How To Respond When Your Teenager Doubts Their Faith
It could be just another regular day when, all of a sudden, your teenager asks: “Hey Mom, is the Bible actually true?” Gulp. Or maybe it’s “Dad, I don’t know […]
Fear
Is It Possible to Avoid Ministry Burnout? Yes! And Here’s How
The one question I get asked more than any other is, “How are you able to do all that you do?” For those of you who don’t know, I wear […]
Great Expectations – Students and Stress
What a time to be alive! We live in the best place in human history. We have more at our fingertips than any generation before us. Technology, finances, health, leisure, […]
Building a Student-Led Campus Movement
Claim Your Campus has built a resource for Youth Ministries that want to strengthen their students’ faith inside the walls of their churches, so that students can live out their […]
Building Godly Confidence
The temptation to compare and contrast our lives is constantly in front of us as we scroll and binge-watch. Watching the highlight reels can speak doubts, insecurities, and fears into […]
Supporting Your Teen Through School Stress
We all remember what it felt like, the knot in your stomach when the teacher announced a big test, or the hesitation you felt before flipping over a graded assignment. […]
Intentional Games
Walk into any Youth Ministry across the country, and I can almost guarantee that games will be a part of the service. They happen in various forms throughout the night. […]
Equipping Teens To Stand Firm
Parenting teens in today’s world can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. God has entrusted you with a sacred task, and He equips those He calls. You don’t have […]
Empowering Students To Make A Change
If the church is not confined to a building, then neither is Student Ministry! If change is going to happen in schools, it’s going to come through students. How can […]
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 […]