Sean Rheaume

Alive in Review

Teaching Series: Mind Games Theme: looking at some absurd statements from Jesus and why he said them Bible: Mt 15:21-28 Attendance: 265 First timers: 7 Volunteers: 30 Length of service: 55 x 2 Breakdown: The night was pretty awesome considering my brain is fried getting ready for Breakaway. We had a 2 song set listContinue reading “Alive in Review”

Intoducing…Bobby Webster

In the world of Alive Youth Ministry Bobby really needs no introduction but now he is part of the team in an official capacity. Bobby is coming on to the youth ministry staff as a part time associate in youth ministry. He will be assisting me in more of an official role in preaching/teaching andContinue reading “Intoducing…Bobby Webster”

Alive in review – June 3

Teaching Series: Collide – Our monthly combined MS/HS worship experience Theme: Graduation Attendance: 300 First Time Guests: 12 Volunteers: 30 Length of service: 90 minutes Breakdown: We definately learned our lesson from the last Collide. We kept it simple and focused on worship and experiencing God. The band was on point last night with breakoutContinue reading “Alive in review – June 3”

Spiritual Check Up

I just finished recording our volunteer training CD for June. I thought it would be cool to share some of it on my blog. I know that health is important. I know that guys that aren’t chunky work better than guys that are. I know that it is in my best interest to stay healthyContinue reading “Spiritual Check Up”

Alive in Review

Teaching Series: The Face of Love Theme: Love gives Bible: Luke 10:25-32 Attendance: 295 First Time Guests: 4 Volunteers: 30 Length of Service: 50 minutes x 2 Breakdown: Middle School Service went well. Played a little role playing game on stage with some students and they had a blast. Worship was good in the MSContinue reading “Alive in Review”

5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part

Plan…I love to plan. Now there are scriptural foundations for planning so it is not UNspiritual but there are many circles out there in the Church world that believes everything should be led by the Spirit…planning “squeezes” out the freedom of God. I don’t subscribe to that theology. I believe that you should plan. IContinue reading “5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part”

5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part 3

I Twitter. Now I don’t pretend to understand why? I don’t know why people care to know what I have for lunch. I don’t understand it…but I love it! It is totally narcissistic. I get to have everyone who cares get to join me in this thing called life. I have gotten advice on what toContinue reading “5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part 3”

5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part 2

I watch awards shows. Some I actually like some it is like watching knowing a wreck is about to happen. Why do I watch them even though rarely is there anything that edifies Jesus…in fact sometimes just the opposite. I love the creativity of it. I love how they weave in multiple senses to createContinue reading “5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry part 2”

5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry

There are some things that I do in youth ministry that you won’t find in the Bible anywhere…no not even in The Message. There are things that I believe are important to youth ministry though I cannot find a single spiritual component in it. This next series of blogs will highlight some of my favoriteContinue reading “5 unspiritual things I do in youth ministry”

Decisions decisions

I have never been good at making choices between 2 good options. Some people have that knowledge of “God’s Will”. I don’t have that. I know what God wants me to do day by day but rarely does scripture point out details from day to day. What about you? How do you approach Big Decisions. Continue reading “Decisions decisions”