Orange Conference 2009 - Bloggers Lounge
thinking Orange w/ a bunch of blog nerds
- Waiting for my pre-conference breakout session to begin. College Ministry 101. Why am I in a breakout for college ministry?? Because if 80% of college students don't think a relationship with Jesus is relevant, I want to know why.
- Chuck Bomar leading the session. Formerly with Francis Chan's church
- 6 concerns w/ traditional approach to College Ministry. Young adult services 1) rarely accomplishes what we think 2) temporary solution 3) overly focused on the church service 4) inherently preaches disunity 5) makes discipleship more difficult (separating generations) 6) has teaching difficulties
- Possible contributing factors to the Gap: 1) we end up teaching Christian faith as law (we teach as a prescription for proper behavior rather than fostering faith) overtime we have to adjust our teaching philosophy away from law. It's not about law, it's about faith
- 2nd & 3rd possible contributing factors to the Gap are linear approaches to teaching and para-church mentality. Ministries are silos. No continuity as one person passes from elementary to high school to adult. Each ministry has it's own leader with it's own mission statement. Is it time for a different approach?
- Potential solutions: 1) develop continuity in every aspect of ministry 2) have an overall structure of nurture
- 4th possible contributing factor to the Gap is the lack of understanding College-age ministry. The role of college-age ministry is the transition one from student life to adult life. Not from one silo to the next but from one life-stage to the next.
- Creative Sets: Showing pictures of sets they've done. Cool ideas with foam, furr, contact paper, faux brick, using things you have #orange09by mattmckee via twitter 4/29/2009 2:51:19 PM
- 2 Timothy 2:2 / Titus 2 Principle {18-25 yr gap: College pastors need to spend time with older believers cultivating a heart of discipleship} Discipleship is commanded in scripture b/c it is not natural. Help older believers to understand they need to be a part of something bigger. -Chuck Bomar
- people want to be on a winning team...keep the standards high and volunteers are attracted. #orange09by CoffeeWithChris via twitter 4/29/2009 2:53:35 PM
- "Lord, show me what you need to learn from my leader" Powerful prayer for your current situation. #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 2:55:08 PM
- "The Lord has opened up a lot of doors for me because I was willing to serve another man." - Jim Wideman at #orange09 #cmconnectby cmconnect via twitter 4/29/2009 2:55:23 PM
- Be sure to give a natural leader something to lead. And when you give it, let them lead it. Reiland at #orange09by GeoffSurratt via twitter 4/29/2009 2:55:24 PM
- Reggie on Strategic Teaching: Don't give jumper cables to a person with a flat! #Orange09by PhilHarris via twitter 4/29/2009 3:00:35 PM
- "How you handle where you are is a key indicator to whether you can handle more." Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 3:00:52 PM
- Grabbing a quick bite with before workshop. Surrounded by the Baptists. Too much wholesome niceness for one Quiznos.by GeoffSurratt via twitter 4/29/2009 3:36:18 PM
- In @human3rror 's breakout session reThinking Social Media #orange09by Anna_Light via twitter 4/29/2009 5:03:18 PM
- 10 Stupid Things That Keep Churches From Growing. I wonder how many we're doing... #Orange09by humanivy via twitter 4/29/2009 5:03:58 PM
- If your blog is busted go see @human3rror in the bloggers lounge today #orange #stuminby chadswanzy via twitter edited by jabberfrog 4/29/2009 5:05:30 PM
- RT @theuprisinglive: The first job of a leader is to define reality #orange #stuminby jasoncupp via twitter 4/29/2009 5:05:33 PM
- When you begin using the chair in different contexts it becomes more than a chair . Same with your blog...by Anna_Light via twitter 4/29/2009 5:08:07 PM
- How to have healthy long-term ministry: "You want to have a wellness plan not an emergency room plan."- Mary Jutilla #orange09by danscott77 via twitter edited by jabberfrog 4/29/2009 5:13:30 PM
- There is a privilege that comes from being given more responsibility. It is not a burden! Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:14:16 PM
- RT @kennyconley: @mattmckee outfit at #orange09 twitpic.com // you wish you could wear white pants and orange shoesby mattmckee via twitter 4/29/2009 5:15:16 PM
- Change your blog by limiting your information - @human3rrorby ChrisSurratt via twitter 4/29/2009 5:15:19 PM
- Whatever you can't recite at gunpoint is not in your heart. What are your real priorities? Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:20:22 PM
- When I solve my leader's problems, I have no problems. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:21:21 PM
- multiple voices in the lives of students is healthy. having one small group leader 6-12 grade is prob not healthy. #orange09by CoffeeWithChris via twitter 4/29/2009 5:22:58 PM
- We put so much pressure on college students to figure out who they are in this stage of life. They're desperate to identify themselves based upon what the world tells them. The question is, what does God tell them? Chuck Bomar says if they never wrestle this down in this stage in life, they may never do it.
- It is really hard to manage time if you don't know what time it is! Everyone needs a watch & a timer to really value time. Wideman #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:28:18 PM
- Do you want to stand out in America, answer your phone! Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:30:05 PM
- Help one find their identity in Christ lived out in circumstances. As circumstances change, who they are in Christ doesn't changed. -Chuck Bomar
- How deep do you want relationships to be in your kids ministry? #orange09by samluce via twitter 4/29/2009 5:33:51 PM
- Had lunch with Brian Vanderark and discussed Family and Parent Ministry strategy. You can hear Brian speak this week at #orange09.by michaelchanley via twitter 4/29/2009 5:34:00 PM
- I only make phone appointments with people who don't go to my church. No unscheduled phone calls. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:34:18 PM
- #orange09- Geoff Suratt-The leaders who come to you with tons of time on their hands are probably not the high capacity leaders ...by toddclark via twitter edited by jabberfrog 4/29/2009 5:37:01 PM
- Has an appointment with Jesus made it onto your calendar? It better. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:37:38 PM
- #orange09 - ... because high capacity leaders do not have tons of time on their hands. HC leaders must have HC jobs & tasks.by toddclark via twitter 4/29/2009 5:39:02 PM
- do parents elevate their kids success in this world over their willingness to live out who they are in Christ? #orange09 #kidminby jabberfrog via twitter 4/29/2009 5:40:46 PM
- Don't ever be late. Be on time or be early. People will follow your example. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:42:18 PM
- How can you use your blog in ways it was never intended?by Anna_Light via twitter 4/29/2009 5:45:19 PM
- How you spend your time with your kids earns the right to speak into their life! Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:46:59 PM
- @GeoffSurratt said to build your marriage you need "no ministry zones"! Times that when you're with her you're "being there"! #Orange09by PhilHarris via twitter 4/29/2009 5:48:50 PM
- 40 hours a week is not biblical. Work as many hours as needed to get the job done. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:48:50 PM
- After you have used up all of your time, you must use the time of other people. Wideman at #orange09by kurtpdean via twitter 4/29/2009 5:50:38 PM
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