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, […]
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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 […]
Yes, Camp IS Important!
At NTS Camp, you are given 56 hours at camp with your students, not including the ride there and back. Some of those hours are spent sleeping, but let’s be […]
Games at Youth Group…But Why?
It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers. We’ve done the hard work of preparing for a lesson, making […]
Intentionally Creating Space For Your Kids
With four young children, it appears that there is a plethora of information bombarding my inbox to tell me how I should parent. How did they know I needed this?! […]
Remember
“You Americans have no issues with picking and choosing which commandments to follow. For instance, ‘Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy’ isn’t one that you follow,” said our tour […]
Jumping Back In
Youth Ministry has always been a passion of mine. From the countless hours I spent as a middle and high school student to the time spent getting my Bachelor’s in […]
How To Prep Your Student To Face The World
(This is a podcast episode you must listen to if you have a senior who is graduating. I talk with good friend and youth ministry expert Charlie Alcock on helping […]
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 Create Moments That Will Change Your Kids’ Lives
Over two late nights while on vacation in 2005, my wife Arianna and I created a 12 page “Family Plan” that would be our atlas for the next 20 years […]