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Nov
Nov
Working For God vs. Working With God. Too often, we approach ministry as a to-do list, striving to work for God through effort and achievement.
06
Nov
Nov
Building Blocks of Constructive Teaching, as we face a continued conversation about the deconstruction of faith. Maybe it is time we, in youth ministry, reclaim our place in the conversation and actually claim our place pre-deconstruction. Is it possible that the seeming flood of well-known Christian voices grew up in an era of youth ministry […]
01
Nov
Nov
Youth Ministry Games, Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Thoughts
November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays
November Hilarious Youth Group Holidays, special dates to make your youth group special in your student ministry in November. Nov. 2nd: National Deviled Egg Day Oh, the fun you could have with deviled egg games and eating contests!! Nov. 6th:: National Nacho Day Three Words- “Kiddie Pool Nachos” Nov. 8th: National Dunce Day Great day […]
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Oct
Oct
There’s a phrase that has echoed in leadership circles for decades: the tyranny of the urgent. It names a truth every pastor, leader, or volunteer knows all too well—the endless stream of pressing demands that crowd out what matters most. But in the church, I think we actually face three tyrannies: the urgent, the desperate, […]
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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
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Oct
Oct
Ugly Truths About Youth Ministry