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Are Called Into Youth Ministry?
How Do You Know if You Are Called Into Youth Ministry?
Is Your Student Ministry As Healthy As...
Here are 6 areas of health that need to be in top condition
The Missions Relationship Factor
What does the Mission Relationship Factor do for your church?
How To Create A Climate Of Connection
Connecting Students is More Important than Programs
Managing Momentum In Youth Ministry
…youth pastors simply not being aware of the “flow” of family, work, school, and social lives
Solution To Smartphone Addiction Is Now...
Grades have gone up, and discipline problems have plummeted. Students are interacting, talking to each other, reading, kicking a ball, socializing — because…
How To Run Your Ministry A Year Ahead Of...
It never seems like we have enough time in youth ministry, right? Stressed out about the lack of time to get everything…
Youth Ministry: New Year New Commitments...
I’ve been challenged to see the month of February as the most important month for my resolutions and goals set for the…
My Favorite Graphic Creating apps In...
But over the past several years there has been 1 app that I have settled into using on a regular basis.
“Creating A Sustainable Youth Worship...
In this first episode we talk about why you want to build a team and look at two different approaches to building…
Reconsidering “Professional” Youth...
When the call for professionalism and excellence turns people away….. a spirit of elitism has infected the body of Christ
Proactive Youth Ministry
3 proactive skills we can implement now that will lead to opportunities later
Creating Momentum In Youth Ministry
We want to engage teenagers and keep them engaged and coming back all year long, but . . . how?
3 Ways To Get Students More Involved
I’m not just talking about students showing up to things. I’m talking about faces lighting up when an event gets announced and…
“How Can I Become The Best Youth...
3 vital practices of today’s youth pastor
Teens And TV
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food…
New Year New Budget: What To Do First
If they trust you then you have good standing to ask for support for the things the ministry needs to grow or…
The Lord Will Fight For You….MIA...
“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” – Exodus 14:14
A Fool-Proof System To Follow Up With...
How you follow up determines whether or not you’ll see those new students again
Starting A Student Leadership Team From...
5 Steps To Starting A Student Leadership Team From Scratch
Prevent Volunteer Dropout
Five mistakes to avoid when it comes to volunteer retention, as well as ways to correct them
10 Secrets To Keep Your Student Leaders...
I can promise that if you do these they will have a better experience on your team.
Surviving a Downturn in Youth Ministry...
Podcast: Managing this well helps keep you from being discouraged, helps you communicate what success really is for your ministry
So You’re The New Youth Leader?
When someone is upset about some decision you’ve made, learn to never say, “I’m sorry, but…
Free College Ministry Resources!
Free ebook, articles, podcasts & discipleship tools!
40 Books To Read To Grow In Ministry
If you want to grow in your Christian leadership this year, here is a list of books I am planning to read…
5 Golden Rules In Dealing With Church...
You now know that if you want any budget increase to happen, you need Deacon Jameson’s support.
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Budgeting Basics: Crafting Your Budget...
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers and figured out the various revenue streams you’ll use to fund your ministry, the next…
Budgeting Basics: Revenue Streams
Once you’ve translated your dreams into numbers, the next step in crafting your budget proposal is to determine where your ministry’s budget…
Budgeting Basics: Translating Dreams...
What programs, initiatives, events, conferences, training, and trips would enable you to take your ministry from where it is NOW to where…
Youth Ministry Budget Templates
This resource contains three budget templates to help you plan well and be a good steward of your congregations’ tithes
How To Plan Your Youth Group Meeting
Here are 6 tips for planning youth group night…
The Art Of Connecting With Fringe Kids
For some this comes easy. For others though it is an anxiety inducing event. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking…
Use Numbers To Check The Health Of Your...
What if we thought about what percentage of your students are really being?
Fllasback: Let’s Be Honest, Numbers...
Here is my opinion and things I need to remind myself as a leader:
Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Are Seen...
Do you ever get tired of people always asking about numbers in your ministry?
Why Your Youth Ministry Numbers Matter
The fact is, numbers in your Youth Ministry are an inescapable reality. You must deal with them
4 Topics You Should Teach On Every Year
Here are some recommendations in each of the following 4 areas
Possible “Conflict Of Visions&...
Does The Vision Of Your Ministry Line Up With Your Senior Pastor?
6 Reasons Youth Pastors Leave Youth...
The one thing these six can lead to that will ultimately cause you to walk away
Wingin’ It In Youth Ministry
We don’t stumble into youth ministry that produces life-long disciples of Jesus. We aim for it with intentionality and planning
9 Leadership Principles You Need To...
Leadership. Without it organizations crumble, potential is never met, people are left puzzled and frustrated, and everything suffers
Seeking The Spotlight In Youth Ministry
Jesus spent His life pursuing faithfulness rather than fame. How would things change if we did the same
Toxic Church Environments
God uses messy and flawed human beings throughout history to inspire, love and help others discover the amazing promises of the gospel.
Evaluating Your Student Ministry
Get to the Next Level Using This Evaluation Process
Student Leadership Ministry Team
11 People you need on a student ministry leadership team
20 Retreat Hacks
Many of you have a retreat coming up this fall here are 20 hacks you could still use to enhance your time…
5 Reasons Your Youth Ministry May Never...
Let’s make sure that we are doing everything that we can to grow our ministry!
Connecting On School Campuses
Here are a few ways we’ve been successful in connecting with school campuses
Don’t Fumble This Amazing Opportunity&...
30% of students never make the transition from the children’s ministry to the youth ministry
Flashback: Better Planning For A Better...
Now is the time to plan to make the most of each moment. Here are a few enhancements that you can make
Help Dads Fight Pornography
68% of men in church view pornography on a regular basis
Better Parent Meetings
It’s time to start thinking about what the parents need. Consider the following
Improve Your Relationship With Your Lead...
6 Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Your Lead Pastor
Student Ministries Game Plan For The...
Summer time has gone by very fast and the school year has started for schools across the country
Get Your Youth Ministry Report Card Here
If you set goals it is time to evaluate how you did.
The Definitive List Of Volunteer...
For any student ministry to be effective having dedicated and quality adult volunteers is essential
Why Kids Choose Sports Over Your Youth...
Passing thoughts from a youth pastor leading a youth ministry while also balancing being a “sports dad” to two athletes of my…
Keeping The Spark In Your Marriage Alive
Over time, every couple’s relationship can become predictable. Romance, sex, and even conversation can become routine or nonexistent
Six Books For Your First Year In Student...
Reflection, and strategic implementation are invaluable to building a sustainable, God-glorifying ministry
How To Kill “That Thing” In Your...
7 Practical Steps On How To Kill “That Thing” In Your Ministry
What Keeps Today’s Leading Churches In...
Growing Young: Intensive church training to engage teenagers and young adults.
Resolving Staff Conflicts
What might start off as a small slight can snowball into a full dispute
7 Family Ministry Essentials
A Strategy for Children’s and Student Ministry Leaders
Smaller Church Youth Ministry
No Staff, No Money, No Problem! Small churches can have a big impact on the faith journey of their young people
5 GOALS EVERY YOUTH WORKER SHOULD HAVE
But it is important to have goals in your ministry and for you personally as the minister
Volunteers:How to Find Them, Train Them&...
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry
Getting Students Back Into Youth Group
4 tips for getting students to come back when they haven’t been in awhile
4 Questions To Ask About Your Ministry...
But as leaders we need to get used to knowing that every decision you make isn’t going to please everyone… and that’s…
How To Deal With College Debt
7 in 10 College students graduate with an average of $40,000 in debt
How To Evaluate Your Youth Ministry
Summer offers a good time for evaluation
3 Leadership Hats You’ll Need To...
Does your church website have an online volunteer sign up process? Do you text your volunteers to stay in touch?…
Five Reasons Church Members Attend...
About 20 years ago, a church member was considered active in the church if he or she attended three times a week
13 Pastor Mistakes That Hinder Growth
Fix these mistakes and watch what happens
How To Have Tough Conversations Where...
Speak truth in love and graciousness, and still have those students feel like they want to come back after that conversation is…
Are Students Actually Welcome In Your...
So how do we lead activities that all types of students can be good at, and at the same time, be really…
Are We Forcing Our Youth Out Of Church?
Besides the moments in ministry where I have gone and put my foot in my mouth…
5 Ways To Succeed With An Inflexible...
Pigheaded people expect others to adapt to them
10 Trends That Will Reshape Youth...
“a fantastic and thought-provoking post”
The Need for a Team in Your Ministry
While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over…
Free College Ministry Resources!
ebook, articles, podcasts & discipleship tools!
“Building A Year Long Event Strategy...
Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc
7 Traits of the BEST Student Pastors
Great student pastors are leaders, not event planners with theological degrees. And the best are servant leaders
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