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Comment from YouTube I just discovered YouthBytes. I LOVE IT! Chad cracks me up. I watched "Rant." It had me rolling. "Menacing vibrations" . . . classic. We are airing YouthBytes on the television network i work for. I'm spreading the word around to people. Everyone i introduce it to loves it. These little promo videos are like potato chips. You can't watch just one.
Michigan - New Life Vineyard Church Our Youth Group, young and old alike, are thrilled with the YouthBytes DVD series. Each episode gives a great message in a manner that the youth can relate to. The quality and content is outstanding, and the youth are often discussing that night's episode with each other as they move out of our main sanctuary. Great stuff, keep up the God work.
Pastor2Youth.com - Using Media for Youth Ministry As a young person, I've got a lot out of this new video series called Youthbytes.
They are short, relevant, discussion-starting videos that could be used for message openers. They're hilarious and fun and crazy!! It's worth checking out.
California: Christian (12 years old) The YouthBytes are great. I watched them a soon as I got them. When my brothers came home we watched them over and over. Tonight we are going to watch them with my dad. YouthBytes are cool because you can watch them over and over again without getting bored. Chad always makes me excited to be a Christian. It makes me want to learn about the Bible.
Florida: Kerri To Chad (YouthBytes Host)—You are insane! I loved it! I laughed my head off. My kids could not stop watching it. You are like a psycho American crocodile hunter for souls!
British Columbia, Canada: Chris Carrick - Abbotsford Christian Assembly Youth Bytes has been a valuable resource to help spread the word of God here at PG Church. Every other Tuesday we get together watch and then discuss the issues that are brought before us. YouthBytes opens up great discussion and prayer time as the topics are visually relevant and thought provoking down to the soul of who we are and who God wants us to be.
California: Dr. Bill Peters - Angel Fire Christian Center Thank you for the wonderful job you have done on YouthBytes. Our kids at the church love it. The content of the Youth Bytes lesson provides a powerful ice breaker and attention gainer for our instruction period.
Tim Schmoyer Review - Youth Pastor and Youth Ministry Blogger at http://timschmoyer.com/ When I first heard about YouthBytes.org I thought, “Oh no, not another video curriculum of shallow content and lame production. The youth ministry video curriculum market is already saturated with products that enable youth leaders to outsource the teaching of scripture.” But what I appreciate about the videos from YouthBytes.org is that, not only are they MTV quality videos, but the host, Chad Daniel, actually communicates the Word. The videos are not intended to be a surrogate teacher for your kids — they’re created to spark discussion and engage teenagers’ minds on Biblical truths that you, their youth leader, can (and should) follow-up on. That’s why each episode includes a 1-minute version, a 3-minute version, a 6-minute version, even up to a 30-minute version so you can pick which works best for your group. The included leader’s guide contains ideas for icebreakers, a lesson, discussion questions, key scripture passages, and more to help you teach your kids on the subject matter covered in the video. They really do a professional and quality job with everything they produce. When you get a chance, check out some of the video clips at YouthBytes.org. The first time I went to their site, I only intended to check out a couple clips, but I actually ended up watching all of them! They’re engaging, funny, and thought provoking. And the longer DVD versions are even better! I actually watched the episodes on the YouthBytes DVD I have twice! I actually had no faults with YouthBytes until the second time I watched the DVD: I realized that I was so engaged with what Chad Daniel was doing the first time around that sometimes I stopped paying attention to what he was actually teaching. Instead my mind focused on things like, “Oh wow, flares strapped to tennis shoes! I so wanna try that!” or how I need to tell my wife about a funny clip that made me laugh out loud. Unfortunately, I missed some of the valuable gems of wisdom that Chad Daniel shared the first time I watched it. However, this could actually be a positive thing because it makes the replay value of the DVDs pretty high. You could watch it several times and pick up something new each time. I’ll probably use YouthBytes as discussion starters for my own Sunday morning Jr. High ministry starting in 2009.
Article from TechnologyintheChurch.com Youth Bytes with Chad Daniels - Youth Ministry Videos There's no greater application for cutting edge video ministry than with our young people. A media-driven, tech-savvy generation of youth who are bombarded with conflicting messages, and yet can be passionate about discovering the truth. Chad Daniel, the personality behind the YouthBytes ministry video series, has been involved in television and film production since he was 15 years old. The Youth Bytes video series is a $20 subscription that provides two episodes each of Chad's crazy antics and powerful messages each month. Along with the two 7-13 minute video episodes, the DVD set contains at least two short 1-minute teaser pieces as well as 3- and 6-minute versions that can be used with youth and adults alike. A half-hour TV show is also included to illustrate how Chad uses the episodes in a ministry situation. The videos I received from Chad were "Dressed to Kill", "Pulling Strings", and the sample video which you can receive for free by visiting his website at: www.youthbytes.org. Not only were the video segments professionally produced and youthfully attractive, the messages were pointed and memorable. Youth Bytes would be a great start or addition to any Youth service or small group discussion.
Australia: Anonymous Hello Chad and team, I have previewed your 2 - 6 minute episodes with my youth and they are eating it up. They love the fresh style you bring. Thanks so much and God bless y'all,
Singapore: Anonymous Hi, You guys got great stuff, I was looking for lesson or videos that could impact young people which is current and radical you guys hit the mark! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK FOR THE LORD!
Emmett SchwartzYou guys are doing something extremely wonderful and as a youth leader I appreciate all your and Chad's efforts thanks so much.
Carolyn HollenbachThank you for sending us the promo DVD. We've played both episodes for our youth group and they really seemed to enjoy them. You can be expecting an order from us shortly. Thanks again!
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