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Youth Camp in…

April 11, 2008 in Center for YM, features, Global Youth Ministry, Latin America with 0 Comments

In January, I taught a class on camps and retreats in the Master’s in Youth Ministry program that YMI is directing. Their post-class assignment was to actually plan a camp. They worked out their schedules to put together two camps. One is happening this weekend, and the other happened a few weeks ago.

The focus of the camp a few weeks ago was to train youth leaders using the Jesus Focused Youth Ministry curriculum from Reach-Out. It seems that the camp went very well.

Here’s a visual report that they sent me, with some descriptions of the photos. Click a picture to read the title and description.

By the way, this isn’t a youth camp in Mexico. It’s in another country. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, watch the slideshow and read the descriptions. You’ll get the idea.

Expectations from My Students

April 10, 2008 in Center for YM, Seminary with 0 Comments

We were talking in class on Tuesday about The Law of Expectation in the book “The Seven Laws of the Learner.” Basically, the Law of Expectations says that the teacher should adjust their expectations and expect the best from their students.

After telling them my expectations for them, I decided to ask them what their expectations were from me. Here’s what they told me:

  • That I don’t give up.
  • That I be their friend/mentor more than just a professor.
  • That I work to have the best Center for Youth Ministry that we can have.
  • That I continue to treat them as part of a team.

I’m sure they mentioned other things, but these were the ones that stood out the most to me. It told me a lot about what they think of me, and it encouraged me to continue working hard to do what God has called us to do.

I’m inspired by my students and excited about their potential to change the world. They are true ministers with the vision to see God impact the lives of young people. They have the capability to carry out the vision, too. I know that their ministries are going to be fruitful and have an impact now and in the future. They are crazy enough to change the world.

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