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Oct
Oct
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.
20
Oct
Oct
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.
16
Oct
Oct
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 […]
13
Oct
Oct
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?
09
Oct
Oct
Falling Off Your Stepping Stone… Too many young leaders enter youth ministry thinking of it as a temporary stop—a “stepping stone” on the way to what they consider the “real ministry.” But here’s the hard truth: that mindset isn’t just a personal career misstep—it’s dangerous, deceptive, and can deeply hurt the students you’re called to serve
06
Oct
Oct
Ugly Truths About Youth Ministry
03
Oct
Oct
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 […]
02
Oct
Oct
“A-Way” Style Youth Ministry Leadership… We lead people; that is what we do, but how? Is there “a way” that works? Here are three “a-ways” to leading better in your youth ministry. More often than not, the term “pastor” in our leadership role in youth ministry is interchangeable with words such as “leader,” “director,” or […]
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Sep
Sep
Stockholders vs. Stakeholders in the Church: Why the Difference Matters in Ministry
In the world of business, the terms stockholder and stakeholder sound similar, but they have very different meanings. Let me be clear, while the church isn’t a corporation, this distinction can actually help us think more clearly about how we lead, serve, and make decisions in ministry.
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Sep
Sep
The Hidden Mistakes Everyone Makes in Leading Youth Ministry. Leading youth ministry is one of the most rewarding callings in the church, but even the most passionate leaders often make hidden mistakes that can quietly derail their impact