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 […]
Engagement
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 […]
Are Your Events and Retreats Reaching Their Full Potential?
I am a huge fan of getting students outside the walls of the church. Whether it’s for fun, teaching, evangelism, community service, team building, or whatever, engaging students in a […]
Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Your Students
Psalm 34:18 tells us that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We know that the Lord cares for all of us deeply […]
The Challenges of Youth Culture
There is no doubt that there’s a divide between Youth Pastor culture and youth culture in our world. Our students are steeped in a literal melting pot of worldviews, trends, […]
Building The Culture You AND Your Students Want
Building culture in your youth ministry starts with identifying your goals and who your students are! Knowing your goals is a great place to start. What dreams do you have for […]
Need A Pick Me Up?
Remember the days of dreaming about having kids of your own? The thoughts of bliss and relaxation. The kids doing their chores while you got to sit back and enjoy […]
This Week Our Nation Could Turn the Corner
Our nation is spiritually broken. Is there any way it can be fixed? Over the last year, God has helped me understand what it will take to change this. This […]
How COVID Can Change Your Ministry Forever…In a Good Way!
The culture you create in your ministry will shape your students’ spiritual life more than anything else. Read that again because it’s important that you understand this and get it […]
How to Stay Connected to Your Technologically Connected Kids
DON’T MISS THE 2 FREE AND IMPORTANT RESOURCES BELOW TO HELP YOU AS A PARENT Chris McKenna, a close friend and expert in online child protection, said to me, “There […]