Recruiting New Leaders
By far, I am no great musician, but I know enough to recognize that you need multiple instruments to create a complete, beautiful sound. Just like in an orchestra, when only a percussionist plays a beat, you get only part...
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Navigating Conflict in Youth Ministry
Read nowHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you think the ministry or the church should go in one direction, and a fellow staff member, a pastor, or your supervisor thinks something completely different should happen? Or maybe you’ve...
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Graduation Season is Upon Us
It’s that time of year, again. Graduation season is upon us, and for youth workers, this season will be spent at multiple graduations, graduation parties, and preparing for the “graduation” from youth group. There is no doubt that this is an exciting time of the year. As you look back at the countless hours invested in each student, you pray that he/she will continue in church, seek the Lord, and mature in the faith.Read now -
What I Learned about Youth Ministry Leadership in the Marine Corps
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.Read now -
Five Fatal Youth Ministry Flaws
Andy Blanks examines five flaws that can lead to youth ministry failure.Read now -
How Big Is Your Youth Ministry Vision?
Andy Blanks passes along four thoughts on youth ministry vision from the most unlikely of sources.Read now -
Communicating As Leaders: 3 Tips We Can Learn From Joseph
ym360 Contributor Aaron Kirkpatrick passes along three solid strategies for communicating as leaders gleaned from Joseph's interaction with Pharaoh in Genesis 41.Read now -
How To Keep Your Small Groups From Fizzling
Andy Blanks passes along a few thoughts on how to fight "the fizzle" and keep your small group growing in the right direction.Read now -
Are You A Mere Youth Group? Or A True Spiritual Community?
Andy Blanks outlines the traits of spiritual communities, the kind that enable your students to grow closer to God.Read now -
The Shrinking Influence of Youth Workers
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.Read now -
How To Ensure Your Volunteers Leave Frustrated And Worn Out
Andy Blanks gives a few key approaches to keeping your volunteers.Read now -
Leadership Truth: The 3 D’s of Delegation
Andy Blanks gives youth workers three practical thoughts on delegating tasks to others.Read now
