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Great discussions don’t start with great answers—they start with great questions. Here’s how to craft questions that actually get middle and high schoolers talking:
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Odd Reasons For Being a Volunteer- ten real reasons for people wanting to be a volunteer in student ministry.
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In a world scrolling for meaning, spiritual hunger is more real than ever, Are we ready to feed the spiritually hungry of this generation in a Digital World?
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Emoji Attitude is a Super Fun and Super Silly, Less Active All-Ages Game to Get Everyone Moving Laughing and Ready for a Lesson on Attitude and Emotions.
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Youth ministry is beautiful, messy, unpredictable work. It’s not a straight path or a neatly packaged program—it’s a calling that will stretch your heart, test your patience, and deepen your faith. If you’re new to this journey or just need a reminder, here are a few hard-won truths every youth leader eventually learns…
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The Cost of Premature Leadership: Why Empowering Without Equipping Hurts Young Leaders.In today’s emerging ministry culture, “empowerment” has become a buzzword. We love the idea of handing the mic to the next generation, inviting them onto the platform, and giving them a seat at the leadership table. And rightly so—young people are capable, creative, and called. I have written about this quite a bit.
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Has anyone ever told you, you look like a celebrity? In this wild and funny game students will have to decide between these two celebrity doppelgängers!
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Called to Shepherd, Not PerformPastors are called to care for souls, not chase algorithms. Influence is a byproduct of faithfulness, not the goal. Depth Over HypeInfluence often values virality and visibility. Pastoring values depth, longevity, and transformation. Faithfulness Isn’t Always FlashyJesus washed feet, not timelines. Kingdom work often happens in obscurity, not on stages or […]
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Here’s what I’m learning: when someone feels like a co-creator in ministry, not just a helper, they show up differently. They carry ownership. They dream bigger. They risk more. They care deeper.
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Understanding Non-Verbal Cues When Teaching Students in a Youth Ministry and Church Setting. Hint and Help for Youth Pastors.