4 ways to start 2021 right, and more!

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WATCH: Four Helpful Ways to Start Student Ministry Well in the New Year 2020 is almost over, and what better way to celebrate that than thinking about how you're going to start 2021? Before you decide not to watch, this isn't another one of those New Year's resolution videos. I'm actually not a huge fan of the New Year's resolution and think there's a much more effective way to approach thinking about your personal growth and goals. You've heard it said, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." In this video, Ben shares four ways to start 2021 well so that you're on track to finish well! WATCH NOW READ: When Christmas Doesn't Seem So Merry | Helping Students Navigate a Difficult Holiday Season The season of Advent gives time and nuance for the multiplicity and complexity of feelings we have about waiting, and the arrival of something new. We don't just need the celebration of a joyous season, we also need to make space for feelings and emotions that make joy meaningful. Remember: it is reprieve for some, relief for others, and a painful reminder for a few more. Take a few moments to do an inventory of your students and leaders who might need a check-in from you the most. READ MORE LISTEN: Keeping a Missions Mindset How do you keep the Great Commission at the forefront of your ministry when you can't GO? Dave MacNeill, Manager of Student Partnerships and Ministry for Operation Christmas Child, and Ben discuss ways that you can still be globally-focused right now. Dave also shares the gospel focus of Operation Christmas Child and ways that you can mobilize students to make a gospel impact through their organization year-round. LISTEN NOW *Unsubscribe  |  Email Us © LifeWay Christian Resources, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234  Subscription Information This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog  *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally

Celebrate Christmas Tonight, Together, Live

Michael W. Smith LIVE Concert tonight.  Details included in this email...

Tonight, Michael and his band will be on-stage LIVE from Nashville's historic RYMAN Auditorium in front of a distanced audience.  The Ryman will be LIVE Streaming the concert so anyone around the world can join in the Christmas celebration. In a year when Michael and his band have been extremely limited in their ability to tour and see you all, this will be the last LiveStream concert of the year and we hope you'll be able to join us.  Details are below: Day:  Friday, December 18th Time:  8 pm central U.S.A.  (9 pm eastern, 6 pm pacific) Get information on how to get your livestream ticket. Who can join in:  Anyone in the world.  One ticket needed per household watching. Full details and an FAQ about how to watch and use your access codes:   https://mandolin.drift.help/article/ryman-faq/ After Tonight's sold out show in Nashville...  the last TWO concerts of the year are both in Florida as we celebrate Christmas LIVE.  These shows will not be livestreamed.  The only way to attend is in-person. Both shows are following strict distancing protocols and will have extremely limited ticket availability). December 19th:  Jacksonville, FL December 20th:  Clearwater, FL (Tampa) Tickets now available at:  http://MichaelWSmith.com/tour After a year where seemingly everything has canceled, rescheduled, or just "changed".  We are looking forward to many of you joining us for a very special week of worship, fellowship, and adventure on Maui in September 2021!  This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Great for couples, friends, and families based at the world famous, Grand Wailea Resort on Maui.. Reservations are now open for the experience and we look forward to you joining us for the nightly concerts, daily devotions and exciting excursions.  Get the basic info and reserve your room here. If you want ALL of the event details we have a DETAILED FAQ and Planning Guide available for you to plan your entire trip. Event attendance is being limited to a small group, so as to allow for a more intimate experience.  Event will be primarily held outdoors with contingency plans for inclement weather.  All events will have ample space to allow for social distancing should we still require it at the time of the event taking place. Our Guarantee:  Reserve and know that if the event is in any way cancelled due to COVID-19 all guests will receive a 100% refund of all fees View this email in your browser Copyright © 2020 The MWS Group, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you "opted in" to receive emails from Michael W. Smith. Being a member of this list is how we notify you of new music, tour dates, and other news regarding Michael W. Smith's world. Our mailing address is: The MWS Group 541 Franklin Rd Franklin, TN 37069 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can *update your preferences or *unsubscribe from this list.    Subscription Information This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog   *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally

The Briefing Friday, December 18, 2020

Daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview

DOWNLOAD Part I Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas? The Greatest Story of All Is True—Jesus Christ, Truly God and Truly Man, Is Born! Part II What Do the Accounts of Christ's Birth in Matthew and Luke Tell Us about Our Savior? Understanding the Necessity of the Virgin Birth Part III Don't Miss the Sweetness and Tenderness of Christmas This Year: Martin Luther on the Sentimentality of Christmas LISTEN NOW Click Here to Listen to Thinking in Public Copyright © 2020 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up online at www.albertmohler.com. Our mailing address is: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40280 Add us to your address book Want to buy Albert Mohler's Books on Alibris? Want to change how you receive these emails? You can *update your preferences or *unsubscribe from this list.  Subscription Information This email was sent to Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog   *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally