~What I Have To Say~

Y.E. ; 5 Minute Countdown

2010-06-02T16:33:00.001-04:00

www.youthexplosion.com

Trip Lee "Between Two Worlds" (Reflections)

2010-05-19T14:41:00.002-04:00

www.reachrecords.com/B2W

Christ Tabernacle 25th Year Anniversary

2010-05-11T18:16:00.002-04:00

Vimeo

http://christtabernacle.org

Razilla Interviews Alex Medina

2010-04-18T20:03:00.002-04:00

My good friend Alex Medina was interviewed by Rapzilla. He resides right here in NYC. We (Youth Explosion) has rocked together for years especially when TRUCE was on deck. They share the same heart & passion.

http://onpostproductions.com

Urban D. - Hip-Hop History

2010-04-13T16:03:00.002-04:00

The Ambassador - Video Statement

2010-04-08T15:13:00.001-04:00

If you're in the NYC area, join The Ambassador on Friday, April 9, 2010 (tomorrow) at the Youth Explosion Aftershock as Pastor Chris Durso interviews him live. The event begins at 7pm and the doors open at 6pm EST.

Christ Tabernacle
64-36 Myrtle Avenue
Glendale, NY 11385
www.youthexplosion.com

Canton Jones "5 Seconds"

2010-04-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

Heart Broken

2010-04-07T23:41:00.000-04:00

Contining in our transition...

2010-03-31T14:53:00.002-04:00

Congrats To Monique & Jon Collado on #3

2010-03-30T23:13:00.002-04:00

She's Beautiful!!!

Japhia Life "Does Anybody Know"

2010-03-28T18:33:00.000-04:00

Uncomfortable

2010-03-22T16:33:00.002-04:00

C3 "The Rock"

2010-03-18T20:49:00.000-04:00

www.c3info.org

Sho Baraka "We Can Be More"

2010-03-17T16:39:00.001-04:00

Sho Baraka "Lions & Liars" Drops Tuesday March 22, 2010!!!

www.reachrecords.com

Bo Boshers On Mentoring & Discipling

2010-03-08T16:54:00.003-05:00

The simple truth is that Jesus had it right. His focus was always on relationships, and his ministry was in perfect balance: he gathered and spoke to crowds, but never allowed their size or adulation to trick him into thinking he had done his work. Rather, while speaking and ministering to the many, he also found a few young men and women to invest in deeply, and with the power of the Holy Spirit, that band of followers “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). This generation needs that to happen again.

Lets go back to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. It didn’t take long for him to attract a loose following and call some specific people to join his movement. But in Mark 3, he takes his relational involvement a huge step further. After spending a night in prayer, we read that he gathered a select few and appointed them to “be with him” (Mark 3:14).

The challenge I leave you with is to do this - to become a mentor. You can do this, you really can. It starts with you on your knees, asking God to let you be an example of Christ to this person. You need to trust God as you step forward to live out the be-with factor. Imagine what would happen if everyone who read this would take this for real and invested in a students’ life. I think we would be amazed to see what God would do with this generation – one life at a time. You can do this! Mentoring a student will take time, but will return to you energy and enthusiasm for ministry. More important, it will change the life of that student for a lifetime. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting difference. Find a student and bring them along with you as you go about your life. As you model what it means to be a Christ follower in everyday life. As you teach them how to turn their world upside down in Jesus name. This is how we will change youth culture together.

Happy Birthday Pastor Durso!!

2010-03-07T18:18:00.003-05:00

Thank you For:

- Being My Dad

- Being My Pastor

- Being a true example of a Godly Father, Grandfather, Husband

- Being the definition of Humble, Humility, Character, Servant

- Your Unique Leadership

- Driving Me Home

- Taking Me Out Dinner

- Trusting Me

- Handing me responsibilities

- Letting me take the weight of responsibilities (tasks) off your shoulders to make your life easier

- Letting me pick your brain on Leadership & the church

- Letting me rock with you at Weekend Services when everyone else was out

Streets Of New York

2010-03-02T16:53:00.001-05:00

What They Don't Teach About In Seminary

2010-02-24T16:56:00.001-05:00

Just Kidz

2010-02-23T18:14:00.002-05:00

www.christtabernacle.org

Pre-Order Sho Baraka "Lions And Liars" Dropping 3.30.10

2010-02-22T16:47:00.000-05:00

www.reachrecords.com

Oraia - LIVE At The Potter's House

2010-02-21T19:49:00.000-05:00

Lecrae - Far Away

2010-02-10T18:18:00.003-05:00

Purchase Song & Music Video: www.reachrecords.com

Recap: Bizarro World

2010-02-04T13:43:00.005-05:00

Bizarro World was a huge success!! Over 1,000 Senior Pastors, Youth Pastors, Leaders, and Students came from all over the country. There was such love & unity amongs everyone. Some praying, networking, encouraging each other. I can go on & on about the conference but I'll say one thing: Our youth Ministries will NEVER be the same!!

Here are some photos:

NYC Youth Pastors Pushing Bizarro World

2010-01-18T10:12:00.003-05:00

Daniel Sanabria Promo from Upside Down Inc. on Vimeo.

Pastor Durso at The Life Christian Church

2010-01-11T20:49:00.001-05:00

Bizarro World

2010-01-07T11:29:00.001-05:00

www.upsidedowninc.com

Pastor Durso In NJ

2010-01-02T16:51:00.003-05:00

Pastor Durso is speaking at The Life Christian Church this weekend.

Visit: www.tlcc.org/

J.A.Z. "Ready 2 Go"

2010-01-01T16:58:00.001-05:00

Rev. Calvin Hunt (1957 - 2009)

2009-12-30T20:37:00.002-05:00

“Calvin Hunt, Gospel Music Performer, Died In Queens, NY”

Queens, NY (12-26-09) Vine Records’ recording artist, Calvin Hunt died Saturday in a Queens, NY hospital at the age of 52. The acclaimed Gospel singer was a member and soloist of the famed Christ Tabernacle Choir and Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers. His latest Vine Records’ release, Bridges, claimed 2 Dove Award nominations for Contemporary Gospel Recording and Contemporary Gospel Song, “Come On.”

Christ Tabernacle Choir Director Steven Carey commented, “Calvin Hunt’s ministry transcended his terrific musical talent…He loved Jesus Christ, he loved people, and as a result He loved to share the love of Christ with anyone he came in contact. The faith he had in the God that had delivered him from drug addiction could be powerfully felt when he would tell his story. His testimony gave people hope…everyone from the inner city to the suburbs was touched when he would speak and sing. He will be missed greatly by his local Christ Tabernacle family, the music industry, and the body of Christ.”

Producer Wayne Haun added, “Calvin was a true artist. Each note of every performance was from the heart, and you knew it. But more importantly, he was a true friend. He never treated us like a record company. We were family. He knew my mom, my nephews, what made me tic, and he even knew my favorite pasta dish. He loved the Lord, his family and his fans. Life without him is definitely going to be tough. This industry will miss him, but I'm glad his music and his message will live forever.”

- VINE Records (Immediate Release)

Miracle On Beak St.

2009-12-15T17:21:00.000-05:00

Tonight...

2009-12-04T08:27:00.002-05:00

Chris Durso On Youth Ministry...

2009-11-30T20:17:00.002-05:00

Having the honor to rock & sit under Chris Durso has changed my perception, view, whatever on who & what a "Servant Leader" is. He's a prime example of that definition. Check this out and you'll understand:

B-Luv "MGPY"

2009-11-30T19:33:00.002-05:00

B-Luv is an young, passionate minister of Hip-Hop. Loves the Lord big time and it's evident in his life & music. He seeks to constantly to grow closer to God.

A few months ago, we hosted his NYC Album Release at The Aftershock and I'll tell ya...all eyes & ears were glued to him. The passion and words were pouring out of him. The room was quiet because the young people were drawn to him. So, I don't know what more to say. Go pick up his project for yourself & someone else!

Cop Album Here: B-Luv "MGPY"

Why We Need Y.E.?

2009-11-30T16:55:00.001-05:00

HOLY MISFIT!!!

2009-11-12T17:26:00.002-05:00

Maria Durso On "100 Huntley" In Canada

2009-11-12T17:25:00.001-05:00

R-Swift "Anthem

2009-10-15T10:40:00.004-04:00

R-Swift has released a another banger "Anthem". He onces again keeps it real, pouring his heart out to the people in the streets over mellow beats. R-Swift grabs people's attention when he steps to the mic. J.A.Z., Braille, KJ-52, are just the few who make guest appearances.

The Aftershock - October Edition

2009-10-12T17:26:00.002-04:00

www.youthexplosion.com

www.yebloggy.blogspot.com

Ralph Castillo - Made To Make A Difference

2009-10-12T17:22:00.002-04:00

www.ralphye.blogspot.com

Where The Wild Things Are

2009-10-12T17:21:00.001-04:00

www.oraia.wordpress.com

New Music Videos

2009-10-12T17:08:00.002-04:00

Stories

2009-10-12T17:05:00.002-04:00

God is still in the business of changing lives:

Been Away For A While....

2009-10-12T16:49:00.003-04:00

For the 3rd Year Straight, Christ Tabernacle once again came together to reach out to kids in 2 schools who are less fortunate:

Weeks Later, A Principal overwhelmingly responses:

Happy Birthday Chris Durso & Ralph Castillo!!

2009-08-16T18:33:00.005-04:00

It's a honor to rock with these men of God. They're my brothers, pastors, leaders, mentors, etc. Love the both of like you can't understand!! May God continue to do great things in your lives.

Kurrent

2009-08-04T21:28:00.003-04:00

If you are a Youth Pastor, Youth Director, Leader, and Worker I highly recommend this website. It's a great networking site where you can meet and connect with others in ministry. Get insite and information for your ministry.

BOY PILOT GIG

2009-07-30T12:59:00.001-04:00

www.boypilot.com

www.boypilot.blogspot.com

180

2009-07-29T17:43:00.002-04:00

Oraia "Dead Breathe"

2009-07-25T08:25:00.003-04:00

This is a piece Oraia did at Da' T.R.U.T.H. "The Big Picture" Album Release. Best stuff I've heard from her so far!!

Da' T.R.U.T.H. "The Big Picture"

2009-07-23T05:31:00.003-04:00

The album hit stores this past Tuesday. I mustr tell you need to pick it up. Da' T.R.U.T.H. did an outstanding job on this project. The concept is basically giving a deep look into our God. Who He is?, His creation, and His unmeasurable amount of love. The music is different but fitting and content he brings to the table is beyond words. It makes you think, strech yourself, and laugh about this great God we serve.

Indecent Exposure

2009-07-16T16:57:00.002-04:00

Real Faith

2009-07-15T16:51:00.003-04:00

Last weekend, we launched a new series entiltled "Real Faith" We will be studying the book of James for the month of July & August. Here is the commercial:

Real Faith: The Pretender

I'm back...

2009-07-15T16:46:00.000-04:00

Where Do I start? It's been months.

Youth Pastors Fellowship

2009-03-19T17:06:00.006-04:00

Last Monday night, Pastor Adam Durso and Youth Explosion hosted another Youth Pastors Fellowship. This time it took place at Times Square Church and over 175 Youth Pastors & Leaders were in attendance. The night was incredible. We had a time of worship, fellowship, and a thought from Pastor Adam Durso. We were all inspired and motivated after our gathering.

There was such a dope picture of leaders just networking and fellowshiping together. People wanted to learn and work with each other. I had the privilege to sit with two leaders who are just getting started in youth ministry. Learning that I have a decade under my belt, they were asking questiions, sharing their hearts, and picking my brain. So I did get a chance to share my experiences and insight for 30 minutes. Man, it made me a little weary but I love doing that!

There is another Fellowship in the works for Thursday May 21st. As the day draws near, I will post all the information.

Happy Birthday Dad!!

2009-03-05T14:47:00.000-05:00

Today is Pastor Durso's 59th Birthday. I'm so honored to call this man of God my Pastor, Dad, friend, mentor, co-worker/laborer, etc. I don't think I would be half the man I man if it wasn't for him. Just being able to sit under him learning and following. So, again Happy Birthday Poppa Durso. I Love You!!

The Discipline Of Discipleship...

2009-03-02T17:01:00.004-05:00

* This issue of discipleship just keeps coming up in my mind. I guess it's because I'm seeing it in front of me. There's young ministries that as they keep growing in numbers they seem to put this behind them and it now becomes about pushing your name & numbers. You can also put the ministries that God is slowly blessing with resources and put on alot of concerts and look for the same results. But what about that small youth ministry just getting underway or just not growing as much, we seem to be fired up about 1 on 1 evangelism, impacting their community, and chopping it up together.

* As the years of a youth group/ministry expand, I'm a firm believer that as the next generations come in and culture changes, the main core values are always to stay. "Oh, this / that is traditional!" NO!! IT'S NECESSARY!!

* A friend onces said to a group of leaders, "It's not so much what happens from 8-10 but what happens after 10". Meaning sometimes the greatest impact isn't always when we put on that concert or some huge party but it's that 1 or 1 time that really gets to the heart. A back-slid young person reminsing on old days of being in a youth ministry and serving God said, "I remember when we would go out to eat every week and fellowship after the meeting." I was about of youth ministry for 10 years (6 as a young radical) and the times I cherish most are the ones when leaders would take some fellow peers & I out for dinner after the service. For 2/3 hours, we would just eat, joke around, drip the scriptures and talk life. There were also many times that we stay late after the meeting. We all would huddle on stage just worship, maybe do a devotion, pray, or share what's on our heart and the situations in out lives. There were powerful and life changing!

random thoughts as they come to mind...will restructure & put together in the coming days!

New Trip Lee Music Video

2009-02-16T15:50:00.000-05:00

www.reachrecords.com

Super Sunday

2009-02-02T16:55:00.000-05:00

The Best Super Bowl Venue:

Once again the men came together for a great time of fellowship. We sure had a good time: food, games, fellowship, and watched the big game.

RELOAD NYC 2009

2009-01-14T16:49:00.004-05:00

This past weekend we hosted UYWI's RELOAD conference. It is a 1 day conference where Youth Pastors, Leaders, and Workers come together just to be inspired, learn, and connect with each other. Well, over 1,000 people squeezed in Christ Tabernacle and the day just unexplainable. People came out from the Tr-State and beyond to be challenged by the great leaders such as Ron Luce, Harvey Carey, Larry Acosta, The Ambassador, Dr. A.R. Bernard and many more.

It would take all day just to unpack & explain everything. So check out summaries on the blogs of Jeremy Del Rio and Ralph Castillo.

Photos will be up soon.

Y.E. @ BET

2009-01-13T20:16:00.004-05:00

The Youth Explosion Choir is the house choir for this new show:

Every Sunday @ 12pm on BET

RELOAD NYC

2009-01-06T18:35:00.003-05:00

We at Christ Tabernacle are honored to be hosting this event Saturday January 17, 2009. Check out this site for more information:

RELOAD NYC: www.uywi.org/reloadnyc

How Should The Church Start Off Each Year?

2009-01-03T15:29:00.002-05:00

IN PRAYER!!

I'm a firm believe that the church body should gather together in prayer & fasting. It's coming alongside each other as one, going to God, and laying the new year before Him. Whether for individual needs in our lives or corporate needs as a local church, we need go to Him and say, "God, we put _________ in YOUR hands. Do as you will and know the outcome is best for us!

Happy Birthday Pastor Adam!

2009-01-02T17:29:00.004-05:00

Today is Pastor Adam Durso's 32nd birthday. He's family, a close friend, mentor, co-laborer / worker, etc. I wouldn't be who or where I am if it wasn't for him. I'm humbled to be apart of the Durso family. I've learned so much about family & ministry from them. Let me stop...Love you dude!

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-25T19:19:00.005-05:00

My family and I had a great Christmas today! Hope you enjoyed the day too.

Cards & Presents Under The Tree!!

Mom's great breakfast and 5 NBA games all day...may I add some Jesus because it's his day!! It doesn't get any better.

This Is Church!!

2008-12-20T23:16:00.002-05:00

We hosted families from a local shelter tonight. Had transportation to pick & drop them off, reserved seating to see our Christmas presentation, "Home For The Holidays" and a dinner afterwards. The CT Pastors, Staff, and cast of the Christmas production greeted, sat, and serve families tonight.

It's a great feeling when you can make an "big" impact on families 1 on 1 by doing the "little" things that matter.

snow day...

2008-12-19T03:02:00.004-05:00

office closed...no show tonight...no work!! It feels good!

Celebrating Mom's Birthday!

2008-12-11T08:41:00.004-05:00

This past Sunday was my mother's birthday. First, I had to be at our weekend services but ran home right after. We took her to Red Door Spa in Westbury then had dinner in Houston's at the Roosevelt Field Mall. I wouldn't recommend it. Yeah, the food was good and the place is quiet and intimate but the menu is small. Really, only 9 main meals to choose from. But overall it was fun.

This Friday Makes 12 Years!!

2008-11-28T01:56:00.005-05:00

The night was incredible. God moved and touch all of us. Everyone was on their game. You just had to be there...a night to remember. Here are some photos:

True Ministry...

2008-11-09T07:58:00.002-05:00

You can have the best Hip-Hop / Rock concerts and fuzzy warm-feeling worship experiences week in and week out. But the most impact you can have in someone is:

-Discipleship (Digging the Scriptures / 1 on 1 relationship)

Yeah, I'm all for people coming to Christ, being baptized, becoming members, and getting plugged in. But if you don't apply this important ingredient, you are not completly fulfilling the vision God gave you.

If you are a leader, don't just pray with a young person and leave them hanging, exchange numbers (same sex please!), take them out to dinner and do life. Call them, dig the scriptures, and talk life & ministry.

If you are a young person, there are older men and women of the faith available to you. Open yourself and talk advangtage. Trust me, it will mean the world to you. Also, live as an example of Christ. Make the people you around say, "there is something special about you". Then you too can apply this principle to the people.

2008-11-07T18:08:00.002-05:00

Check out the following blogs of some friends:

Ralph Castillo - www.ralphye.blogspot.com

Youth Explosion - www.yebloggy.blogspot.com

Jeremy Del Rio - www.jeremydelrio.com/blog

Japhia Life - www.everydaydropoff.blogspot.com

A Not So Dark Night

2008-10-29T17:13:00.003-04:00

October 31, 2008

Christ Tabernacle
64-34 Myrtle Avenue
Glendale, NY 11385

Times: 5pm.7pm - Pre-K To Grade 5 / 9am - JHS.HS.College Students

www.christtabernacle.org

Free Candy, IPod Giveaways, and surprise guest appearances.

*Mayor Mike Bloomberg & Senator Serf Maltese will be at the 5pm show.*

The Katinas @ Christ Tabernacle

2008-10-15T18:56:00.002-04:00

Sunday October 19, 2007

Christ Tabernacle
64-34 Myrtle Avenue
Glendale, NY 11385

Service Times: 9am.11am.1pm

www.christtabernacle.org / www.thekatinas.com

1 Year Of SNL!!

2008-10-11T13:28:00.004-04:00

It was tonight (last year), Christ Tabernacle started a Saturday night service called "Saturday Night Life". We needed to add another service because our 3 Sunday Services (9am.11am.1pm) were filled to capacity. The Leadership was uncertain of how this would go but took a chance and it's been success.

Hundreds of people come out every Saturday night. Many continue to come to Christ. The music is contemporary, the dress is casual, and atmosphere is more intimate and relax. The worship is phenomenal and everything is just perfect. After the service, there is refreshments and a time to fellowship which doesn't happen on a Sunday because of more services in shorter time.

Anyway, I love it and don't miss a service!! I highly recommended people to come it out. You'll feel the same...

If Ralph is back in business...

2008-10-08T19:46:00.001-04:00

I'm back in business!!!!

...even though no one reads this?

Having "A Servant's Heart"

2006-11-06T21:16:00.000-05:00

Quotes from Rick Warren, "The Purpose-Driven Life":

"When you are doing what you love to do, no one has to motivate you."

"...your servant's heart will reveal your maturity."

"Real servants don't serve for the approval or applause of others. They live for an audience of One."

"Real servants don't try to use God for their purposes. They let God use them for His purposes."

"Your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hearts."

God works through different men in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves His purposes through them all. (1 Cor. 12:6)

My Legacy

2005-12-22T11:44:00.000-05:00

Pastor Adam had written a letter for me because I needed it for a job. This is only part of it but it really touched my heart...

Durell has been an incredible help to many, and exexplifies a young man with a vision and motivitation. Though he may be young himself, he serves as a role model to many young men who attend our church, especially those who attend our youth outreaches.

Durell's servitude for his community, and his generation, has changed the lives of many young people.

Rev. Adam Durso