Resources ~ Articles
These are past newsletter articles written by Tim Price. Viewing the articles requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Random Ideas For Ministry with Children.pdf
Random Ideas For Ministry with Children (The Light Kids Conference, 2008)
These ideas were presented for the children’s ministry workers at the Light Kids Conference, First Baptist Church, Maryville, IL
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Ten Things Every Congregation Want Their Worship Leader To Know (Fall Worship Conference 2007)
In a time when "worship" is the number one genre of music, when worship CD’s sell by the millions and
worship conferences, seminars, books and articles abound, we have to remember the focus of a worship
leader - to help lead the congregation in connection with the living God. Whether you are serving twenty
people in a house church or four thousand in an auditorium, we must set aside our own needs, agenda and
desires and help the congregation, that God has entrusted to us, connect with Him. The thoughts below
aren’t scientific data, but rather a reminder of what the congregation wants us to know...
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Five Thoughts About Making an Impact at Summer Church Camp (Summer 2007)
I love summer church camp and know that many of you reading could be heading to a summer
camp as a leader or participant over the next few weeks. As leaders in those short term ministry
situations, here are some things to think about...
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Six Reminders for Ministry Leaders (April 2007)
Recently through conversations and messages, concerts and reflection, I have been reminded of six random thoughts for ministry leaders.
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Planning Events In Ministry (April 2006)
Over the years, Harvest has been a part of hundreds of youth conferences, lock-ins, youth
rallies, retreats, revivals and worship services. Here are a few things that stand out about
successful events where we have been privileged to serve.
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Thoughts on Lockins ~ A Fresh Look At An Old Tradition (April 2004)
Have you had a lock-in lately? Maybe you haven't because you almost burned the
church down last time. Your pastor said no more lock-ins (or at least you told your youth
that). You did a lock-in but you were the adult team. Here are some fresh new ideas so
that we can revisit lock-ins and make them more useful.
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Thoughts on Planning a Youth Ministry Retreat (August 2003)
Just in case you haven't thought about the possibility of having your own youth ministry retreat lately, here are some thoughts and ideas for retreats!
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Thoughts On Getting Started In Traveling Music Ministry (August 2003)
Every person’s journey is different but there are some things that I think you can learn from mine! Enjoying worship leading as a career isn't what I thought I would be doing after
graduating from seminary. I had every intention of serving in a church full-time. I do
have the joy of being based out of a local church with the freedom to travel. So, to all
you young musicians out there who have a desire to travel and serve the church leading
praise & worship, here are some thoughts for you.
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