January 2006

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Notes & Quotes -- The Barna Group

"According to a recent study by George Barna, 73 percent of America's youth have engaged in at least one type of psychic or witchcraft-related activity, beyond mere media exposure or horoscope usage." The Barna Group

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 12:35 PM by MTBEditor

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Saddleback Sayings -- 1/31/2006

"One of my goals is to take evangelicals back a century, to the 19th century. That was a time of muscular Christianity that cared about every aspect of life." Rick Warren, quoted in the Washington Times

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 12:17 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Valerie Munson, chair of the religion and law practice group of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC

"Two cafeteria cashiers were fired when they refused to stop saying 'God bless you' and 'Praise the Lord' when they handed back change. The judge refused to dismiss the cashiers' case before trial, saying that the company would...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 12:10 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Josh McDowell, Enrichment Magazine

"The average teenager changes his or her best friend every two to three years." Josh McDowell, Enrichment Magazine

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 12:07 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Doug Fields, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry

"When a church (or youth ministry point person) primarily values hype, there is little need for spiritual leadership. A non-Christian could become a successful youth worker at that kind of work by increasing activities, launching new ideas, and boosting...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 11:54 AM by MTBEditor

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Clergy Tax, J. David Epstein

As you prepare to file your taxes this year, this new edition of Clergy Tax offers all sorts of helpful information that takes into consideration your special situation as a minister. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0830738428/pastorscom02/

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 11:41 AM by MTBEditor

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Youth ministers: When you have to remove a volunteer

If God has called you to be the lead youth worker and the church has given you the mantle of leadership, then you need to lead. You don’t have to be mean-spirited to lead. Doug Fields, author of Your First Two Years of Youth Ministry During every seminar...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2006 11:37 AM by MTBEditor

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For women in ministry: Pursue God’s vision

Powerful ministry is the natural result of God's vision fed by God's power at work in God's people who dare to dream. Mary Southerland, author of Experiencing God’s Power in Your Ministry Key verse: “In the last days, God says, ‘I will...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:54 PM by MTBEditor

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11-year-old mobilizes 1,000 kids to raise $30,000 for HIV/AIDS orphans

Kids have a bigger heart than adults – period. That’s what I found in Austin, and that’s what Austin’s finding in all these other kids, too. If you give them an opportunity, they’re jumping at a chance to help. Dan Gutwein MESA, Ariz. (PD) — When Dan...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:53 PM by MTBEditor

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Texas teacher shares a purpose driven vision for public schools

Do I believe this process was divinely inspired? Absolutely. Do I believe the Lord wants this school district to be effective for these 5,300 kids? Absolutely. To say otherwise would be saying that he doesn't care about public schools and what they...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:53 PM by MTBEditor

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Cincinnati youth ministry uses fresh graphic to explain purposes to volunteers, students

CINCINNATI, Ohio (PD) — Youth minister Tony Steward knew the value of Purpose Driven® principles for youth ministry, he just had a hard time communicating the holistic nature of the five purposes to his kids and ministry leaders. The solution? Create...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:51 PM by MTBEditor

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New York inner-city ministry touches youth with God’s love

When we opened, we literally had nothing – materially. Our idea was, ‘God, we want to serve you. Do with us what you will.’ Jeremy Del Rio, the 31-year-old founder of Generation Xcel NEW YORK (PD) — While there are untold numbers of inner-city outreaches...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:50 PM by MTBEditor

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A few tips as you prepare your taxes this year

Additional Tax-Related Help for Ministers GuideStone Financial Resources provides a free resource that can help ministers with their taxes. Visit their Web site to find these valuable PDF guides. DALLAS (BP) — Did you know that nearly 94 percent of us...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:47 PM by MTBEditor

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Box makers, shipping companies, PD churches partner for Katrina recovery

The greater purpose of this project is to establish a network of relief/aid. If something of Katrina’s magnitude should ever happen again, we have established a successful community who can easily band together and provide aid to those in need. Tracy...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:47 PM by MTBEditor

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Weary, hopeful Katrina-hit church encouraged by fellow PD congregation

We’re here to make a difference for the Kingdom’s sake. This is not all there is; we have something much greater to look forward to. So in this life, we hold onto everything very lightly – not tightly. Rick Noote, pastor of Crossfire Family Worship Center...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2006 1:45 PM by MTBEditor

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