http://www.nextinlineministries.org Training Tomorrow's Leaders Today Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:35:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2012/02/16/free-leadership-lesson-thursday-embracing-the-weird/#comment-245 Weekly Round-Up for Youth Pastors | 2.17.12 | Youth Min.org Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:35:24 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=507#comment-245 [...] Matt Gooch from Next in Line shares a free Leadership Lesson for your Student Leadership Team [...] [...] Matt Gooch from Next in Line shares a free Leadership Lesson for your Student Leadership Team [...]

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/12/20/last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas-for-young-leaders/#comment-159 Matt Gooch Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:17:34 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=398#comment-159 Thanks, Maria! Even if you can only get Stanley's books and "Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership" they are definitely worth it. I really can't recommend them enough. Thanks, Maria! Even if you can only get Stanley’s books and “Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership” they are definitely worth it. I really can’t recommend them enough.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/12/20/last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas-for-young-leaders/#comment-158 Maria Grewar Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:33:52 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=398#comment-158 Hi Matt, this is an excellent blog! Thanks! I am always looking for new material to read regarding leadership! Good to hear which are worth a good read. Unfort I can only get Stanley's books here is South Africa and the book by McIntosh. Hi Matt, this is an excellent blog! Thanks! I am always looking for new material to read regarding leadership! Good to hear which are worth a good read. Unfort I can only get Stanley’s books here is South Africa and the book by McIntosh.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/becoming-last-blog/#comment-91 Which Christian Organizations Are Worth Your Time? | beldnslynch.com Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:05:35 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?page_id=18#comment-91 [...] play huge roles in determining if a particular Christian organization or program is worth your time.Are you a Christian who is interested in volunteering?  If you are, you will find that there are an...as well, you may want to examine Christian programs and organizations that are designed to help [...] [...] play huge roles in determining if a particular Christian organization or program is worth your time.Are you a Christian who is interested in volunteering?  If you are, you will find that there are an…as well, you may want to examine Christian programs and organizations that are designed to help [...]

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/24/mistaken-priorities/#comment-74 admin Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:17:29 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=281#comment-74 my life is the same way. And thanks for adding that bit on family and friends. You're right. I also say I prioritize them highly and usually don't. Well met. my life is the same way. And thanks for adding that bit on family and friends. You’re right. I also say I prioritize them highly and usually don’t. Well met.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/19/its-the-same-old-thing/#comment-73 admin Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:16:09 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=278#comment-73 Agreed, Ashley, it's all about finding what works for your group. Agreed, Ashley, it’s all about finding what works for your group.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/24/mistaken-priorities/#comment-72 Ashley Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:08:17 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=281#comment-72 We are almost programmed growing up in the American church to say that Jesus and or God is the most important thing in our lives, but our time management shows a startling truth. In my life, I know I spend way too much time watching TV, facebook stalking, and reading, when I need to be focusing on my prayer life and bible study . Too many times the day comes to a close and I feel I didn't have enough time to spend with God, when in reality countless hours were spent wasting valuable time. I also feel like people are quick to answer that family and friends are the second most important thing in life after God, and yet, I am not pouring focused time, energy, and love into these people like I should. Sitting in a room with your family is not quality time when everyone is watching TV, on the laptop, and texting. After making time for God, we need to be investing and sharing in the lives of those around us. We are almost programmed growing up in the American church to say that Jesus and or God is the most important thing in our lives, but our time management shows a startling truth. In my life, I know I spend way too much time watching TV, facebook stalking, and reading, when I need to be focusing on my prayer life and bible study . Too many times the day comes to a close and I feel I didn’t have enough time to spend with God, when in reality countless hours were spent wasting valuable time. I also feel like people are quick to answer that family and friends are the second most important thing in life after God, and yet, I am not pouring focused time, energy, and love into these people like I should. Sitting in a room with your family is not quality time when everyone is watching TV, on the laptop, and texting. After making time for God, we need to be investing and sharing in the lives of those around us.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/19/its-the-same-old-thing/#comment-71 Ashley Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:57:16 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=278#comment-71 I agree that it is essential to find a happy medium regarding routine. No, you do not want to become overly predictable or boring, but lack of routine may come across as unorganized or unsettling to students due to lack of structure. I think they should be able to rely on you and know what to expect when they meet. Although I do not currently work with youth, my opinion would be to find a structure that works for your group to provide stability, but always mix up your material, techniques, and activities to keep things fresh and interesting. I agree that it is essential to find a happy medium regarding routine. No, you do not want to become overly predictable or boring, but lack of routine may come across as unorganized or unsettling to students due to lack of structure. I think they should be able to rely on you and know what to expect when they meet. Although I do not currently work with youth, my opinion would be to find a structure that works for your group to provide stability, but always mix up your material, techniques, and activities to keep things fresh and interesting.

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/29/how-important-is-your-parent-ministry/#comment-41 How Important is Your Parent Ministry to Christian Youth Leadership … - christianfamiliesnetwork.com - christian families network Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:54:06 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=284#comment-41 [...] Google Blogs- More Christian Family News Here: How Important is Your Parent Ministry to Christian Youth Leadership … [...] [...] Google Blogs- More Christian Family News Here: How Important is Your Parent Ministry to Christian Youth Leadership … [...]

]]> http://www.nextinlineministries.org/2011/08/15/pay-the-price-of-christian-leadership/#comment-7 admin Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:14:13 +0000 http://www.nextinlineministries.org/?p=274#comment-7 Well said, Ashley! In the end, Christian leadership comes down to glorifying God and drawing people to the One that our leadership comes from. Well said, Ashley! In the end, Christian leadership comes down to glorifying God and drawing people to the One that our leadership comes from.

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