Student Leadership In Your Ministry
When I was in high school, I found my calling to ministry because of people who believed in me. I had leaders who encouraged me, taught me hard lessons about leadership, […]
Youth Ministry
Preparing Our Students To Defend Their Faith
How do we, as Christians, become prepared to defend our faith? The deeper we dive into our relationships with Christ, the more we learn about Him, His life, and the […]
What Are You Teaching?
Is apologetics a part of your teaching? Why is it important to teach our students to defend their faith? 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts revere Christ […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1212 | 2/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Solutions
In the previous episode, we discussed the causes of the decline in Youth Ministry. In this episode, we discuss the five solutions to those causes with our returning guest, […]
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 […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1211 | 1/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Causes
Several things within the Church are causing a decline in the Youth Ministry department. But, if the Church ignores the things going on under the surface, it could take […]
How To Avoid Programming Plug-Ins
One spring day, I stopped at a garage sale. The only thing I was remotely interested in was a battery charger and its battery for a power drill. “I could […]
Though Factory Podcast #1209 | A Deeper Conversation with Your Students about Sexuality
There are many layers to the topic of sexuality. It ranges from what we view and keeping our thoughts pure to heterosexual attraction and desire to same-sex attraction and identity, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1207 | The Good News About Student Dropout Rates of the Church
Are young people leaving the church in droves? Are we losing the next generation when they graduate from our Youth Ministry because it’s only about having fun and eating […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1206 | Reentry Into Youth Ministry in a Different World
For those who have been in Youth Ministry before Covid, we know things have changed since the pandemic. We live in a different world now. Youth Ministry is different. […]