Chaplaincy Matters

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// May 28th, 2009 // Chaplaincy, Spiritual

here is an assortment of good links….

Ten commandments for surviving in youth ministry

by Tim Schmoyer

10. Thou shalt be thine self. 

9.Thou shalt not be a solo act. 

8. Thou shalt be flexible. 

7. Thou shalt communicate as often as possible.

6. Thou shalt evaluate criticism said privately in love. 

5. Thou shalt invest into students lives on an individual basis. 

4. Thou shalt get to know parents. 

3. Thou shalt always publicly respect and support your church’s leadership. 

2. Thou shalt regularly meditate on my Word. 

1. Thou shalt pray daily. 

Full post and expansion on each ‘commandment’ here http://timschmoyer.com/?s=survive_in_ym

 

What Makes a Strong Team?

The Gallup Management Journal recently published an article entitled, “What Strong Teams Have In Common  -  The Five sure signs of an excellent team.”

Here is the summary:

1. Conflict doesn’t destroy strong teams because strong teams focus on results.

2. Strong teams prioritize what’s best for the organization, then move forward.

3. Members of strong teams are as committed to their personal lives as they are to their work.

4. Strong teams embrace diversity.

5. Strong teams are magnets for talent.

Full post here http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2009/04/the-conflict-correlation/

 

Being Content

This is a great clip to show how self focused and impatient people have become  with everyday life. Good to show the need for God’s satisfaction and peace in our lives.

Philippians 4:12
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

 

Simpsons Avatar

I went and visited the Simpson’s Movie website and went to the “create your own avatar page”. I made a ‘Simpson’ version of myself. Great Idea to do with your team and then use it in a newsletter or on your website!!

Here is me: