Youth Ministry and Me
Blog URL http://www.youthministryandme.com/
Located Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Tags Youth Ministry, Christianity, Culture, Jesus, Christ, Theology, Ministry, Anglicanism
Reflections, Resources, Reviews and Randomness by Australian Youth Minister Chris Bowditch
Latest Blog Posts
- Whoa - These people are crazy on Nov 18, 2009 in video theology
I cannot even understand how someone would arrive at the idea that the KJV is the only Bible that God approves of? It makes no sense. The Bible wasn't written in English therefore it must always be translated. 500 year old English sucks for 12 yea...
- Sermon Prep on Nov 14, 2009 in youth ministry anglicanism ministry
John Harrower gives us some advice from Paul Barnett on how to prepare for a sermon.Barnett spoke recently at the Diocese of Tasmania Clergy Conference. Another speaker there was one of Australia's most experienced youth pastors, Tim Hawkins.How goo...
- I don't get why some things are issues on Nov 13, 2009 in anglicanism
So who really gives a stuff if Deacons do communion in an Anglican church?Well apparently a whole bunch of people with nothing better to do than take the Sydney Diocese to some Anglican court to make a ruling on the matter. See this article here. T...
- Sexual Detox on Nov 12, 2009 in culture Life theology
Came across this free e-book by Tim Challies today called Sexual Detox (HT to Mikey). There is one for single and one for married guys.I highly recommend it and just finished reading it. Only took me about an hour to read.It had some pretty good th...
- Driscoll on 'guys who shave' on Nov 11, 2009 in video Mark Driscoll pastors
I didn't really like this. I actually thought Driscoll at times sounded like the complaining boy he was absolutely destroying on stage. He took about 15mins to make one point.I'm just not sure belittling is the way forward for a pastor to encourage...
- Andy Flannagan on Nov 11, 2009 in youth ministry pastors mission
Recently at the NYMC I attended a session run by an Irish worship musician called Andy Flannagan.I bought his CD the collection and I've been really enjoying his music and his style.He was a really genuine guy who had a clear passion to see Christian...
- Book Review: Courageous Leadership on Nov 11, 2009 in book review
Bill Hybels is pastor of the American mega-church Willow Creek. Recently Jono and I read his book Courageous Leadership for our professional development as church leaders.I found the book to be very good! Hybels has many great tips and much wisdom...
