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Listen to This Article: Several years back, the city I was residing in launched its inaugural city marathon. (Confession: I am not a runner.) But many of my friends registered to run. I had never witnessed a distance race in...

I have always been a big fan of social media for my own personal life, but I never imagined how impactful it would be in my ministry to students and their parents. Social media is an ever-changing, ever-growing, and at...

Listen to This Article: “I am convinced that nothing in Christianity is so rarely attained as a praying heart.” – Charles G. Finney   It's been my experience working in youth ministry that prayer may be the most–overlooked element of...

As I engage with Student Ministry Worship content online, I’m bothered by a common theme I keep seeing. Worship leaders are worried about students being disconnected and distracted during worship. This is not the concerning part. The concerning part comes...

Listen to This Article: What brought you into ministry?   What are the reasons you decided to give so much of your energy, time, and life to be a pastor or ministry leader?   Some of you may take a...

Listen to This Article: Has the scenario below ever happened to you? A family that you know well and have faithfully served informs you they’re leaving the church for another one in town. Maybe they don’t even bother to tell...

Listen to This Article: We all want students to grow in their faith. We want students to eventually leave our ministries with the knowledge of what it means to be a follower of Jesus and have a growing faith. We...

Listen to This Article:  The task of teaching the Bible is daunting when you think about it. Not only do you have to stand in front of people and present. You have to do so and get what God said...

Listen to This Article:   "Everyone, I'd like you to meet your new Senior Pastor." Look around the table when your church staff hears those words, and you'll see a variety of responses. For some, change is thrilling. These folks will...

Listen to This Article: YM360 Note: Easter has come and gone, so for many of you, it's time to start planning those summer mission trips. Melanie Dill Mokgatla is one of our longtime friends. She has an awesome story! She was...

LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE “I need you to think about something and answer this question honestly for yourself and for us as a family: Are you are willing to be a better father than you are a Student Pastor?”  ...