Weekly Resources, Ideas and Articles from The Source for Youth Ministry
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Main Point of Discussion: Being a person of integrity means doing what is right even when no one is looking, even if it costs you something.

The Movie Clip: Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius
Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., aka "Bobby Jones" (played by Jim Caviezel) rose from complete obscurity to become a golfing legend during his lifetime. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper, intense passion, and perfectionist tendencies to master the game and win the Grand Slam, (the U.S., British, and Amateur Opens in golf, a feat unequaled even today). But it is Jones's style, personality, and character that separated him from the other professionals in his field. When Jones realizes that his unparalleled success may be destroying those he loves, he's presented with an astounding proposition, one that shocks the world.

Introducing the Clip:
Today I want to show you a clip from the movie Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius - which is the true account of one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game. This scene is taken from Bobby Jones play during the U.S. Open Championship, arguably the most important tournament in golf. During this scene, Jones thinks he unintentionally moves his ball prior to swinging at it. If it’s true, he has to take a one stroke penalty. As we watch the clip, put yourself in his place and try to imagine how you would react in this situation.

Here’s a potentially hilarious new game you can play with your students that requires nothing more than a microphone (and even that’s optional).

You know what’s not fair at all? The fact that Tarzan doesn’t get anywhere near the hype and glamour that other heroes get. Could the Hulk swing from tree to tree on a vine? Could Superman control whole animal populations with his mind? Would Batman look good in nothing but a leather loin cloth? No, no, and no! So, here’s a game in honor of the hero who is the real king of the jungle.

Bring 2- 4 kids up front to the stage with you. Making sure the audience can hear you, ask the participants if they are familiar with Tarzan. They will probably say yes, but take a second to describe him anyway. Tell them what he looked like, what he wore, what he did, describe his powers, and then, mention the fact that he had a patented Tarzan yell. DON’T DO IT; just say that he had one. Ask them if they know how it went, but don’t let them practice it at all.

Next, explain that you will….

In the Minds of Our "Good" Kids...

Teen Interview Podcast Episode #27 (8/3/2009)

In this podcast, The Source invites you to get a perspective on life from the vantage point of a "church kid." Everything from music, to sexting, to discipleship, to internet pornography is covered in this podcast. Listen in as Jonathan and Andy are joined by five Christian teenagers who talk about life in raw terms.

Listen to it now for free on iTunes! (CLICK HERE) Or, if you don't have iTunes already... jump on Apple's web page for a free download, then click on our podcast page.

Episode Highlights:

• Hear teens talk about what it means to "follow Christ" these days
• Find out why Alec can't use iTunes
• Catch a glimpse of the biggest struggles teens face
• Listen to what these kids wish their parents would teach them
• Discover the topics teens need discussed in youth ministry settings

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