Ran across this video (featuring Christian rapper Trip Lee) recently on TK McKamy's space and thought it was really cool. The treatment of the video was written around the concept of a year 2030 American culture where Christians are supposedly suppressed from society and tracked by a sub governmental company.
I enjoy reading TK McKamy's blog too, because not only will you get to drink this incredible digital juice but you also get a behind the scenes look at his work. From photos to technical deets, its flat impressive.
I enjoy reading TK McKamy's blog too, because not only will you get to drink this incredible digital juice but you also get a behind the scenes look at his work. From photos to technical deets, its flat impressive.
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Labels: Creative, Marketing, Technology, Videos, Youth Pastors
One of the things that led me to accept an editor's role at ChurchLeaders.com was the fact that I knew I would be able to help resource leaders and point them to the best content on the web.
The problem is that I'm not capable of finding everything that is worthy of placement on our site... and that is where YOU come in.
I would like your help in finding great content. If you run across a blog post, video, news article or how-to post that you feel might benefit other youth workers would you please send them my way? If we use what you send us we'll be sure to give you credit.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out the site... and tell other church leaders where they can find the best content on the web.
Go [here] for more info on how you can become a scout and contribute to ChurchLeaders.com.
Labels: Resources, social media, Technology, Youth Pastors, Youth workers
Manic Monday Minute is a serious mind-dump that will probably take you one minute to read. Here are some thoughts going through my head right now...
This is the Manic Monday Minute...
- Spoke in Southwest Virginia this past weekend.
- It was a short stint in the mountains but a good one.
- I met a young man who was booked to sing in the weekend services. I thought his voice was a dead-ringer for Josh Groban. I asked him to sing "You Raise Me Up..." He nailed it!
- Our family has been celebrating the end of my mother's cancer treatments. However, mom has been battling an infection over the last week. Please pray with us for healing.
- I'm hooked on the show Big Brother.
- It only comes on one time each year...
- Why is it that the best shows get canceled or only come on once a year?
- A number of the nominees at the Emmys on Sunday evening were shows that have been canceled.
- I still haven't seen Toy Story 3, Shrek or Inception... Been too busy. I think I just made my Labor Day plans - that is, if they are still in theatres?
- So we have a hurricane coming our way. Here's the current track...
- Saw this video this week and can't stop laughing at the voiceover.
- A friend of mine texted me Sunday morning and said her little boy asked for Chicken McNuggets for breakfast. She couldn't help but laugh...
- Foursquare just celebrated its 3 millionth user. I'm not one of them...
- Don't miss the Manic Monday Minute. Get the feed [here].
- I've had a lot of meetings via Skype this last week. Got to love technology.
- If you are a youth worker, please chime in here...
- Had hoped to make Catalyst Atlanta this year. I'm not sure I will due to budget cuts.
- The line-up is pretty amazing. You can check it out [here]
- I can never seem to get caught up on email. No matter how hard I try I will never get it zero'd out. =(
- Apparently I'm not the only one... How's your inbox looking?
- I thought Pete Wilson was joking when he said he knew Taylor Swift. Apparently not.
- Looking forward to the weekend. Hope to enjoy a little R&R on Labor Day...
- Thanks for spending a minute with me.
Labels: Manic Monday Minute
Mary Margaret is only 6 years old... and tells the story of Jonah. This video has only been viewed about 750 times online but its about to explode!
I may just book her for my next event... what you think?
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via @LeslieNease
I may just book her for my next event... what you think?
RSS Subscribers: there is video [here]
via @LeslieNease
Labels: Communicating, Resources, Straight Up Funny, Videos, Youth Pastors
Manic Monday Minute is a serious mind-dump that will probably take you one minute to read. Here are some thoughts going through my head right now...
Welcome back to the Manic Monday Minute...
Welcome back to the Manic Monday Minute...
- Had a VERY busy weekend. Our church had a three-day event for our community.
- I spoke in the weekend services.
- Spoke on the the faith of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Loved putting together that message.
- We had a TON of first time guests in our services this weekend.
- Getting settled into my new role this week at ChurchLeaders.com.
- Have you checked out the site yet?
- Someone else told me that they submitted my name & photo to ABC to be the next bachelor.
- Have we connected on Facebook? Make it happen [here]
- Steven Tyler is the new judge on American Idol? really? I'll take Paula Abdul over Steven Tyler anyday.
- Lord help me if I ever complain about a traffic jam again. China just reported having one that lasted 9 days long (over 62 miles in length!)
- I hate canceling appointments. I am a man of my word... if I say I'm going to do something - I do it.
- Don't miss the Manic Monday Minute. Get the feed [here].
- Next week I'm announcing a big giveaway I'm doing. I cannot wait!
- I heard Betty White is coming to town in a few weeks. I'm gonna try to meet her. She just picked up an Emmy for hosting SNL.
- Is Youth Ministry in decline? Great post by Marko here.
- Possibly the most awkward thing I've done in a while... but I had good intentions.
- Help one of our local schools win $500,000 [details here]
- Looking forward to speaking in Southwest Virginia this weekend.
- My friend Tony Nolan and I are apparently becoming tag-team partners. =)
- If you are a youth worker, please chime in here...
- Thanks for spending a hot minute with me.
Labels: Manic Monday Minute
I'm Joining the Team @ ChurchLeaders.com
14 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on 8/20/10 at 7:30 AM.
It's official.
I've been asked to join the amazing team at ChurchLeaders.com.
Just days ago I told you about the new site for church leaders, and after several weeks of conversations & prayer with the management team I've been hired as the very first channel editor.
My role at ChurchLeaders.com will be giving oversight to the Youth Ministry channel and I'll be working along with the amazing senior editorial team to help deliver the best content on the web to you. I am deeply honored (and humbled) and couldn't be happier about this new opportunity.
My passion for helping resource & encourage leaders, particularly youth workers, has been growing for years and this is one way I feel I can contribute to the Kingdom in a tangible way. I'll be periodically pointing you to the site from my blog and will continue to share more exciting news with you along the way.
I'm very excited to see what other opportunities God has in store. I would especially like to thank my dear friends, family, and ministry partners for your amazing support over the last few months as I've sought direction for my next steps.
**Update**
This is a part-time role. I am still on staff with Crossroads in a part-time role. I will also continue my intinerant speaking ministry.
I've been asked to join the amazing team at ChurchLeaders.com.
Just days ago I told you about the new site for church leaders, and after several weeks of conversations & prayer with the management team I've been hired as the very first channel editor.
My role at ChurchLeaders.com will be giving oversight to the Youth Ministry channel and I'll be working along with the amazing senior editorial team to help deliver the best content on the web to you. I am deeply honored (and humbled) and couldn't be happier about this new opportunity.
My passion for helping resource & encourage leaders, particularly youth workers, has been growing for years and this is one way I feel I can contribute to the Kingdom in a tangible way. I'll be periodically pointing you to the site from my blog and will continue to share more exciting news with you along the way.
I'm very excited to see what other opportunities God has in store. I would especially like to thank my dear friends, family, and ministry partners for your amazing support over the last few months as I've sought direction for my next steps.
**Update**
This is a part-time role. I am still on staff with Crossroads in a part-time role. I will also continue my intinerant speaking ministry.
Labels: Leadership, Personal, Resources, Youth Pastors, Youth workers
Survey: What Are the Top 10 Books Every Youth Worker Should Read?
25 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on 8/18/10 at 3:31 PM.
I've been asked to publish a list of the Top 10 books every Youth Worker should read. So I'm taking a survey and hope to publish the "official list" in about one week. Leave a comment with your opinion of how this top 10 list should read.
Survey: What are the Top 10 Books Every Youth Worker Should Read?
Please encourage youth workers you know to come here to comment, so that we'll have a good sampling for this survey.
Survey: What are the Top 10 Books Every Youth Worker Should Read?
Please encourage youth workers you know to come here to comment, so that we'll have a good sampling for this survey.
Labels: Books, Resources, Youth Pastors
I've been having some great conversations with the great folks over at ChurchLeaders.com, a new site that just launched TODAY. This has been a 10-year project in the making that church leaders can now enjoy the benefits of. The official launch and virtual ribbon cutting will come soon, but just wanted to give you the scoop first about today's soft launch of something HUGE happening in the world of ministry. Go peruse the site & tell others you heard it here first!
Labels: Leadership, Resources, Site Shout, Youth Pastors
Top 20 Books Every Young Influencer / Leader Should Read
4 Comments Published by Terrace Crawford on at 7:12 AM.
Daniel Decker and Jason Young recently surveyed 200 people and asked "What are the Top 5 books every young influencer\leader should read?"Here are the Top 20 (for the full list and survey results go [here]):
Good to Great, Jim Collins
The Next Generation Leader, Andy Stanley
How to Win Friends & Influence People, Dale Carnegie
The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership, John Maxwell
Tribes, Seth Godin
Linchpin, Seth Godin
Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi
Crazy Love, Francis Chan
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
Spiritual Leadership, Oswald Sanders
Axioms, Bill Hybels
Getting Things Done, Dave Allen
The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwartz
The Dip, Seth Godin
Visioneering, Andy Stanley
Made To Stick, Dan & Chip Heath
Rework, Jason Fried
The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon
Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell
Labels: Books, Leadership, Resources
Someone asked me last week if I had ever GOOGLED my name? So I did. Here's what I found...
Labels: Communicating, Personal, Resources, social media
Perhaps you saw my tweet about this. CATALYST ONE DAY is coming to Virginia! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 21, 2010. Catalyst One Day will be coming to Lynchburg, VA... and I hope to see you there.
Stay tuned. I'm giving away TWO FREE TICKETS to this incredible conference soon.
Follow me on twitter for more news scoops.
Labels: Conferences, Leadership, Resources, Youth Pastors
I have a list of books that I want to read right now... and this one just worked its way up to the top of that list. Bill Hybels latest work, WHISPER, has captured my attention. It's all about God speaking to his people. I talk to people a lot about how God speaks to me... and sometimes, quite frankly, its hard to explain. You just recognize it when He does speak to you. This is the same way Hybels explains it in the promo video for his newest book, "The Power of a Whisper." I cannot wait to read this book!What book is at the top of your list right now? And have you read this one yet?
Labels: Books
Manic Monday Minute is a serious mind-dump that will probably take you one minute to read. Here are some thoughts going through my head right now...
Welcome back to the Manic Monday Minute...
Welcome back to the Manic Monday Minute...
- Took nearly a two-week hiatus from blogging due to lots of travel and some vacay lately.
- Also cut back on the number of blogs I've been reading.
- About to dive into reading another book. What are you currently reading?
- This is a very slick edited mashup of Up and Inception trailers. Loved it.
- I saw Dinner with the Schmucks yesterday with friends. Funny... but very weird too.
- My mother just finished up her chemo and radiation treatments this past week! Woot!
- Loved this great reminder I got from a child today.
- I watched the finale of the Bachelorette tonight. Haven't watched this season but caught the last show tonight.
- Someone told me that they submitted my name & photo to ABC to be the next bachelor.
- Have we connected on Facebook? Make it happen [here]
- When I hear the song "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan I think of puppies now.
- Don't miss the Manic Monday Minute. Get the feed [here].
- Had some friends treat me to dinner on Friday and lunch on Sunday. Such nice gestures.
- Lady in the Starbucks line the other day bought the person's drink behind her. She was having a crappy day and said "let me turn it around." Now that's the ticket...
- Was very impressed with this 13-year-old's run-down of the movie "The Blind Side."
- Our church lost one of its founding members over the weekend. Heaven definitely gained a dear saint.
- Craig Groeschel is now on twitter.
- My friend Tony spoke on the Casting Crowns tour and saw over 43,000 people accept Christ. Here's a video of the message he spoke on that tour. I love me some Tony.
- A pack of cigarettes just started following me on twitter. How is that possible?
- Thanks for taking a hot minute to read this.
Labels: Manic Monday Minute
You've heard about Simply's new LIVE curriculum from me. I wanted to alert you that my friend, Josh Griffin, is giving away this curriculum THIS WEEK on his blog. You can check out the curriculum [here] and even get a demo FOR FREE! You can also check out the NEW Simply Jr. High edition of this curriculum -- and test drive it too.
Enter the contest [here]
Labels: Resources, Youth Pastors
Last week in the audience of the camp I was speaking at sat the sister of Paralympic Ski Racer, Josh Sundquist. I didn't know this until the end of the week when she introduced herself to me and told me that her brother was a motivational speaker who was pretty famous. I quickly (and jokingly) replied, "Is his name Matt Foley?" Bad joke. [crickets] Later I met her father who told me all about his son (Josh) and his remarkable story. It was great getting to meet such cool folks and hear how God has yet again taken something bad and used it for His good.
Check out Josh's site and hear his story for yourself. Show him some love while you're there.
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