Volume 5, Issue 1
January 6, 2009
Last month, a member of our FYI Advisory Council shared with me over lunch that in the midst of a challenging year in his real estate industry, 2008 had been a great year in all the things that matter most: faith, family, and friends.
I love how this strategic Kingdom leader was able to focus on what mattered most. We want to do the same here at FYI.
Will you please help us figure out how we can help maximize your ministry? We’d be most grateful if you would take 30 seconds to give us input on how we can offer resources that would make the greatest difference in your ministry. Please click HERE to complete our short online reader’s survey right now.
May the Lord show us all how we can focus on what matters the most in 2009.
Urban Ministry Self-Care Interview
Kara Powell interviews Dr. Jude Tiersma Watson and Kimberly Williams, researchers and creators of the Urban Ministry Self-Care Toolkit five-month resource.
Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City: A Journey for Urban Youth Workers
What is the “environmental press” of the city, and why does it impact us so deeply? Part I of the Urban Ministry Self-Care Toolkit series, Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City introduces important concepts for your ministry journey.
Something is Not Right: Revisiting our Definition of Family
Have our youth ministry practices and philosophies sold kids and families short by focusing on a too-narrow definition of “family”? Pulling from family ministry guru Diana Garland’s work, Fraze challenges us with some helpful reframing of our understanding of family in Christ and its implications for youth work.
Time Flies: Organizing Your Schedule for Optimum Results
Does time really “fly”, or do we just fail to pay attention to where our time is spent? This brief and thoughtful article offers a handful of practices to try right now as you take charge of your schedule for 2009.
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