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the difference between preaching and teaching
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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
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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.
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Feb
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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes)
Leading With Purpose (Policies, Procedures, & Processes). In the heart of every truly thriving church, I have seen is a clear sense of mission—a compelling “why” that drives everything from Sunday sermons to midweek ministries. Unfortunately, I have also seen and worked for those without clarity around their mission. Understand also, even the most passionate […]
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Feb
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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Lessons, Youth Ministry Thoughts
60 Second Hint/Help: Topical Teaching
Topical teaching can be powerful when it’s rooted in Scripture and connected to real life. Done well, it helps students see how God’s Word speaks directly into everyday issues.
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Hey Gen Xer (& Boomer)… Age Wins in an AI World…
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Lessons from the Youth Pastor Shortage: Ten Things the National Youth Pastor Shortage SHOULD Be Teaching Us?
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Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Christ-Centered vs. Student-Center Ministry
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 […]
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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, […]
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Jan
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Ministry Movement to Memorial
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 […]