The Songs of 2018
As we close out 2018 and prepare to sing in the New Year of 2019, we take a look back at the musical worship songs that were popular at many of our summer camps, and spring and fall retreats.
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3 Tools for a Successful Small Group
Read nowAs a new school year begins, many churches launch into a new season of small groups. These small groups could look like anything from a Sunday school class to a weekly Bible study at the local Chick-fil-a. Though these small...
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Why Every Student Minister Needs a Great Curriculum
Read nowAs we come into a new school year cycle, many student ministers find themselves staring at a blank computer screen. It is that time again for a plan for mid-week teaching, small groups, Sunday school, and events for the fall. All of these detail and planning items tend to fall at the same time just as you are recovering from the PTSD from that middle school lock-in or the queasy stomach that still haunts you from meals at student camp.
In the middle of this time of transition, curriculum is a great tool to rescue your time, to-do list, and sanity. Today, I want to offer some thoughts on why choosing to use curriculum can help you and allow you to lead a better student ministry.
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Reduce Burnout & Create a More Effective Ministry
Read nowBurnout is a real threat to youth workers, especially those in bi-vocational or volunteer roles. But delegation is one way we can dramatically decrease our risk of burnout, as well as giving others the chance to become more involved in ministry. Here are 5 tips for becoming more adept at delegating:
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5 Tips For Becoming A Better Preacher
When it comes to communicating God’s Word, we have to take the posture of always seeking to improve. In this article, Andy Blanks passes along five thoughts to help you be a better Bible communicator.Read now -
How to Prevent Burnout in Youth Ministry: Prayer
Burnout often happens due to us not spending enough time with God in prayer. This post passes along a few thoughts on how to make sure you ward off burnout by engaging in an active prayer life.Read now -
Real Leaders Never “Arrive”
The best leaders never stop learning. More specifically, the best leaders never waste opportunities to learn from others.Read now -
Your Students Don’t Have A Social Media Problem
Your students don’t have a social media problem; social media is merely a symptom of deeper problems.Read now -
A New Definition of Discipleship for Youth Ministry
Read nowDiscipleship is the life-long, Spirit-fueled journey of children becoming like their Father. Our students are not alone. The Father draws them to Him. The Spirit guides them and strengthens them. And they have a family around them to journey alongside.
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When You're Tired Of Doing Youth Ministry
The weariness we feel from doing ministry is different than the tired you feel after doing physical labor. It's a tiredness in your soul. Andy Blanks discusses how weariness can actually be a sign that things are going really well.Read now -
Getting Serious with The Skit Guys about Evangelism
What could be better than Tommy and Eddie of The Skit Guys" with Greg Stier of Dare 2 Share in a room together? How about we add a live stream and a microphone?Read now -
The (Surprising) Reason For Engaging With Students Outside Of Your Bible Study
Every youth worker knows it's important to stay plugged into our students' lives outside of our Bible study time. But I'm going to say something that may surprise you: The main reason for doing this isn't for relationship building. Nope. While building relationships with students is a vital aspect of discipleship, there's a better reason for engaging with students outside of your weekly Bible study time. Ready?Read now
