Comments for Mackenzie's Meanderings... http://robbiemackenzie.com Where theology is inseperable from who we are and what we do... Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Youth Ministry Discipline by Jeff Johnston, Ethridge http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/05/16/youth-ministry-discipline/#comment-1853 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:39 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1894#comment-1853 Robbie… I’ve tried to keep a watch out for the kids in my Youth Group. When I’ve had a class on what not to put on Facebook, well, they think that’s none of my business. As a YM who came from the business world vs. Christian College I try to tell them, “I wouldn’t hire you if I saw ______” on Facebook but usually to no avail. When we hired our last summer intern he had inappropriately listed his father as his son, which when reviewed by my parents—they went bizerk! and I had two weeks worth of explaining to do… If I point out something to a parent usually the next week I’m deFRIENDED by my once youth group member but you have to keep trying to keep them on the narrow path… even if they defriend you!

And I’ve been told, “YOU AIN’T MY DADDY!” Just keep doing the right thing and you can never go wrong.

FYI: I do not refuse to let disruptive children attend certain events, I just require their parents attend along with them if they choose to go.

]]> Comment on Youth Ministry Discipline by Robbie Mackenzie http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/05/16/youth-ministry-discipline/#comment-1852 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29:17 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1894#comment-1852 One of my parents had this wisdom to share:

“I am not a youth minister, but here is my view anyway. Discipline is necessary, but it is not the role of the pulpit minister, or the family minister, or the youth minister, or the music minister. It is the role of the elders. Take the problem to them.”

We talked about it later and that puts the shepherds at work and deflects the issue from us. I liked his response.

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Robbie Mackenzie http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1832 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:36:36 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1832 I am with you on that Chris. You know me!

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Robbie Mackenzie http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1831 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:36:19 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1831 Thanks Scott and I agree. Not now does not necessarily mean never…it just means not right now.

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Chris French http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1830 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:46:48 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1830 Great article! I get really excited about this new thing I want to do and I’ve got it all planned out in my head…this thing will revolutionize the church! I start explaining it to the parents and they help me see the way of the Lord more perfectly. I’m thinking about writing Proverbs 15.22 on the wall in my office just to remind me that not only do I need help, but that other minds are necessary to make something better. Thanks for your insight.

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Scott Bond Sr. http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1829 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:37:47 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1829 Robbie, I would add to the last point that “right now” it is for the best. Something that is not a good fit or the right time now, may be in the future. Just my thoughts.

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Robbie Mackenzie http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1828 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:05:24 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1828 Thanks Chad. I never met a parent who told me, “Robbie, you communicate too much!” Usually the opposite is true.

]]> Comment on How do I start something new in my ministry? by Chad Landman (@chadlandman) http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/19/how-do-i-start-something-new-in-my-ministry/#comment-1827 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:47:52 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1876#comment-1827 Great writeup. Need to reign myself in sometimes and follow these guidelines myself. Two things I like that was said in this article: 1] “Think slow, think small” – big things start with small steps. You can’t go from step 1 to step 794 in one fell swoop. 2] “Let your leadership know.” Elders, deacons, and your youth committee do not like surprises, like you said. Communication, even if if feels like you’re going overboard with over-informing, is key.

Again, great write up.

]]> Comment on “YOU HAVE FOUR KIDS!?!?!?” by Robbie Mackenzie http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/17/you-have-four-kids/#comment-1826 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:36:48 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1868#comment-1826 I have heard that a million times as well. My response, all be it blunt, is: “No, but I can’t help that my wife and I enjoy marriage and that she finds me irresistible!” :)

]]> Comment on “YOU HAVE FOUR KIDS!?!?!?” by Vicky D. http://robbiemackenzie.com/2012/04/17/you-have-four-kids/#comment-1825 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:09:33 +0000 http://robbiemackenzie.com/?p=1868#comment-1825 I certainly can relate to all that was said here. Heard all those comments before plus the one about,”Are you Catholic?”

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