Money & Materialism
If you haven’t read the Bible very closely, you might assume that there isn’t much in the Bible about the things we deal with in our lives today, like the […]
Investment
Thought Factory Podcast #908 || #1 Cultural Trait That Will Grow Your Ministry Numerically
A chauffeur is a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile. Driving instructors help their driving students in practically learning how to drive a car individually. One has […]
Adult Leader Training with Derik Idol – 2
Summary Part 2 of a 5 video series. Derik Idol, Professor of Youth Ministry at Liberty University, challenges adult leaders to raise the bar with the students in their youth […]
What Things Compete for Students’ Time?
ABOUT THE RESEARCH This report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with a 40-question survey, presented to 2,953 students and 535 adults, the […]
Thought Factory Podcast #411 || Beyond Belief to Discipleship
At the core of each youth pastor or youth worker is to see students become disciples of Jesus Christ. The tough part is, how do we go about seeing that […]
Thought Factory Podcast #410 || How to Approach a Donor for Money
How do we approach ministry when it comes to donors’ money? How do we cultivate donors and make the ask? What are the people with greater financial means thinking and expecting […]
Thought Factory Podcast #409 || Making More Money for Ministry
How do we approach ministry when it comes to money? Money is a tool that allows us to do the ministry we desire with students. But, do we have an […]
Thought Factory Podcast #405 || Teacher’s View: Behind Closed Doors on the School Campus
The things that happen behind the closed doors of the school campus goes beyond just math problems & adolescent crushes – there are deeper issues that only teachers know about […]
Thought Factory Podcast #307 || Best Way to Come Alongside Parents: Dan Seaborn Interview
Whether you are a parent or leading students who have parents, this episode is for you. We interviewed the founder of Winning At Home, Dan Seaborn. Questions include, “What kinds […]
Thought Factory Podcast #306 || 10 Ways to Help Parents Win
How can we help parents win with their students? As youth leaders, do we really know what parents need from us? Is the way we are doing youth ministry helping or hindering them […]