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Aug
Aug
What can the new Spider-Man movie teach us about ministry, leadership, and calling? Surprisingly, quite a bit.
14
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Featured Speaker of the Week: Tony Villafane
ONY VILLAFANE, based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, I’m serious about Jesus, and I try not to take myself too seriously. Whether I’m preaching to students, coaching leaders, or trying (and failing) to keep up with Gen Z/Alpha culture
07
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Featured Speaker of the Week: Paul Turner
PAUL TURNER has been in Youth Ministry for over 35 years and has been a camp and retreat speaker for over 20 years. He coaches and trains youth pastors through his YouTube channel, books, and resources. Paul is also the host of the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast
06
Aug
Aug
Today, more and more pastors—especially those serving in next-gen, discipleship, and family ministry roles—find themselves functioning less like shepherds and more like program managers. Our jobs have become a swirl of logistics, communication funnels, volunteer pipelines, branding, event architecture, risk management, and administrative oversight. The focus has drifted from..
04
Aug
Aug
Why Your Youth Ministry Might Need a Mascot (Yes, Seriously) This might sound strange at first. You may even dismiss the idea right away. But stay with me for a minute. Before you go too far, don’t picture a youth leader wearing a giant animal costume. That’s not the kind of mascot I’m talking about […]
03
Aug
Aug
Make Your Ministry Better This Fall … Fall is a natural reset for ministry. Schedules return, rhythms stabilize, and people are ready to re-engage. You don’t need a massive overhaul to see meaningful impact—just a few intentional shifts. Here are ten quick ways to strengthen your ministry this fall: 10. Simplify Your Focus Don’t try […]
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Jul
Jul
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Featured Speaker of the Week: David Yirdaw
DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their live
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]