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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Measuring Up: Student Discipleship Metrics
Measure Up: Student Discipleship Metrics- how to measure discipleship progress within a youth group and student ministry.
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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Thoughts
60 Second Hint/Help: Asking Your Pastor to Teach
Inviting your senior pastor into youth ministry sends a powerful message—to students, parents, and the church as a whole.
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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Christian Camps: Midwest Region
If you’re a youth pastor looking for a high-quality overnight Christian camp in the Midwest of the U.S., this A–Z list highlights twelve standout options known for strong programming, solid lodging, great food service, and memorable outdoor experiences. Based on a combination of things: parent reviews, youth pastor recommendations, online ratings, and general reputation for 2025.
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Mar
Mar
Bored with the Bible? Helping the Next Generation Engage with God’s Word “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”— 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) As a youth pastor, I hear a lot of things—but two […]
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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Thoughts
60 Second: Evaluating Your Teaching
Regular self-evaluation helps you grow as a communicator and shepherd. It’s not about perfection—it’s about faithfulness and progress.
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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Christian Camps: Western Region
If you’re a youth pastor looking for a high-quality overnight Christian camp in the Western U.S., this A–Z list highlights twelve standout options known for strong programming, solid lodging, great food service, and memorable outdoor experiences. Based on a combination of things: parent reviews, youth pastor recommendations, online ratings, and general reputation for 2025.
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Mar
Mar
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Thoughts
60 Second Hint/Help: Interns Teaching
An intern’s first time teaching can be exciting and intimidating. Your guidance can turn nerves into confidence and growth.
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Feb
Feb
the difference between preaching and teaching
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Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Thoughts
60 Second Hint/Help: Volunteers Teaching
Most volunteers want to help—they just don’t always feel confident teaching. Your role is to equip, encourage, and support them so they can succeed.
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Feb
Feb
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Speaker of the Week: Andrew Laird
ANDREW LAIRD has been in youth ministry since 2016. Since then, his passion has been to equip students, volunteers, and parents to live out Jesus’s method of relational discipleship, share the gospel, find evangelistic avenues in their school and community, and challenge them to hold on to their faith.