A collection of thoughts and quotes from various speakers at the Youth Pastor Summit.

Without frequent reminders of who we are and why we are here, our methods become our identity and our purpose becomes maintaining our methods. — Dr. David Ferguson

Dr. Alvin Reid lists four points for impacting the culture for Christ

– Less Dualistic more Incarnational (in other words, avoid the tendency to have separate “Christian” versions of everything)

– Less Recreational more Biblical

–Less emphasis on the Behavioral more on the focus of the great idea of the Gospel.

–Less institutional more missional (Be a missionary in this culture.)

Kevin White shared results of research to produce a Simplified Approach to Ministry

– Curriculum: use a curriculum that is Centered on the Gospel; Scripture Focused; Flexible; Integrated with an intentional plan to teach students at every step of the way.

– Connections: How are you keeping students intentionally connected across age gaps?

– Dimension Ministries: focus on multiple dimensions and interests of students (sports, music, missions,  student leadership, etc.)

– Training: Train and equip leaders to be the best they can be.

Jason Illian, VP of GodTube, shared exciting information about GodTube becoming a social networking portal. It will be the only major networking portal with fully moderated content. This has the potential to be a great resource for youth minister networking.