5 Distinctives Of Relational Discipleship
In this article, Andy Blanks writes that if we are to be effective at leading students in spiritual transformation, we have to do so in the context of real relationship.
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Stop Telling Teenagers to Invite Friends to Church
Somewhere along the way, we began to communicate to students that the best way (or maybe even the only way) to help introduce their peers to Christ was to simply invite them to Church. But what does this look like if it is the primary objective of our evangelism?Read now -
Dealing With Our Students' Doubts
Read nowHonest doubt, and honest questioning is how teenagers begin to own a faith that is theirs, not their parents’, or grandparents’, or even yours.
But what do we do with those questions? What is the right attitude or approach toward having these questions or doubts?
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Is This the Biggest Barrier to Students Living out Their Faith?
What would you say is the main thing that keeps your students from living out their faith? Andy Blanks asks this question and offers an answer.Read now -
Why We Should Change the Way We Talk to Teenagers about Reading Their Bible
Andy Blanks shares the way in which his message to teenagers about reading their Bibles has changed over the years.Read now -
Don't Practice Helicopter Discipleship
Andy Blanks wonders if, when it comes to allowing our students to be a little uncomfortable, we're following Jesus' model for discipleship.Read now -
The Wonderful, Awful Tension Of Youth Ministry
Andy Blanks talks about the many different points of tension he feels in ministry . . . and how it's a wonderful, awful part of the territory.Read now -
The Challenges And Opportunities Of Small Group Bible Study
Do you teach Bible study in a small group? You'll want to read Andy Blanks' take on some of the challenges and opportunities of teaching God's Word in small groups.Read now -
Five Fatal Youth Ministry Flaws
Andy Blanks examines five flaws that can lead to youth ministry failure.Read now -
Who Do You Want Students To Become?
Andy Blanks asks if there aren't some biblical characteristics of Christ-followers we want to see in our studentsRead now -
A Few Tips To Help Teenagers (Creatively) Build A Prayer Habit
Andy Blanks passes along some tools and tips he's used to help students grow more consistent in their prayer lives.Read now -
Are You Drawing A Crowd? Ask Yourself Why
Andy Blanks raises an interesting question: when is is NOT a good thing to be drawing a crowd?Read now
