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Today is Veteran's Day, a time to remember all of the men and women who have served our country. And yesterday was the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Once upon a time, Andy Blanks served in the Marines. He passes along a few leadership tips from the USMC that will help you think about how you lead your youth ministry.

Andy Blanks writes a post about the importance of building relationships of real influence with the teenagers in our youth ministry.

Have you found your opportunities to influence teenagers shrinking in recent years? Andy Blanks identifies some contributing factors and some thoughts for how to maximize our impact.

Andy Blanks passes along the powerful message that each of your students can have influence on their worlds.

Andy Blanks talks about 4 characteristics of biblical discipleship that may should be common to all of our processes

ym360 Contributor Phil Bell passes along great insights on how to encourage and equip older volunteers

ym360 Contributor Ben Birdsong writes about the importance of relational capital when it comes to correcting or disciplining students

ym360 Contributor Leneita Fix writes a post on the importance of making eye-contact with students

Andy Blanks writes about how to respond to students who might not be meeting their potential

ym360 contributor Vickie Greatwood passes along the benefits of being yourself when it comes to leading students.

A fascinating look at what it might look like to become a true resource for the unchurched youth of your community.