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September 30, 2007

Faces in the Crowd

Jesus will be with you till the end. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:55 AM | Link | Comments (1)
Category: Resource Reviews
Average: 2.96 (139 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: presence of God, Jesus, belonging, friendship

September 27, 2007

Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Humor from the mouths of Children (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:21 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 2.93 (133 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: humor, expectations, children, jokes

September 26, 2007

Eye Contact

It has been said that the "eyes are a window into the soul." Use this game to help participants to begin to see the world through the eyes of others, and to learn to project a caring attitude toward others. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:32 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 3.03 (132 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: communication, relationships, understanding, feelings, care, non-verbal communication, body language.

September 23, 2007

Steps to Storytelling

Improve your ability to tell stories and you will be improving your teaching to change lives! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:51 PM | Link | Comments (2)
Category: Improving Your Teaching
Average: 3.07 (148 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: storytelling, telling stories, Bible Stories, Illustrations, parables, metaphors, similes, word pictures, Jesus' teaching ministry, sermon

Art of Storytelling

Read through the Gospels and you cannot help but notice that storytelling was one of the key characteristics of Christ's teaching. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:44 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Improving Your Teaching
Average: 2.91 (133 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: storytelling, telling stories, Bible Stories, Illustrations, parables, metaphors, similes, word pictures, Jesus' teaching ministry, sermon

September 22, 2007

Disciple's Personality Evaluation

Sometimes our Human evaluation of a person's suitability to ministry and God's evaluation are quite different (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:12 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.87 (126 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: evaluation, judging others, appearances, perspective, ministry

September 20, 2007

Hollywood Squares Game

This game, based on the television show "Hollywood Squares" makes a great review activity after a lesson series has been taught! You can also use it with trivia questions and modern events as a fun activity for a game night or outreach activity! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 07:37 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Creative Teaching Ideas
Average: 2.88 (127 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: game show, review, hollywood squares, quiz, party game, Halloween, Fall festival

September 19, 2007

Who am I in Spiritual Battle?

These creative discussion starters will help youth to take a look at themselves and how they respond during spiritual battles. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:57 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Creative Teaching Ideas
Average: 2.99 (143 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Ephesians 6, full armor of God, Armour of God, spiritual equipment, spiritual battle

September 17, 2007

Spiritual Armor - Ephesians 6

A list of the spiritual armor and questions for discussion. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:36 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Discussion Questions
Average: 2.96 (135 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Ephesians 6, full armor of God, Armour of God, spiritual equipment, spiritual battle

September 16, 2007

Sermon from a Salmon

A lesson from Salmon on the guidance of God. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:27 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.97 (122 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: guidance, direction, destiny, decision making

September 15, 2007

Angels - God's Secret Agents

Are angels real? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:19 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Resource Reviews
Average: 2.92 (131 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: angels, heaven, messengers, resources, heavenly hosts, spiritual warfare

September 14, 2007

Soldiers in Battle

The Christian life might be compared to a soldier in battle. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:23 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.84 (134 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Spiritual battle, warfare, armor of God, Ephesians 6

September 12, 2007

People and Programs

There’s always a struggle in youth ministry regarding whether we should focus on building relationships (People) and organizing activities (Programs). (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:22 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Youth Ministry
Average: 2.84 (127 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: youth ministry, programs, planning activities, focus, emphasis

September 11, 2007

Growing Faith

Faith comes by.... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:21 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.81 (127 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Bible, Scripture, Word of God, Faith

September 10, 2007

Teachable Moments

Jesus Took Advantage of Teachable Moments (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:33 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Improving Your Teaching
Average: 2.97 (148 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: teachable moments, truths, discussion, teaching

September 09, 2007

Presents and Presense

Spend time with your teens (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:41 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.95 (138 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: presence, relationship, family, teen, youth, youth ministry

Spiritual Vigor

What place does the Bible hold in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:18 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.98 (126 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Bible, Scripture, Word of God

Hungry for the Word

Do you hunger for the word of God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:15 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.93 (123 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Bible, scripture, Word of God

September 08, 2007

Steering Your Icebreaker: Successful Ice-Breakers

Using icebreakers successfully is similar to being able to tell a good story. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:08 PM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.88 (137 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: ice breaker, energizers, games, training, crowd-breakers, group facilitation, meetings, team building, workshops, coaching

September 07, 2007

Ice Breakers : Knowing the Ice

Learn some key principles for making your ice breaker the highlight of your next party, team event, and classroom discussion! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:03 PM | Link | Comments (1)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.90 (125 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: ice breaker, energizers, games, training, crowdbreakers, group facilitation, meetings, team building, workshops, coaching

September 01, 2007

Icebreakers Ahead: Take it to the Next Level

My new eBook, found at http://www.creativeicebreakers.com not only provides 52 of the world's most popular group icebreaker activities, but also includes lesson ideas and questions to smoothly transition into discussions about issues common to most groups. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:26 AM | Link | Comments (0)
Category: Announcements
Average: 2.95 (126 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: ice breakers, icebreakers, groups, meetings, faciliatators, teaching, team work, teams, warm-ups

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