10
Feb
Feb
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.
09
Feb
Feb
Lessons from the Youth Pastor Shortage: Ten Things the National Youth Pastor Shortage SHOULD Be Teaching Us?
29
Jan
Jan
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Christ-Centered vs. Student-Center Ministry
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 […]
27
Jan
Jan
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, […]
26
Jan
Jan
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 […]
22
Jan
Jan
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 […]
17
Jan
Jan
Uncategorized, Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Humor, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
The Youth Ministry Speaker Hub
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 […]
13
Jan
Jan
60 Second-Read to Help You In Everyday Life, In the Trenches Ministry… Mentoring Young Leaders 1. See them before you shape themYoung leaders don’t need to be fixed—they need to be noticed. Call out what you see God already doing in them before giving direction. 2. Give real responsibility earlyNothing grows leadership like ownership. Start […]
12
Jan
Jan
MARGIN CREATES MASTERY IN THIS NEW YEAR IF YOU WILL LET IT!
08
Jan
Jan
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Necessary, Needed, Notable or Nice?
The Necessary, Needed, Notable, or Nice? Better Planning for a NEW YEAR!