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.
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.
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 […]
Bringing in the right speaker can make or break your next ministry event. The right voice doesn’t just fill a slot on the schedule — they breathe life into your theme, connect deeply with your audience, and help move your mission forward. But with so many options (and limited budgets), how do you choose wisely?
60 Seconds: Better Illustrations
