ministry executives. They tell us their biggest challenges—and hopes for the future. Natasha But first, a former youth volunteer for Vineyard Church in Anaheim, California, has been sentenced to more than 120 years in prison. Warren: Todd Christian Hartman, 41, has been sentenced to 125 years to life for collecting and creating child pornography materials and molesting four girls between the years 2009 and 2014. In 2015, investigators found hundreds of child pornography images and videos in Hartman's Newport Beach home. Federal agents arrested Hartman on child pornography charges, but the case collapsed after a judge ruled he was not informed of his Miranda rights at the time of his arrest. Natasha: What happened next? Warren: In 2016, Hartman contacted the father of two of his victims and admitted to repeatedly molesting one of them after meeting through his volunteer work at the Anaheim Vineyard Church children's ministry, starting when the girl was 6 years old. Hartman was also convicted of molesting the girl's younger sister and molesting a 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl at a sleepover in 2009. Natasha: How did the church respond? Warren: MinistryWatch contacted the Dwelling Place to inquire about Vineyard's handling of the employee's concerns, including whether or not church leadership was informed. We have not yet heard back at the time of publication. Natasha: Let's move to our next story Warren: A Colorado man has been sentenced to at least eight years in prison for sexually abusing a child, with the possibility of life behind bars. Michael Paustian, age 53, pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child from a position of trust for a victim under the age of 15. He also pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Both are class 3 felonies. Natasha: Was he connected to a ministry? Warren: Paustian was employed by Group Publishing as the company's creative director. Group Publishing is widely known for publishing curriculum used by churches. He'd began working at Group Publishing in 2005, and informed “company leaders in 2023 that he was being accused of incidents that allegedly happened in his home 18 years ago, not related to his work at Group.”

The American church is in decline. Secularism is fast gaining traction in culture. Dawn and Steve welcome Rick Lawrence to discuss his book Jesus Editing: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church. Rick is Executive Director of Vibrant Faith, a ministry resourcing, training, coaching, and research organization. He’s an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. For many years he led Group Publishing’s Youth Ministry Resourcing Team, and helped launch its “Jesus-Centered” line of adult resources. He also leads a “home church” for young people: Pursuing the Heart of Jesus, Not His Recipes. He’s the general editor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible, and author of many books, including The Suicide Solution, Jesus-Centered Daily, and The Jesus-Centered Life. He’s host of the popular podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus. He’s married to Beverly Rose and has two young-adult daughters, Lucy and Emma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Year after year, thousands of churches across America are closing. Churches that were once the heart and soul of their communities are now shrinking both in size and influence, leading author and filmmaker Thom Schultz to try to figure out why. The creator of the film, When God Left the Building, Thom joins the pod to talk about the spiritual malaise, refusal to change, and an irrelevance to modern life that doom so many churches.  Thom also shares some signs of life and hope for fresh expressions of church and ministry.  Thom Schultz is an author, filmmaker, publisher and innovator in resources for churches. He is the director of the documentary feature film “When God Left the Building.” He's the co-author, along with his wife Joani, of many books, including Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore, The One Thing, and Don't Just Teach . . . Reach. And his blog is called Holy Soup. Thom founded the international multimedia company Group Publishing in 1974, and continues to serve as its president. Group publishes books, Bibles and educational resources for churches and Christians around the world. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

According to a recent article in Reuters, life expectancy fell once again in 2021, but of note is the fact that suicide related deaths were the third leading contributor to the decline in life expectancy for men. The CDC states that there is a death by suicide every 11 minutes. These facts are jaw dropping, but there is a solution and a way to improve your brain health. Dr. Daniel Emina, a psychiatrist and associate medical director of Amen Clinics, and Rick Lawrence, the general editor of the #1 bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible and host of the podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, have collaborated to end the epidemic in their book The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness. Throughout The Suicide Solution, the authors use computer hardware and software as metaphors for the body's biology and psychology to show how suicide is generally the culmination of a malfunction or failure of these two systems. Dr. Emina and Lawrence also include a vast array of simple, daily habits that enhance brain health—from walking barefoot outside to naming our negative self-stories. About Rick LawrenceLike everyone else, I usually introduce myself by listing what I do, rather than describing what's most important to me. So I'll take the road less traveled and answer this question first: “What do you stand for?”I stand for the mission of Jesus in the world, not because it's the Christian thing to do, but because I'm captured and conquered by His heart...The truth that overshadows everything in my life is simple: I am ruined by Jesus and ruined for Jesus. I mean, my love for Jesus, and my pursuit of Him, infiltrates every aspect of my identity. He is my raw necessity—most days, I'm desperate for Him in the same way a man crawling through the desert is desperate for water.Under that overshadowing truth, I'm a husband to Bev, a spitfire Irish/Italian wife, and father to two delightful girls, Lucy and Emma. Every living thing in our home was female until a certain brutish male cat joined our all-girl pet lineup.I'm Executive Director of Vibrant Faith—we come alongside ministry leaders to resource, train, coach, and conduct large-scale research projects. We have a rich history in the church, living out the vision of our founder, Dr. Merton Strommen. I invite you to “taste and see” what we're doing at VibrantFaith.org. I'm an author of 40 books and curriculums, and a speaker, ministry leader, and trainer. For three decades I led the youth ministry resourcing and training mission of Group Publishing, and was Executive Editor of GROUP Magazine. While there, I helped launch a line of books and resources for adults called “Jesus-Centered.”I'm also the creator and host of a podcast called Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, now in its sixth season.http://ricklawrence.com

Did you know that God is Wild About us...Let me show you how much!Today we are inspired by the lyrics of God is Wild About us from Soundtrack of VBS 2021 Treasured. VBS IS BACK FIRST REFORMED CHURCH! August 8-12 5:30pm-8:30pmAlso Available on FACEBOOK LIVE!FRC Walden NY FRC Walden NY Group James O'ConnellSpecial Thanks for the use of the musicGroup VBS9.26K subscribershttps://youtu.be/74cwB7N8jKI161,710 views Premiered Jul 18, 2021 Enjoy the music…sing and dance along to Wild About Us music video from Treasured VBS! If you're a family and want to listen to this song on your streaming device, you can find in your favorite streaming platform by searching for the name of this song or simply search "Lifetree Kids." If you're a church and want to use this song in your children's ministry, it's not allowable to do this through YouTube. To browse our library of music video downloads you can purchase for this usage, click here to visit our corporate website: group.com/musicandvideodownloads SUBSCRIBE to get notified when new Lifetree Kids videos are posted: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIlw... Get more Lifetree Kids! Lifetree Kids YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIlw... Like Lifetree on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifetreeKids Follow Lifetree on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lifetreekids/ Wild About Us! by Jay Stocker. © 2011, 2021 Group Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No unauthorized use or duplication permittedhttps://www.facebook.com/Revjimoc@FRC Walden NY | FacebookHave Faith Let it Begin.... any prayer request email: angel@havefaithletitbegin.comWebsite: https://havefaithletitbegin.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QziAoxWccLMOezEFS8XlgTwitter: https://twitter.com/HaveFaithlibFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFLIB1978Mailing address P.O.Box 147 Walden NY 12586Special Thanks to all those who support Have Faith Let it BeginSpecial Thanks to Music Radio Creative: Voice Andrew Special Thanks to https://musicradiocreative.com/ for voice over Special thanks to Rod Freeman - https://www.SmallBizUp.comCheck out a Podcast that I am happy to Produce/Co-Host with Dr. Tom EanelliTHE CROC Podcast Sunday's at 9am!

Follow along with the message notes here: http://bible.com/events/48744856 If you made a decision to follow Christ today, email "I Choose Christ" to office@gotocrossroads.com If you have any prayer needs, we would love to partner with you in prayer. Click the link on the website, or email us prayer@gotocrossroads.com You can continue to partner with us to introduce people to Jesus and help them follow Him, by giving at https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1039731 www.gotocrossroads.com Podcasts search: gotocrossroads -or- (for iTunes) Crossroads Church Temecula "Like" us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/gotocrossroads/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotocrossroads Rocky Railway copyright 2021 from Group Publishing music and videos used with permission

Warning: The following contains discussion of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sex trafficking, which may be disturbing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. You're listening to episode #95 with Megan Lundstrom. In this episode we talk about Megan's personal story with sex trafficking, as well as signs to look for, and red flags when it comes to human trafficking. Megan also dispels some myths that many people have bought into when it comes to sex trafficking and conspiracy theories that are currently rampant. Learn more about Megan: Megan Lundstrom is the founder and Executive Director of Colorado-based, nationally serving non-profit, Free Our Girls since 2014. The organization is dedicated to the economic empowerment of survivors of domestic sex trafficking and specializes in programming and advocacy in rural areas. Ms. Lundstrom is also the Co-Director of Avery Research & Consulting, an agency dedicated to survivor-centered academic applied research on the commercial sex trade. Ms. Lundstrom began consulting with Larimer County's Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children's Multi-Disciplinary Response Team in 2017 and has remained a steering committee member through the present. Ms. Lundstrom has been a consultant for the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, and Polaris Project on On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes, as well as Integrating Survivor Voice into Research. She has created and delivered numerous training and educational presentations both in the academic community as well as for agencies such as UC Health, Planned Parenthood, Delta Airlines, American College of Nurse-Midwives, United States Department of Agriculture, the Colorado Organization for Victims Advocacy, Girls Education and Mentoring Services, and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Institute at Villanova University Law School. Megan is currently a fellow for the Office for Trafficking in Persons' Human Trafficking Leadership Academy. Ms. Lundstrom was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Colorado Front Range Anti-Trafficking Coalition, and Free Our Girls was awarded the Education and Innovation Award in 2018 from Group Publishing and the Right on the Money award from the Consumers United Association for Taking Flight, the organization's economic empowerment direct service program and financial literacy curriculum for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Ms. Lundstrom's research on cultic theory was internationally published through United Nations University's Delta 8.7 and presented at the International Cultic Studies Association annual conference, both in 2018. Megan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Sociology, both from the University of Northern Colorado. Connect with Megan Lundstom: Megan's Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamaveryday (https://www.facebook.com/iamaveryday) The Avery Center Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theaverycenterorg (https://www.facebook.com/theaverycenterorg) The Avery Center Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theaverycenterorg/ (https://www.instagram.com/theaverycenterorg/) Want more of The We Podcast? To listen to more awesome episodes on Loudspeaker.fm or on any of your favorite podcasting apps. The We Spot is your go-to place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We would love to connect with you! Find us on: https://www.facebook.com/thewespot (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thewespot/ (Instagram) https://www.thewespot.com (www.thewespot.com) Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! Editor's Note: We fully understand that not all people involved in platforms like OnlyFans and PornHub are victims and everyone has a right to their own sexual expression. Some of the claims about these platforms have been disputed. And, as in everything there are two sides of the coin. In this episode we... Support this podcast

Warning: The following contains discussion of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sex trafficking, which may be disturbing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. You're listening to episode #95 with Megan Lundstrom. In this episode we talk about Megan's personal story with sex trafficking, as well as signs to look for, and red flags when it comes to human trafficking. Megan also dispels some myths that many people have bought into when it comes to sex trafficking and conspiracy theories that are currently rampant. Learn more about Megan: Megan Lundstrom is the founder and Executive Director of Colorado-based, nationally serving non-profit, Free Our Girls since 2014. The organization is dedicated to the economic empowerment of survivors of domestic sex trafficking and specializes in programming and advocacy in rural areas. Ms. Lundstrom is also the Co-Director of Avery Research & Consulting, an agency dedicated to survivor-centered academic applied research on the commercial sex trade. Ms. Lundstrom began consulting with Larimer County’s Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children’s Multi-Disciplinary Response Team in 2017 and has remained a steering committee member through the present. Ms. Lundstrom has been a consultant for the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, and Polaris Project on On-Ramps, Intersections, and Exit Routes, as well as Integrating Survivor Voice into Research. She has created and delivered numerous training and educational presentations both in the academic community as well as for agencies such as UC Health, Planned Parenthood, Delta Airlines, American College of Nurse-Midwives, United States Department of Agriculture, the Colorado Organization for Victims Advocacy, Girls Education and Mentoring Services, and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Institute at Villanova University Law School. Megan is currently a fellow for the Office for Trafficking in Persons’ Human Trafficking Leadership Academy. Ms. Lundstrom was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Colorado Front Range Anti-Trafficking Coalition, and Free Our Girls was awarded the Education and Innovation Award in 2018 from Group Publishing and the Right on the Money award from the Consumers United Association for Taking Flight, the organization’s economic empowerment direct service program and financial literacy curriculum for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Ms. Lundstrom’s research on cultic theory was internationally published through United Nations University’s Delta 8.7 and presented at the International Cultic Studies Association annual conference, both in 2018. Megan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Sociology, both from the University of Northern Colorado. Connect with Megan Lundstom: Megan's Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamaveryday (https://www.facebook.com/iamaveryday) The Avery Center Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theaverycenterorg (https://www.facebook.com/theaverycenterorg) The Avery Center Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/theaverycenterorg/ (https://www.instagram.com/theaverycenterorg/) Want more of The We Podcast? To listen to more awesome episodes on Loudspeaker.fm or on any of your favorite podcasting apps. The We Spot is your go-to place for intentional growth, connection, authenticity, and encouragement. We would love to connect with you! Find us on: https://www.facebook.com/thewespot (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thewespot/ (Instagram) https://my.captivate.fm/www.thewespot.com (www.thewespot.com) Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us! Editor's Note: We fully understand that not all people involved in platforms like OnlyFans and PornHub are victims and everyone has a right to their own sexual expression. Some of the claims about these platforms have been disputed. And, as in everything there are two sides of the coin. In this Support this podcast

Amber Holbrook is a bi-vocational kid's pastor from Lexington, Nebraska.  Listen as she shares how the children in her church raised over $2000 for BGMC (Boy's & Girl's Missionary Challenge) to bless missionaries through personal projects and outreach to her community.  Amber's go-to easy lesson guide for kids services:Kids' Travel Guide Series from Group Publishing  - https://amzn.to/2MbuQIdGo-to Book for leadership:Strong Enough to Last - by David Boyd - https://amzn.to/2Mf50TIAmber's tool for connecting and ministering to her church families through Covid has been by implementing an email newsletter...  lessons, links, videos and more!Mailchimp.comConstantContact.comGMASS - Google Mass EmailShare our podcast with friends on your favorite player!https://kidsministryleaderpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ We invite you to support our channel by becoming a patron:https://www.patreon.com/kidsministryleaderYou can also help by taking advantage of our resource links to get great kidmin stuff!  https://www.kidsministryleader.com

Sometimes it's hard to relate to the Bible. Even with thousands of translations, it can be challenging to experience the Bible as the interactive story that it is. On this episode of Christian Curious, we discuss a book that aims to meet that challenge-- 'Eyewitness: The Visual Bible Experience'. This illustrated storybook has no shortage of depth and truly captivates the mind and emotions! Step into the creative process of Joani and Thom Schultz of Group Publishing, as well as dozens of artists from all over the world.Purchase the book here:https://www.group.com/product/9781470759575-eyewitness-visual-bible-experience.dohttps://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-Visual-Experience-Jeff-White/dp/1470759578

Today Jesse and Jason interview Thom & Joani Schultz of Group Publishing about their new project: Eyewitness - The Visual Bible Experience. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode163

Joani Schultz is Group Publishing's Chief Creative Officer. She oversees the creation of Group's resources, training, and services for children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult ministry, and church leadership. She's the author of numerous books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." She leads the teams that create Group's Bible curriculum, vacation Bible school, books, magazines, conferences, music, and training. Today I’m specifically interviewing her about Eyewitness: The Visual Experience Bible, by Jeff White. Learn more at experienceeyewitness.com

Joani Schultz is Group Publishing's Chief Creative Officer. She oversees the creation of Group's resources, training, and services for children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult ministry, and church leadership. She's the author of numerous books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." She leads the teams that create Group's Bible curriculum, vacation Bible school, books, magazines, conferences, music, and training. Today I’m specifically interviewing her about Eyewitness: The Visual Experience Bible, by Jeff White. Learn more at experienceeyewitness.com

Pastor Randy Jumper serves as the young adult pastor at First Assembly in North Little Rock, Arkansas! NXT YA/UNITE is a place where young adults inNorth Little Rock come together for a weekly service and grow in Christ together. He has over 20 years of experience in young adult ministry.  Here's an article Pastor Randy wrote to help those who are new to young adult ministry or might be starting something new:  I'm excited that you are going to be helping reach young adults!  You'll find it to be an exciting time of ministry and fun!  I know I love it.   A couple resources to start with.  Check out these websites:   Youngadults.ag.org  go down to the resources pages.  There are several articles we've written to help start and grow a young adult ministry   Facebook - become a young adult facebook member.  Find the links on the youngadults website. On the Resources page, under leadership, click Building the Ministry.  It's a great resource for information!   Books you might want to consider reading:   College Ministry from Scratch by Chuck Bomar and College ministry 101 by the same author.   Practical Young adult Ministry from Group Publishing.   Lost and Found by Ed Stetzer   Sustainable Young Adult Ministry by Mark DeVries and Scott Pontier   Where do you start?  Most people will tell you relationships, discussion based teaching, and other basic info.  All that is true and important parts, but if you are like me, you want something to "do."     I know I need to be open to young adults, pray for the Holy Spirit to work in young adults, build meaningful relationships with young adults, etc...but what do I "do" to do that?  If I were you, I start with two simple steps:   Step One:  Make 5 lists.   Yep, get a piece of paper and a pen out and make some lists (OK, turn your laptop since nobody uses pens and paper anymore).  I regularly make some lists when starting a new area of ministry with young adults.  They are simple:   List 1:  Who are our young adults? Write down the names of all the young adults currently in your church and/or influence.  Your pastor may need to help you.  The size of your church will impact this list.  If you have a database system your church uses to record attendance, get help from it.  Because of our church size, we narrow it to young adults 17 - 30 and who have attended at least 2 times in the last year.  We annually go through this list.  But it started with a piece of paper and a pen writing down the names of real people we want to minister to and with.   List 2:  What is our church doing with young adults now? Don't write "nothing"!  You might be surprised. Start asking questions about what is going on in your church. Look at List 1 and see where YA's are now! I promise you they are there and already active in some place. Are young adults from list one Sunday school teachers for kids? Youth sponsors?  In the choir? Is there a small group for them?  Maybe a class? Do the YA's go out to eat every Sunday after church - do they sit together in the sanctuary? Are they on the Sunday worship team?  My guess is that at least 1 young adult is doing something, somewhere at your church.  This will help you better leverage them and others for future involvement and understand who is involved and who is a leader.  You might have an organic group of YA's already together, you just need to connect with them and mobilize them.   List 3:  What do you and your pastor want to see developed? What is your assignment?  Is it growing the church?  Evangelizing young adults in the community? Keeping your current young adults?  Providing fun activities only?  Discipleship only? Starting a Sunday school class? Starting a special service? If the answer to all those questions is a yes!  Then then narrow it down for what you want to accomplish in the first 3 months, first 6 months and then the first year.  Set an agenda for what you both are wanting to do for the kingdom.  When you know your assignment, you'll know the direction to take to fulfill that assignment.  Make sure you and the church leaders are on the same page.  There is nothing worse than achieving your goal - only to find out it was the wrong goal.   List 4:  Who is on your team? You'll need several people, especially some young adults from list 1, to join you in launching this ministry.  Young adults need ministered WITH, not necessarily ministered TO.  Get buy in and recruit some young adults and other people to help you do this and do this well.  I'd say get as many as possible on this team.  If possible I like the number 5 (notice the 5 lists!).  Five people is a good size team to manage and lead.  What if we only have 5 young adults to start with....no problem, use the 5 of them as leaders to start your group.   List 5: What is going to happen for the next 6 months   Take all this and build a game plan.  The President of the United States maps the first 100 days.  Most NFL football teams script the first quarter and even first half of football plays they are going to run. You do the same.  Script what you'll do for the next 6 months at least, and then work your way backwards with planning, recruitment and involvement. Script what is going to happen with young adults every week for the next 6 months. Some weeks you'll have more than others, maybe even no scheduled events or activities, but do something every week to minister to young adults (maybe all you do that week is Facebook every young adult in your church and tell them they matter to you!)   If you want to send me any of this to look through and offer my suggestions - not sure they'll be any good, but I'll try.     BONUS:  Change the Way You Eat   This isn't diet advice, its ministry advice.  Never eat alone if at all possible.  Every Sunday possible have a young adult over to your house for lunch or dinner.  Go out to eat with a young adult.  Go get coffee with them on campus.  I can't think of the last time a week went by and I was not eating with a young adult.

Wende returns from paradise. Is the Force the same as the Holy Spirit? Pope Francis slaps a woman, then kisses a nun. Also, can Christians plagiarize freely?  Then, Rick Lawrence joins us from Group Publishing and talks about the state of youth ministry and discipleship. Rick shares a TON of resources with us that can be found here:  Youth Ministry Local Training for 2019: youthministrylocaltraining.com Youth Ministry Reboot Event (Feb 19-21, 2020): group.com/reboot LIVE Curriculum: livecurriculum.com Group U (Online Youth Ministry Certification Courses): groupu.group.com Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry (Book): https://tinyurl.com/y22qn7oh The Jesus-Centered Life (Book): https://tinyurl.com/y5axkgtl Spiritual Grit (Book): https://tinyurl.com/y3ydnhnl The God Who Fights for You (Book): https://tinyurl.com/y5scrq9q

Tony Myles is a real guy with a real family following a real God. He and his bride Katie have been married and honeymooning for a whole lot of years. These days they're parenting their kids through the teenage years and elementary school years on the easy days and the tough days. Depending upon when you bump into him, you can find Tony serving families, leaders and individuals of all ages... or simply sitting across from someone needing perspective. Tony has served as a Lead Pastor, Staff Pastor and volunteer in ministry, and has a Master’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He regularly serves as a national conference speaker, is an active author for multiple publishers, and invests into higher learning as an adjunct professor at Crown College. For four years Tony regularly wrote a newspaper column for the Cleveland suburbs called “Fully-Alive Living” that reached 63,000 weekly readers. He also was a featured faith commentator on WKYC-NBC. A mentor, coach, and pastor, Tony invests in leaders, families, and students at Riverside Church in Big Lake, Minnesota. If it’s a really good day, you'll find him and his family hanging out together, each sipping on a fruit smoothie.Links:https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Myles/e/B004R6NUDChttps://youthministry.com/author/tonymyles/https://www.mylifetree.com/author/tmyles/http://tonymyles.blogspot.com/http://facebook.com/tonymylesIf you would like to share your story on EHAS, you can contact me in the following ways.Twitter: @knatradioemail: knatradio@gmail.comfacebook: Everybody Has a StoryVisit my patreon page: Everyone Has A StoryVisit my merchandise store and get some swag: EHAS at ThreadlessSome music in this episode was used by permission from Teknoaxe.You can find his awesome royalty free music hereSupport the showSupport the show (https://t.co/hIGwCA29n1)

This Sunday was a Family Experience, so we sang, talked, and had fun together from babies to seniors. While we regularly have times for age specific programs, we also think there should be times to follow Jesus together.During this message, we had an object lesson, video, and discussion time which were removed for this podcast.Our main point was that God will help everyone overcome sin when we invite Him.Bible App Notes bit.ly/ForEveryoneWeek5Resources from North Point Community Church, N.T. Wright, and Group Publishing.

Kyle and Matt sit down together to discuss Southern Baptist's favorite summertime tradition–VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! We also discuss what on earth Group Publishing was thinking with some of their material, the purpose of VBS, and some best-practices.  Visit our digs at: http://notanotherbaptistpodcast.com   Like us on FB at: http://facebook.com/notanotherbaptistpodcast   Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NAB_Podcast   We're grateful for our partnerships with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Christian Standard Bible...find out more at http://swbts.edu and http://csbible.com

Our Fourth Legend -- Walt Mueller It was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the charts. Morgan Freeman was Driving Miss Daisy. And a little-known youth pastor from Pennsylvania got a crazy idea to start a resource ministry to help youth workers and parents navigate the travails of youth culture.   That was Walt Mueller, and his brainchild was the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). For the past 30 years--through books, podcasts, workshops, speaking engagements and tons and tons of online resources--CPYU has been a key player in the youth ministry world. For many veteran youth workers, Walt and his team at CPYU have been like a soundtrack to a life in youth ministry.    During our talk with Walt, we learned about his call to begin CPYU, the spiritual challenges of being a researcher into an often discouraging and even depressing youth culture, and his heart to bring solid theological and practical help to today's youth workers. We also heard some great stories from Youth Specialties conventions of the past, including a near-sparring episode that ensued one year during a panel discussion on rock music.   Through it all, Walt has remained relevant, faithful, and available to all of us, and for that we are thankful. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture. He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn't Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007); I Want to Talk With my Teen About Movies, Music & More (Standard Publishing, September 2006); Engaging The Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews To Christian Truth (InterVarsity Press, February 2006); and the critically acclaimed Gold Medallion Award winner, Understanding Today's Youth Culture (Tyndale House, 1994). He is also a regular contributor to numerous journals and magazines. A graduate of Geneva College (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Walt earned his doctorate at Gordon-Conwell in “Ministry to Postmodern Generations.” Walt has served in ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and as a youth pastor in churches in Johnstown, PA and Philadelphia. Walt's wife Lisa has served behind the scenes since day one as CPYU's secretary. A graduate of Geneva College who has a background in radio, Lisa's voice can be heard on CPYU's daily Youth Culture Today radio spot. Walt and Lisa live in Elizabethtown and have four children.   Mentioned on today's episode: Center for Parent/Youth Understanding CPYU has too many resources to mention. Check out their podcasts, blogs and nearly limitless articles of interest on youth culture and trends. It will make you look smarter than you are!  

Our Fourth Legend -- Walt MuellerIt was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the charts. Morgan Freeman was Driving Miss Daisy. And a little-known youth pastor from Pennsylvania got a crazy idea to start a resource ministry to help youth workers and parents navigate the travails of youth culture.  That was Walt Mueller, and his brainchild was the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). For the past 30 years--through books, podcasts, workshops, speaking engagements and tons and tons of online resources--CPYU has been a key player in the youth ministry world. For many veteran youth workers, Walt and his team at CPYU have been like a soundtrack to a life in youth ministry.  During our talk with Walt, we learned about his call to begin CPYU, the spiritual challenges of being a researcher into an often discouraging and even depressing youth culture, and his heart to bring solid theological and practical help to today's youth workers. We also heard some great stories from Youth Specialties conventions of the past, including a near-sparring episode that ensued one year during a panel discussion on rock music. Through it all, Walt has remained relevant, faithful, and available to all of us, and for that we are thankful.Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture. He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007); I Want to Talk With my Teen About Movies, Music & More (Standard Publishing, September 2006); Engaging The Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews To Christian Truth (InterVarsity Press, February 2006); and the critically acclaimed Gold Medallion Award winner, Understanding Today’s Youth Culture (Tyndale House, 1994). He is also a regular contributor to numerous journals and magazines. A graduate of Geneva College (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Walt earned his doctorate at Gordon-Conwell in “Ministry to Postmodern Generations.” Walt has served in ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and as a youth pastor in churches in Johnstown, PA and Philadelphia. Walt's wife Lisa has served behind the scenes since day one as CPYU’s secretary. A graduate of Geneva College who has a background in radio, Lisa’s voice can be heard on CPYU’s daily Youth Culture Today radio spot. Walt and Lisa live in Elizabethtown and have four children. Mentioned on today's episode:Center for Parent/Youth UnderstandingCPYU has too many resources to mention. Check out their podcasts, blogs and nearly limitless articles of interest on youth culture and trends. It will make you look smarter than you are! 

Thom Schultz is the president and founder of Group Publishing and Lifetree Cafe. He's the author of many books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." He's the director of the documentary film "When God Left the Building." Thom is the founder of Group Serves, which organizes volunteer mission experiences to help disadvantaged families throughout the world. Thom’s blog and podcast, HolySoup.com, challenges the status quo. Connect with Thom at HolySoup.com and Group.com   The My Story Podcast is Sponsored by ConjoStudios, LLCFor professional, award-winning video production, visit our sponsor: www.conjostudios.com Like the music on the show? Check out Drew Davidsen's music at www.drewdavidsen.comCheck out our pics on Instagram: @MyStoryPodcast  Send us a tweet @MyStory_Podcast And LIKE us on Facebook. We like to be liked.  

In this episode, I talk with Craig Cable of Group Publishing. Craig oversees the publishing of different ministry resources, and also has experience in safety and security. He is now leading an initiative church security, and helps train ministry leaders on how to create safe environments. Craig talks about common mistakes he sees churches make, […] The post Episode 129: Craig Cable on Church Security appeared first on nickblevins.com.

Today we talk with Thom & Joani Schultz (Founder & CCO of Group Publishing)and discuss the passion and pain of revitalizing the local church. Is the lecture-style sermon dead and we don't know it?  Have we failed to reach the culture for Christ because we're stuck in a Sunday morning formula that no longer connects?  If so, what's the alternative?

Walt and Jason open the podcast discussing youth culture news related to playing in the dirt, new words in the dictionary, teens and food insecurities, and a new app to combat bullying. Then during the interview segment our friend Rick Lawrence, the Executive Editor of Group Magazine joins us. Rick is a strong advocate for creative teaching methods. As the times change and youth culture morphs into new shapes and forms, parents and youth workers must consider how to best engage kids in conversations and learning opportunities about the Christian faith. While the message remains unchanged, our methods must be flexible. Join us as we pick Rick's brain and talk about today's youth culture.

In this interview, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Thom Schultz, CEO of Group Publishing, and host of The Holy Soup Podcast, about the so-called epidemic of biblical illiteracy in the church today.

Ever feel overwhelmed at a Youth Ministry Conference?  I know I do. There's always so much to do.  There's so much to see and hear.  Often times if I'm honest I come back more tired than when I left rather than being refreshed and encouraged.  Many times I even return a bit discouraged after hearing all of the things I feel like I should be doing in my ministry and can't do. Today, Rick Lawrence from Group Publishing and Simply Youth Ministry, shares some helpful tips to getting the most out of your next Youth Ministry Conference. And these aren't your normal pointers, and are really helpful things to consider. He also talks about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference as well and gives us the nitty-gritty about what to expect from it this year. Links mentioned: Group.com SimplyYouthMinistry.com SYMC16.com @RickSkip Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Jesus Centered Youth Ministry by Rick Lawrence The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible In this particular episode, you will learn: Ways to care for yourself while away at a Youth Ministry Conference Why knowing your personality can help you maximize your Youth Ministry Conference experience Millions and millions of cool things (ok...well a lot of cool things) that you can expect from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference this year Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show

Ever feel overwhelmed at a Youth Ministry Conference?  I know I do. There's always so much to do.  There's so much to see and hear.  Often times if I'm honest I come back more tired than when I left rather than being refreshed and encouraged.  Many times I even return a bit discouraged after hearing all of the things I feel like I should be doing in my ministry and can't do. Today, Rick Lawrence from Group Publishing and Simply Youth Ministry, shares some helpful tips to getting the most out of your next Youth Ministry Conference. And these aren't your normal pointers, and are really helpful things to consider. He also talks about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference as well and gives us the nitty-gritty about what to expect from it this year. Links mentioned: Group.com SimplyYouthMinistry.com SYMC16.com @RickSkip Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Jesus Centered Youth Ministry by Rick Lawrence The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible In this particular episode, you will learn: Ways to care for yourself while away at a Youth Ministry Conference Why knowing your personality can help you maximize your Youth Ministry Conference experience Millions and millions of cool things (ok...well a lot of cool things) that you can expect from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference this year Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show

(5th of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio sits down with Jason Ostrander, “Lead Guy” at Simply Youth Ministry & the Director of (and busiest man at) SYMC. In between bites of lunch, Jason talks...

Jalynn Venis, writer/producer and author of Cassandra's Field Guide to Ghostly Encounters We will discuss the topic of ghosts or earthbound spirits.  Jalynn has also interviewed on the subjects of angelic intervention, paranormal phenomena and intuitive development. Most recently, Jalynn was interviewed for a video on ghosts and angels by Group Publishing, the video producer for the Lifetree Café videos which are shown across the country. She has given talks to organizations, large companies, non-profits, church groups, and conference attendees on these subjects. Jalynn's background is in corporate and government communications. She is a television and video producer, author, optioned screenwriter, paranormal consultant and intuitive. After living in four haunted houses, she published Cassandra's Field Guide to Ghostly Encounters. For more information visit: www.CassandraO.net, or Amazon and Barnes & Noble to purchase a copy.