http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/ This is the place to hear from the hearts of our Nxt-Gen Staff Members, as well as read up on current events and things that affect teenagers today.   Contact any of the bloggers by emailing youth@jacksonvillechapel.org Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:37:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Jacksonville Chapel http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/new-year-fresh-start-for-nxt-gen/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/new-year-fresh-start-for-nxt-gen/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:37:00 GMT I'm writting this today after getting my first look into our new building, the APB/MCS buidling. Chad and I thought it was a lot like the show Storage Wars on A&E.  We "bought" the place kinda knowing what was inside, but not being ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/scripture-memory/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/scripture-memory/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:49:15 GMT PARENTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! Is this something you'd want your student to be a part of learning?   Is this something that you think this generation needs? Our world is changing fast and students are not the same as they were ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-update-nov-dec-2011/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-update-nov-dec-2011/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:25:14 GMT Hey Parents, We just finished up the Fall Retreat and we wanted to let you in on what the Middle School ministry at Jacksonville Chapel is up to next.  The retreat was great with 3 students declaring a first time commitment to Christ and ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-fall-schedule/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-fall-schedule/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:26:23 GMT August 30, 2011 Nxt-Gen Families - We hope this letter finds you safe, dry and ready for a good school year as a family.   The recent hurricane has put a dent in our efforts to communicate with you clearly, so we are writing this ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/practice-makes-us-/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/practice-makes-us-/ Tue, 24 May 2011 19:47:58 GMT    Last Sunday Night (May 22nd) I was sitting in with the 6th Grade Boys Small Group and we were discussing Corinthians 12:12-21.  It's the passage about how the body is made up of different parts that all need each other. ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-event-expedition-palisades-mall/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-event-expedition-palisades-mall/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:20:11 GMT EXPEDITION: PALISADES MALL We will are chartering a coach bus to the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY for a fun day of shopping, movies, ice skating, playing in the arcade, and great food.  This is an outreach event, so our goal is to ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-may-outreach-amazing-race-nyc--jersey-invasion/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-may-outreach-amazing-race-nyc--jersey-invasion/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:19:53 GMT On May 14, Nxt-Gen is unveiling a new outreach event.  The event is inspired by the show the Amazing Race and take advantage of the vast and interesting city at our doorsteps.  On May 14 from 9:00am-6:00pm, Nxt-Gen High School Ministry ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/reflections-of-students-sharing-in-flood-relief/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/reflections-of-students-sharing-in-flood-relief/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:17:33 GMT It is a rare moment in our area in which people truly feel in need and are willing for their friends, neighbors, and even unknown strangers to help them in a practical, physical way.  This is one of facts about living here in Northern ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-baptism-class/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-baptism-class/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:47:47 GMT Hello Parents! Coming this Sunday morning, April 10th at 10:15 am in Room 114, there will be a one-time class for kids from 8-13 years old who are interested in being baptized at the Chapel. This class is a great opportunity for parents and ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-30-hour-famine-changes/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-30-hour-famine-changes/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:22:26 GMT DATE: April 5, 2011 TO: EVERYONE CONNECTED WITH NXT-GEN FROM: Pastor Dan RE: 30 Hour Famine Project Changes Due to time commitments and scheduling issues with students and leaders for April 29-30 and May 6-7, we will not be participating in ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-get-to-know-tiffany-angood/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-get-to-know-tiffany-angood/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:20:40 GMT This is our new recurring blogpost where we ask ten questions of one of our volunteer leaders.  Here you will be able to get to know some more about them and the heart they bring to Nxt-Gen Ministry each and every week. ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-small-groups-path-to-maturity/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-small-groups-path-to-maturity/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:40:38 GMT Nxt Gen is committed to helping students grow in their relationship with God and others.  A significant part of this is our commitment to small groups. Small Groups are part of our DNA at the chapel.  Whether you use the Lincoln Park ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/why-invest-in-sending-my-child-to-camp-the-impact-of-camps-and-retreats-on-teens-faith/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/why-invest-in-sending-my-child-to-camp-the-impact-of-camps-and-retreats-on-teens-faith/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:37:03 GMT The summer is short and there are many things vying for our time.  Work, vacation, extra-curricular activities all call out for our attention in the summer.  There is an urgency to get all that we want to do into the short months of ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-student-leaders/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-student-leaders/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:08:54 GMT The title of this post is "Middle School Student Leaders" which may sound like a strange idea for many. Some may ask "Middle School students can be leaders?"  And to that I say "YES THEY CAN!" On February 27th @ 12:30pm in the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/pastors-dan-krulan-and-jeff-markey-perform/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/pastors-dan-krulan-and-jeff-markey-perform/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:47:53 GMT Here is the video of Dan and Jeff performing Pretty Amazing Grace by Neil Diamond at the Middle School Talent Cafe on January 28th, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/updated-nxt-gen-pages-on-chapel-website/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/updated-nxt-gen-pages-on-chapel-website/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:44:45 GMT Come take a look at the newly improved Nxt-Gen part of the Chapel website!! Actually, if you are reading this, you are seeing these changes right now.  We made some changes to help both visitors and regular Chapel attendees find out what is ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-talent-cafe/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/middle-school-talent-cafe/ Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:33:11 GMT On January 28th Nxt-Gen will be having a Middle School Talent Cafe from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  This will give our 6th - 8th graders a chance to show off their talents in singing, dance, painting, drawing, and in many other areas.  We will ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-service-vision/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-service-vision/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:55:42 GMT ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/why-i-love-student-ministry/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/why-i-love-student-ministry/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:32:59 GMT Why I love Youth Ministry.  Youth Ministry is unique.  Very few professions combine the secular and sacred, the mature and childish, the random and the planned, the serious and the humorous in the way that Student Ministries do. Over ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-small-groups-path-to-maturity/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-small-groups-path-to-maturity/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:45:33 GMT Nxt Gen is committed to helping students grow in their relationship with God and others.  A significant part of this is our commitment to small groups. Small Groups are part of our DNA at the chapel.  Whether you use the Lincoln Park ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/reaching-further-and-emergence-moving/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/reaching-further-and-emergence-moving/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:26:42 GMT Because of the Emergence announcement about their upcoming move, some questions have came about in the past few weeks that I'd like to answer to put people's minds at ease. 1. Is Nxt-Gen moving too?No.  Nxt-Gen, both Middle School and High ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/jc-crew-performance/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/jc-crew-performance/ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:39:56 GMT Coming up for Nxt-Gen and the Chapel is the JC Crew Musical "Masks."  Here is the information you'll need to be informed and know when to show up.  And best of all it's FREE!... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-t-shirt-logo-for-fall-retreat-2010/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/nxt-gen-t-shirt-logo-for-fall-retreat-2010/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:44:30 GMT Here is what the T-Shirts will look like for this year's Fall Retreat! Sign up by October 24th!! Want to sign up for the Fall Retreat? Click ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/retreat-promo-3/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/retreat-promo-3/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:29:36 GMT Retreat Video #3 -- Marielle gets it this ti... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/fall-retreat-2010-promo-2/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/fall-retreat-2010-promo-2/ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:23:57 GMT Retreat Promo Video Two.  Keep watching for the rest of the series. ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-sunday-worship-service-worth-the-effort-worth-the-wait/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/high-school-sunday-worship-service-worth-the-effort-worth-the-wait/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:05:46 GMT January 9 will bring some significant change to how we do church here at Jacksonville Chapel and to the Lincoln Park Campus specifically. On that Sunday, Nxt-Gen will launch a brand new worship service for High School students at 10:15 in the ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/fall-retreat-2010-promo-1/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/fall-retreat-2010-promo-1/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:46:51 GMT ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/dodge-ball-tournament/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/dodge-ball-tournament/ Wed, 05 May 2010 19:57:54 GMT Guidelines for OSC Dodge ball tournament are listed below.  GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER!! AREA’S BEST DODGEBALL CREW RULES  CREWS: 1. 6 players on a crew made up of High School students (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders). 2. A ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/parents-survey/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/parents-survey/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:27:58 GMT Parents - Nxt-Gen is looking to improve our ministry.  We value you imput into this process.  Follow the link below.  The survey will take you about 15 minutes.  Thank you for your imput. http://survey.con... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/guys-girls-and-god-nxt-gen-spring-series/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/guys-girls-and-god-nxt-gen-spring-series/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:42:04 GMT This spring, Nxt-Gen will be taking a look at what God has to say about relationships between guys and girls.  Our hope is that by the end of May all Middle and High School students will have a better understanding of the truth growing up, ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/winter-retreat-reflections/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/winter-retreat-reflections/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:58:21 GMT Upon arriving at Jacksonville Chapel, I was excited to be able to jump in with both feet and get to know many people, especially those closely involved in Nxt-Gen.  My first big event was to be the Winter Retreat.  It ended up being my ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/top-notch-summer-camp----coming-this-summer-do-not-miss-it/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/top-notch-summer-camp----coming-this-summer-do-not-miss-it/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:35:35 GMT Harvey Cedars Camp for Junior High (July 26-31) and High School (July 19-24) on Long Beach Island due April 24. http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/minute-to-pray-it/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/minute-to-pray-it/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:50:20 GMT Minute to Pray It Move over Super Bowl and Olympics, because NBC has a new show in town! Some say it's riveting - maybe even the ultimate competition! With a slot to fill and an hour to kill, the network plot wizards came up with... (drum ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/real-world-parents-seminar/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/real-world-parents-seminar/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:11:19 GMT       REAL WORLD PARENTS ($5.00) Saturday March 20th   8:45am to Noon ROOM 112/114      Parents of ALL AGES !!  The Chapel is hosting an event entitled REAL WORLD PARENTS.  ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/according-to-him/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/according-to-him/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:55:05 GMT According to Him Question: What rock ‘n’ roll chica has the rare combination of one of the most unique names in musical history and *mad* guitar skills? If the name Miley Cyrus came to mind, please dismiss that thought ... http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/whats-in-your-wonderland/ http://www.jacksonvillechapel.org/nxt-gen-ministry-blog/whats-in-your-wonderland/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:55:32 GMT What's in Your Wonderland? “There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, and danger! Some say to survive it: You need to be as mad as a hatter…Which luckily I am.”- The Mad Hatter I don’t ...