09
Sep
Sep
Taylor Swift & Youth Ministry: ten thing a youth pastor can learn from Taylor Swift, hints and helps for the every day student ministry
02
Sep
Sep
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Build Ministry & School Connections
Building a Ministry and School Connection
29
Aug
Aug
The “Youth Ministry Unreasonable Hospitality” idea came from a talk Will Guidara gave recently at the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Church. As I heard Will explain his journey and story to Unreasonable Hospitality, I thought about youth ministry. Creating memorable experiences that resonate deeply with young people in youth ministry is key to fostering […]
22
Aug
Aug
My 20-year-old daughter just wrapped up an 11-week internship at the Global Leadership Summit on the Next Gen Team. I had the privilege of watching her lead a team of 25 other interns, ages 8 to 24, for the summit week. I watched her host, interact with, and lead meetings with presidents and CEOs of […]
20
Aug
Aug
Youth Group Lesson Take-a-Longs… Everything is mobile and portable in our world, why not your lesson? We all want our lessons to be remembered. We always say things like “take this with you this week”. I know I am always looking for ways to make the ideas and lesson topics stick with our students. Why […]
15
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Multi-Year Curriculum Mapping
Multi-year curriculum mapping is a way for youth pastors to plan for their youth ministry lessons effectively for the long term.
08
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Ministry Movement to Memorial
Ministry Movement to Memorial: The Stages of Church’s Life. Ministries and Churches, like any other organization, experience different phases throughout their existence. These stages have been described by some using the four key points: Movement, Momentum, Monument, and Memorial. Each stage represents a distinct phase in the life of a church, reflecting its growth, challenges, and […]
05
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Gen Alpha’s School Year Challenges
Gen Alpha’s School Year Challenges, Ten this facing generation alpha as they head back to school this year. Help for youth pastor in ministry
01
Aug
Aug
Teaching Youth Group Students to Share Their Faith can be a transformative experience for both the students and the people they reach out to. As we head toward the school year and leave camps, conferences, and mission trips, this is a great time to help your students prepare to share their stories and gospel with […]
29
Jul
Jul
Youth Pastor Survival Tips, A Randumb and Real, Monday Morning Top Ten List… 10. Never Fall Asleep During a Lock-In/Overnight Event. (do you like your eyebrows?) 9. Eat A Healthy Breakfast Every Morning. (skittles and a 24 oz Monster does not count) 8. If Attacked by a Group of Upset Middle School Girls, Curl Up on the […]