eZine 05.04.2010

In this episode, you get a front row seat to one of Jonathan’s recent talks given to 3,000 teenagers in Maryland. In this message about prayer, Jonathan breaks down The Lord’s Prayer and gives specific teachings on how we are to pray…and not pray. Whether you’re a teen or a youth worker, you’ll be blessed by this talk!

Or listen to the entire audio of this sermon now for free on iTunes! (CLICK HERE) Or, if you don’t have iTunes already… jump on Apple’s web page for a free download, then click on our podcast page.

Episode Highlights:

• Explore some of the wrong ways to pray.
• Find out if you’re actually “babbling” when you pray The Lord’s Prayer.
• Learn how to “get alone” and “get real” with God during your prayer time.
• Find out how you can bring Jonathan or one of our The Source Speakers in for your summer event(s).

Ummm…it?s Mothers Day this coming Sunday in case you need a little reminder. If you want a few things to spice up your services or even host an entire evening, this fun event is for you! It?s got tons of ideas that are fun and creative that will help you meet your kids? moms and get to know them better.

Just have everybody invite their mom or other significant female in their life (grandma, aunt, etc.). You can give door prizes to the oldest moms, the moms with the most kids, the newest moms, the moms who traveled the farthest, etc. Take pictures of everyone with their mom for your website or ministry MySpace. Get everybody’s emails so you can forward copies to them.

So what do you do with all those moms when you get them there? Here is a compilation of some fun activities that is sure to connect your kids and their moms to you.

#1. I Love You Belly Much
Get some large balloons, inflate them, and let the boys put them under their shirts like they’re pregnant. Then have some of the moms ham it….

This year I have already had several chances to do my CONNECT workshop and my parenting workshop. I?ll be doing both these workshops in NJ in May, and I?ll be doing a Saturday CONNECT workshop in WV in June. Take a peek!

What: This Sunday-afternoon workshop equips youth workers, both paid and volunteer, in discipling today’s teenagers.

Where: Jackson Baptist Church
360 Bennetts Mills Rd. Jackson, NJ

When: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 3pm-5pm

Cost: Free

REGISTER: Call Jared Nicastro 732-928-0080

What: This Sunday evening workshop equips parents how to build biblical values into media-saturated kids

Details: 6-8PM, same place as above, Jackson Baptist Church, also free. Contact Jared to attend.

What: This Saturday workshop equips youth workers, both paid and volunteer, to initiate contact with today’s teenagers. (MORE)

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REGISTER: Call Tracy Shingleton or Kim Hurt at 304 584 4758

Here’s a peek at my speaking/training schedule so far for the next 12 months:

May 4, 2010 (Antelope, CA)
Youth Nite, Antelope Springs Church

May 15-16, 2010 (Jackson, NJ)
Youth Rally, Preach, Parent/Youth Worker Workshop

June 5, 2010 (Lumberport, WV)
CONNECT Training Workshop, Lumberport Baptist Church

June 13, 2010 (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Parent Workshop, Sun River Church Family Zone

July 4, 2010 (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Preach, Sun River Church

July 11-16, 2010 (Hordville, NE)
Covenant Cedars Bible Camp, Summer Camp

October 2-4, 2010 (San Diego, CA)
Training Workshops, Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention

January 10-11, 2011 (Boerne, TX)
Baptist General Convention of Texas, 2011 Ministers Retreat
February 4-6, 2011 (East Troy, WI)
Timberlee, WinterXtreme

February 12, 2011 (Antelope, CA)
Parent Workshop, Antelope Springs Church

March 27, 2011 (Lititz, PA)
Preach, Parent Workshop, Middle Creek Church

	“We have Jonathan do his training seminars at our National Youth Workers Convention every year and he always does a great job. Not only is Jonathan’s presentation dynamic, his information is extremely helpful to those in attendance. In fact, that’s why we publish his books.” Tic Long, President Youth Specialties Events

	“Jonathan is an incredible communicator. He has what it takes to get tough with this generation. He is funny, committed, challenging, and he speaks with an edge.” Jim Burns, Ph.D. President, Youth Builders

	“Jonathan is a very talented speaker!.” Ken Davis Dynamic Communicator’s Workshop