Two Talks: 1. “ understanding the transgender movement”. 2. Biblical and compassionate responses to the transgender movement”.
So. . . what is most important in youth ministry? That’s the question I asked yesterday and will be answering this week…
And then Paul issues this three-word imperative: “Preach the Word!”
The older I get the more I see the relevance of how the old stuff speaks to the new. . In my…
Hope centered in Jesus. It was life changing for me to see this hope in Christ lived out
How to structure your life for long-lasting ministry impact
In youth ministry, our hope is that we don’t lose students in the changeovers between different ministries, which is why great promotions…
In Part 2 of Shepherding in Youth Ministry, we’ll talk about how we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders…
How we can effectively use our whole team of adult leaders to raise up student leaders for Jesus
An effective retreat starts with a clear purpose that’s understood by both students and adult volunteers
Gen Z is a unique generation… it’s important that we understand the defining characteristics of Gen Z so that we can best…
We are called to pass on the simple good news of the gospel as of “first importance”
Here are a few reasons why finding your own community is so crucial
Remember that your ultimate goal is not just to keep your young people busy, but to help them grow in their faith…
The most important thing a youth ministry can do is teach students how to read and study the Bible
Your graduates are where they are, predominately, because of their parents so why not shine some light on them during this season
Years ago I developed my own camp planning check list
The heart of youth ministry is to help students grow in their relationship with Christ. We do activities and events to help…
Time-tested norms on everything you need to know for a healthy ministry.
Youth Pastors Ditch Gross-Out Games and Help Student Ministry Grow Up
3 keys to keeping your best adult volunteers over the long haul
Podcast: Walt Mueller with Nicholas Black
13 ways the social internet is shaping the people you lead, with advice to help everyone deal with it!
But one day, you might face a chasm. And only the Holy Spirit can carry them across
So you’re always going to cheat someone – you’ll either cheat your church, your family, or yourself
Help nonbelievers students know they belong in your group
Over the last 15 years I have learned some things in regards to caring for and leading volunteers and I wanted to…
Prioritizing personal faith life over professional ministry success
Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership
Sharing life together with the parents allowed me to set an example to strengthen the relationship between the students and parents
Despite long-term trends away from religion, Barna Group finds openness in teens
Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage
Creating a culture of belonging, welcoming teenagers as God has welcomed us in Christ
Even Jesus had to make it through the mess in the middle. After years of mentoring his disciples, they still didn’t seem…
Go to church your first Sunday in college. The most influential, biblically founded advice for me in my freshman year of college
When young people are adopted into the body of Christ and the local church family, youth ministry shifts from ministry FOR teenagers…
A Guide to Developing and Delivering Messages That Stick
Four Insights About Parents That Should Radically Impact Your Ministry
Small group management is tricky and requires a delicate balance of fun, focus, and
accountability
Why remain in such a low-pay, high-pressure position? Why not escape to get a “real job” in ministry, a job where you…
Specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens
A great team of volunteers is the lifeblood of any healthy ministry environment
As the launch of a new school year approaches, remember to include on your calendar some strategic touchpoints with parents
What are you going to do with parents? Kids become like their parents! And you better go out of your way to…
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Part of our job as leaders is to set up our volunteers well, beginning when they first join our team
Create some systems that help students know they belong in youth ministry. Consider a “welcome home” night
So you care about programming your weekly youth group service? That’s a win… I LOVE programming!
One of the most exciting times in a student ministry is when everyone promotes up to the next grade
Someone once told me, “If the devil can’t make you bad, he will make you busy.” Doug takes it a bit farther…
If you are a youth worker without a plan for ministry to students questioning their gender, don’t put it off any longer
How Do You Train and Empower Lay Leaders in Your Youth Ministry? Part Two
We gathered up some of our favorite resources to help
A major conundrum for smaller youth ministries is critical mass, and it starts with the calendar. But before a small-church team should…
In order to plan a successful calendar there needs to be: CLARITY AROUND YOUR MINISTRY’S VALUES AND VISION
Do you see yourself as a busy youth worker who tries to plan ahead, but ends up executing events that you haven’t…
Sean shared that their first year of marriage was atypical in that it was very easy
6 Phases of Planning a 12 to 18 month Calendar
I had to plan my ministry calendar well in advance just to make sure it worked with the rhythms of family life
Biblical Truths and Practical Help for Youth Workers. From who is the trinity, LGBT issues to how to run your youthministry
Have you ever had those months in student ministry where it feels like you simply can’t catch your breath?
Over the last 10-15 years, I have chosen to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips…
Greg Stier: The 5 Most Important Lessons…
We gathered up some of our favorite resources to help
Now is the Perfect Time to Reboot Your Marriage
How to more effectively communicate with your senior pastor
We’re sharing how to, what to, and why you should
Youth Pastor Compensation Update with Dan Navarra
What it looks like to live a beautiful and purposeful life rather than drifting aimlessly from one season to the next
How High School Youth Group Has Changed and What To Do
Regardless of the size of your group, every healthy youth ministry has a healthy volunteer staff
They have taught me so many lessons and changed my philosophy of ministry along the way. Here are three of the “biggies”
Churches need young adult ministry now because the Church needs young adults—now.
7 Characteristics of Long-Term Pastors Who Don’t Give Up Easily
What if their experience in the room undermines the message we preach?
Utilize fun and games as one of the best ways to establish a gospel-culture in your ministry
Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge
Book by Kara Powell & Brad M. Griffin. Making the Most of your Conversations and Connections
It can not be stated enough how important the family is to the spiritual growth of our students
Early on in ministry I feel like I was driven and goal oriented but was chasing the wrong goals. While I don’t…
Focusing on understanding what chaplaincy is and how it is exercised in different contexts
Podcast:Recruiting and training volunteers has always been a challenging proposition for ministry leaders.
Podcast: Criticism is something every leader faces, and so every leader needs to know how to walk through it.
It’s also really interesting for how many leaders have not reached out to know parents of their students
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As we go into the Fall of 2021, many of us see that there are new trends growing in our ministries
The need for intergenerational relationships within the Body of Christ has never been greater
I am just reminding you that the unfortunate truth is youth group does not have the luxury of getting my single focus.
But we must not lose sight of the fact that the work of ministry is, indeed, work. The work of ministry requires…
Stability and health are inextricably linked to the relationship between the senior leader and the staff
Podcast: “Take time to meet new students who will be transitioning into your ministry during the year before. Teach in the children’s dept,…