ANDREW LAIRD has been in youth ministry since 2016. Since then, his passion has been to equip students, volunteers, and parents to live out Jesus’s method of relational discipleship, share the gospel, find evangelistic avenues in their school and community, and challenge them to hold on to their faith.
Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes). In the heart of every truly thriving church, I have seen is a clear sense of mission—a compelling “why” that drives everything from Sunday sermons to midweek ministries. Unfortunately, I have also seen and worked for those without clarity around their mission. Understand also, even the most passionate […]
Topical teaching can be powerful when it’s rooted in Scripture and connected to real life. Done well, it helps students see how God’s Word speaks directly into everyday issues.
Verse-by-verse teaching helps students understand Scripture, not just hear about it. Done well, it builds confidence in the Bible and shows students how to read it for themselves.
Lessons from the Youth Pastor Shortage: Ten Things the National Youth Pastor Shortage SHOULD Be Teaching Us?
Like many homes where adults choose to make the children the center of attention and decision making, there are ALSO many youth ministries and churches doing the SAME thing. Like homes that are consumed with making sure children are not bored or unhappy, we as youth ministries may also be unknowingly doing the same thing […]
Effective teaching through storytelling in teaching within your youth ministry can significantly improve engagement and learning. Storytelling has always been a powerful teaching tool throughout human history, even including Jesus’ use of parables. Here are some helpful tips to enhance your youth group lesson through storytelling: Know Your Audience: Understand your student’s interests, backgrounds, […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE YOUTH MINISTRY HUB: SPEAKER HUB IS HERE! After years of praying, planning, and dreaming, we have moved forward with creating something we’ve felt called to: a Youth Ministry Speaker Hub. The Heart Behind The Speaker Hub We often get asked: “Do you know of an affordable, available speaker?” That same question pops up constantly […]
