Legacy Youth Ministry Resources
Thousands of articles, sermon illustrations, Bible studies and more, all aimed at equipping youth pastors and parents to connect with young people today.
The Hospitable Worship Leader
Have you ever thought about the function of a worship leader? Is it just to look cool? Maybe...
Farsi Praise
When was the last time you praised God in another language?
In high school and college I...
How to choose worship songs for a church service
Have you ever wondered what kind of thought and planning goes into choosing the songs you sing...
What Music Connects you to God?
Musical preferences are complicated and personal things. One person loves rock music, another...
Worshiping When it's Not Easy
It's easy to worship God when the mood and setting are pitch perfect, but what about when things...
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Worshipand Praise: How to Lead Students in Worship (Part 3)
In this third part, Paul defines "worship" and deals with practical considerations such as goals, technical considerations and developing the band.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=74
Worship: How to Lead Students in Worship (Part 2)
In this second part of his how-to on leading student worship, Paul presents principles 4 and 5 and comments on the "exterior stuff" of worship.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=73
Worship: How to Lead Students in Worship (Part 1)
Paul has led small and large youth groups in worship in every imaginable setting for over two decades. In this first part, he introduces himself, presents an overriding principle of leading students, than launches into the first three biblical principles.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=70&art_id=72
What Can We Give God? - Into Thy Word Ministries
Have you ever wondered what you can give God? Do you realize what and why you are celebrating this Christmas season? Are you so caught up in the events and planning of Christmas that you have forgotten the “Christ” and the “mass,” which means we are to worship and venerate Him?
http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32877&columnid=3881
Living the Christmas Spirit All Year Long - Into Thy Word Ministries
Christmas Themes from Philippians. When someone says the word “Christmas,” what comes to your mind? Perhaps your thoughts include family, eating, visiting and, of course, the presents! Maybe your mind goes to the stress of the holidays in trying to find that perfect gift...
http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36237&columnid=3803
The Incarnation of Christ - Into Thy Word Ministries
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18
http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32333&columnid=3844
Advent Bible Verses - Into Thy Word Ministries
The Meaning of Advent. Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) “Advent” simply means coming as in Christ is coming, and for us now He has arrived.
http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32879&columnid=3881
Contemporary Christian Music Debate
Need help choosing the right style of music for your ministry? Want a resource to help ease the controversy that often surrounds music? Want to motivate your worship team to see the importance of music? This book can help! "For every mom, dad and pastor, it is a must." (Josh McDowell)
http://youth-ministry.info/The-Contemporary-Christian-Music-Debate.php
Protecting and caring for your voice - Training tip for praise singers and worship leaders
1. Make sure to drink lots of decaffeinated liquid daily. Hydration is very important and caffeine has a drying effect.
2. Identify possible negative, vocal behaviors such as excessive throat clearing, coughing, loud talking, whispering, yelling, singing beyond your range, and ...
http://farsipraise.net/blog/2006/08/worship-singers-protecting-and-caring.html
Why youth are frustrated? A look at Iranian Christian youth in Iranian churches
So what do you think about Iranian worship music? Does it have the same effect on you as the English worship songs? It seems that many of our Iranian youth could relate more to non Farsi worship songs. When you ask them why they don't listen to Iranian Chritian worship songs, they simply say...
http://farsipraise.net/blog/2006/08/youth-and-farsi-christian-songs.html