This article originally appeared as a guest post from Jonathan McKee on StudentMinistry.orgWhen I was a kid, my attention span was as short as they come. Before ADHD was a household term, there was “Jonathan.” My reputation wasn’t good. Half my Sunday school teachers wanted to pump me full of Ritalin, the other half wanted to pump me full...
This article originally appeared as a guest post from Jonathan McKee on StudentMinistry.org A bus full of middle school students, a 7 hour trip and about 10 adult volunteers. If you’ve been in youth ministry for even a year or two, you may have experienced this situation. Kids pile in as far toward the back of the...
Main Point of Discussion: Christians should be wide awake and cautious. We don’t have to fall for future lies, regardless of what we’ve done in the past. Discussion Starter: Wide Awake by Katy Perry.Katy Perry’s latest hit Wide Awake is all about the rebound. The lyrics that talk about overcoming heartache after a relational upset, match the music video,...
Rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens.Directed by Gary Ross (Pleasantville, Seabiscuit)Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody HarrelsonFor Jonathan's perspective, check out the blog he posted right after he saw the film, "After Seeing Hunger Games"JAY’S WORD: So, when I ask people what they think about The Hunger Games novel, I only...
Main Point: Even though Jesus is the King of every king and the Lord of all lords, He wants to be personally known and loved by each of us.Discussion Starter: That’s My King!YouTube Clip: This video clip has made the rounds in worship services since its creation a few years back. But it provides youth leaders with such a...
Rated R for pervasive language.Starring Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Paul Giamatti and Philip Seymour HoffmanDirected by George Clooney (Leatherheads and Good Night, and Good Luck)This just might be the biggest surprise of the year.The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming...
Rated G.Starring Carla Gugino, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton and Ellen BurstynDirected by Tim Chambers (First film)Chances are you never heard of The Mighty Macs, and if that’s true, you need to check it out; especially if you have a daughter involved in sports.The Mighty Macs is based on the incredible true story of the 1971-72 Immaculata College team...