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.
60 Second Hint/Help: Using Movie Clips and Media. The right clip can make a lesson pop—but the wrong one can distract or derail. Want to use media wisely? Here’s how: 1. Make It Mission-Centered. Ask: Does this clip support the message—or just entertain? If it doesn’t move the lesson forward, skip it. 2. Keep It […]
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR STUDENTS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!? WANT TO CHANGE IT UP A BIT FOR THE CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTIES. NEED A FUN THEME FOR FOOD, GAMES, OR EVEN A LESSON THIS MONTH? HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO “MAKE EVERY WEEK SPECIAL” IN DECEMBER BY CONSIDER THESE HILARIOUS HOLIDAYS… Dec. 5th: […]
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THANKSGIVING TABLE MINISTRY LESSONS- HERE ARE TEN QUICK LESSONS ABOUT YOUTH MINISTRY FROM THE FAMILY THANKSGIVING TABLE… 10. It is all about intergenerational connections. 9. Stories from the past lead to teaching moments in the present. 8. Experiences are shared face-to-face, in circles, not in rows. 7. Tradition is not a dirty word and can […]
60 Seconds: Asking Better Questions
Working For God vs. Working With God. Too often, we approach ministry as a to-do list, striving to work for God through effort and achievement.
November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays, special dates to make your youth group special in your student ministry in November. Nov. 2nd: National Deviled Egg Day Oh, the fun you could have with deviled egg games and eating contests!! Nov. 6th:: National Nacho Day Three Words- “Kiddie Pool Nachos” Nov. 8th: National Dunce Day Great day […]
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, […]
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.
