DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their live
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 […]
Faith on the Fridge” (Family Resource) is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement that will lead to discipleship conversations. This resource will offer parents a simple first step as part of the discovery stage of trust and building meaningful relationships. Includes: A family discipleship strategy & plan […]
ONNY RADCLIFF has spent nearly 20 years in the trenches of youth ministry and still somehow thinks middle schoolers are hilarious. He’s a speaker who mixes humor, honesty, visual aids, and stories in a way that helps students see Jesus in a new light.
Fist Bumps & High Fives… Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it”. This is probably the most commonly used verse I have seen regarding Children’s Ministry. I have also had several conversations with parents who claimed this verse […]
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Speaker of the Week: Alex McElroy
ALEX MCELROY is an apologist, international speaker, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, author of Blueprint for Bible Basics, President and Founder of Proof For The Truth Ministry, and formerly the Pastor of Education at New Life Covenant Southeast Church.
Ten Youth Group Bus Games for your upcoming summer trips and other amazing moments you are stuck in a bus trying to kill time, beyond everyone on the phone or sleeping. The first set of ten FREE youth group favorites of my students from over the years. These are simple, low, or no-prep games that […]
KEVIN LIBICK is a 25+ year student ministry veteran with a passion to help teenagers take the next step in their walk with Jesus. He also loves helping youth workers grow in leadership so they can maximize their ministry impact. He’s been serving at Christ Chapel Bible Church for 17 years, where he leads a multisite student team that empowers 300 small group leaders and reaches over 1,300 students 300 weekly.
The Good Life (One Night)– A “done-for-you” ALL-INCLUDED resource for one complete night of youth ministry on the topic of having “The Good Life,” according to God. KEY OBJECTIVES According to God, students will learn that the Good Life is not what the world defines as the Good Life. KEY VERSE “Don’t be deceived, my […]
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Rules for More Effective Ministry Staff
Church ministry thrives when teams are unified, communication is clear, and time is used wisely. Yet many churches struggle with unnecessary meetings, confusion, and slow decision-making that can drain energy from the mission.










