Addition bias is what happens when your brain (and most ministry cultures) quietly assumes the solution to any problem is: “Let’s just add one more thing.” One more program. One more meeting. One more “quick” initiative that somehow lasts three years. And in ministry staff burnout, it shows up like an invisible snowball rolling downhill—except […]
Shaving Cream Baseball is a game that is on the schedule for my personal ministry in the coming week! Looking for a fun game, consider this quick simple twist on the classic whiffle ball game, just be adding some shaving cream for a super fun and messy game. With a few dollars for a whiffle ball, […]
Faith on the Fridge” (Family Resource) is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement that will lead to discipleship conversations. This resource will offer parents a simple first step as part of the discovery stage of trust and building meaningful relationships. Includes: A family discipleship strategy & plan […]
Teaching and walking life besides this young generation coming up, I believe it is important for us to be students of the Word first and of the world second. Especially as we head into the holiday time of year. The most important thing we can do is point our students to the person of Jesus […]
ONNY RADCLIFF has spent nearly 20 years in the trenches of youth ministry and still somehow thinks middle schoolers are hilarious. He’s a speaker who mixes humor, honesty, visual aids, and stories in a way that helps students see Jesus in a new light.
Fist Bumps & High Fives… Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it”. This is probably the most commonly used verse I have seen regarding Children’s Ministry. I have also had several conversations with parents who claimed this verse […]
Super Soaker Masterpiece Game, A fun, summertime up-front challenge. Tapping into the creative side of your students while letting them shoot a water gun…WIN! Quick-easy-silly-creative fun! Great for all ages. Perfect for your summer cookout, picnics, and other events! SUPPLIES: 2 super soaker-style water guns 2 Kool-Aid mix packets 2 easels 2 large white bed […]
Discipleship is and Is Not… Some Quick Reflections On What IS and IS NOT Discipleship in our ministries. Discipleship IS Small Groups. It is NOT Cliques. Discipleship IS faith involvement. It is NOT faith information. Discipleship IS a guide on the side. It is NOT a sage on the stage. Discipleship IS an invitation to […]
YOUTH MINISTRY SACRED COWS! WE ALL HAVE THEM AT OUR CHURCH AND MINISTRY. WE FEED THEM, RAISE THEM, AND KEEP THEM AROUND. MAYBE IT IS TIME TO PUT THESE TEN “OUT TO PASTURE”!? 10. We still feed kids junk food, even though we know it’s terrible for them—Our body is the “Temple of the Holy […]
ALEX MCELROY is an apologist, international speaker, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, author of Blueprint for Bible Basics, President and Founder of Proof For The Truth Ministry, and formerly the Pastor of Education at New Life Covenant Southeast Church.
