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 […]
the difference between preaching and teaching
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 […]
Leadership Lessons from Sponge Bob. Ten things a youth pastor or leader can learn from watching sponge bob square pants! Enjoy!
Multi-year curriculum mapping is a way for youth pastors to plan for their youth ministry lessons effectively for the long term.
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 […]
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
HELP US, HELP YOU… WHILE I KNOW YOU ARE COMING TO THE END OF YOUR YEAR, I WANTED TO SHARE SOMETHING WITH YOU, AS YOU HEAD INTO THE SUMMER AND PLAN FOR YOUR FALL! Every fall, right before we kick off our youth ministry year. I started with a couple of things. I always seek […]
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, […]
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 […]
