Finding Your Youth Ministry’s Unique Identity and Style
Every Youth Ministry longs to find its knitch in the community they are a part of. There are so many wonderful ministries that are all flourishing in their own communities, […]
Discipleship
More Than A Reward
I love rewards! If you know me, you know that I also love Chick-fil-A, but one of the reasons I love it, aside from the obvious, is that they have […]
Engaging Youth Through Hands-On Faith Activities and Projects
Youth Ministry is more than just teaching lessons from the Bible; it’s about helping young people experience their faith in ways that are active and engaging. It is about creating […]
Making A Lasting Impact In A World Of Instant Gratification
The current reality of our fast-paced culture became real to me when same-day-delivery became an option for Amazon packages. How is it possible that we can click a button and a […]
Build a Welcoming Youth Ministry
When I think of a welcoming Youth Ministry, the word that comes to mind immediately is inclusivity. How do we build a place everyone wants to be a part of […]
Addressing The Loneliness Epidemic
One in three Americans feel lonely every week*. Are you one of them? In a world where we can be connected with almost anybody at any time, how can we […]
Guiding Your Kids Through Cultural Trends
As parents, navigating cultural issues with our kids can feel overwhelming! Middle and high schoolers are constantly exposed to new ideas and challenges from social media trends to societal shifts. […]
Leading Leaders: Strategizing For Success
Adult volunteers are by far the most valuable resource you have as a Youth Leader. These incredible individuals sacrifice family time to be a part of weekly services; they labor […]
NTS Camp DEFINED
This year, NTS Camp proclaimed to thousands of lives how God has DEFINED love and Jesus. We learned together how He has DEFINED how a Christ follower should live, love, […]
Navigating Dating Relationships With Your Teens
Almost every parent I talk to has different rules surrounding dating than the next. There are so many theories and methods that you could land on and many of them […]