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Get creative with promotion. Interview a Yeti!

October 28, 2015 by Chris Parker Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year we are recruiting students to sign up for our winter camp. It’s been really neat to watch our camp grow by about 20% each year. Although this is cool we want to keep things fresh. How can you take camp promotion to the next level? This year we interviewed a Yeti! Despite the language barrier, it went over really well. We showed this commercial in the main auditorium to encourage parents to sign their kids up. There was lots of laughing and a buzz about how well it was composed. Sure, it took some extra time to make this happen and I stepped outside of my weekly routine of things – but it was SO worth it!

When is your next event? Get creative. Do something loud, something fresh, something that will make people look twice…something that hasn’t been done at your church before. Oh, and if you need someone that speaks Yetish, let me know! 🙂

What have been your most successful recruiting/promotion strategies? Share your ideas in the comment section below!

Filed Under: Student Ministry Tagged With: interview, stumin, wintercamp, yeti

We’re moving…

June 21, 2012 by Chris Parker Leave a Comment

We’re moving to Texas! The word is out officially among both our current and future church homes…the transition days are very bittersweet, it continues to be an emotional rollercoaster. We are sad to move away from Wheaton Bible Church, our friends in the Chicagoland area, and the many memories and ministry experiences that God has created here over the past 6 years. While it is hard to say goodbyes, we are thoroughly excited and welcome the opportunity at Gateway Church in Austin, Texas! I have accepted the position of Student Pastor overseeing the middle school and high school ministry.

After a long interview process, much prayer, seeking wisdom from mentors, family and friends we are confident that God indeed has blessed mine and Calla’s calling to Austin. We are both looking forward to see how God will use us in this next chapter of life together.

Your prayers are appreciated during our transition in the weeks ahead!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: austin, chicago, gateway church austin, interview, moving, student pastor, texas, transitions, wheaton bible church, Youth Ministry

Hey there, my name is Chris. I wake up every morning thinking youth ministry. If you are in the same boat, then I know you will identify with me, because you also live the life of a youth pastor .

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