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MIKE BRYANT has been in ministry for over 20 years. I served in Student Ministry for 16 years, served as a Lead Pastor for 4 years, and most recently served as a Family Pastor.
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There’s a phrase that has echoed in leadership circles for decades: the tyranny of the urgent. It names a truth every pastor, leader, or volunteer knows all too well—the endless stream of pressing demands that crowd out what matters most. But in the church, I think we actually face three tyrannies: the urgent, the desperate, […]
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It is sweatshirt weather AND fall retreat season again! Time to put on that hoodie and also enjoy some goodies? Why not combine the two for a quick completely run-dumb game of “FALL HOODIE GOODIE”!!
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Real Youth Ministry Interview Questions. Over the years and even somewhat recently interviewed for new youth ministry positions. I have had some unique experiences as well as some odd questions. Here are a few of the VERY REAL interview questions I have been asked over the years! 10. Have you ever cheated on your wife? Have […]
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When you step into a new ministry context, resist the urge to immediately lead with solutions. Be a student of the culture before trying to be its teacher.
Learn the language.
Honor the traditions.
Understand the personalities.
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Go, Team! From coast to coast, every Saturday, the teams face off in a battle for skill and determination to represent their college or university. Now it is time for your students to face off in a battle of skill and determination to see how well they know those teams…MASCOTS? This challenge is not about […]
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Walk into a good locally-owned coffee shop and you’ll notice something: it feels different. The space is intentional, the people are known, and every detail—from the music to the mug—tells a story.
What if the local church operated with that same level of care and creativity? Here are ten things your church can learn from your neighborhood hipster coffee shop owner.
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Engaging Middle Schoolers in Small Groups (Because Let’s Be Honest — It’s Hard) She stared at me, full attitude and eye-roll, like only a middle school girl can. We’d broken into small groups a while back, and when I asked why she wasn’t in hers, she said she didn’t want to go. Not because she […]
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A crazy fun Halloween/Fall/Pumpkin Upfront Game Your Students Will Love!! DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR THIS GAME NOW
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Flipping the House One Night is A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will gain a better understanding of who the church is and what it is about. They will see they can have an active role in their church presently and in the future. KEY VERSE “And let […]