If you've spent any time in youth ministry, you've probably asked yourself this question—Are they learning anything? It's a question that drives youth pastors everywhere to adjust and refine their programs. It's pretty easy to tell when teenagers are having fun. We...
Teaching
When you think of online church, you might think of the events during 2020. During the pandemic, churches around the world needed a way to reach their congregations when they couldn't be with them in person. Churches found ways to connect with their people creatively,...
It’s so important to have a strategy for what you teach teenagers. Without a strategy, we run the risk of missing important ideas, teaching only the topics that personally interest us most, and ultimately failing to give teenagers a full and holistic view of God. So...
Volunteers
Imagine this ... You've got a brand new volunteer ready to step into your...
What's one of the best ways to show someone you care about them? You spend...
Once in a while, we'll ask a whole bunch of church leaders this question:...
Discipleship
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Leadership
Do you ever need a moment to recharge your passion for ministry? There are these moments in ministry when we feel like we could use some inspiration and connection with people who really get us. You can talk with your lead pastor about some things, and you can talk...
Have you ever been told you need a "strategy" for your youth ministry? You do need a strategy, but sometimes, when people talk about their ministry "strategy," they're not talking about strategy at all. Instead, they're talking about... A goal they want to reach. A...
In ministry, it can sometimes feel like the only "routine" we have each week is planning to be surprised. We sit down to plan our teaching calendar when — surprise! A volunteer stops by the office for a chat. Or maybe you're getting ready to send your monthly parent...
Families
Do you ever wonder how teenagers end up at your ministry? We're not talking about what draws them in or who invited them, but how did they actually get there? Sometimes, you turn around and there are teens standing in the doorway, ready to go, but you hardly ever see...
Have you ever had a parent say "Can we talk sometime?" These words alone can send a chill down your spine, but they don't have to. Part of why these words can be so scary is because we haven't created a regular rhythm for having one-on-one conversations with parents....
No one wants to sit through a meeting that could have been an email — especially the parents in your ministry. Too many parent meetings happen because they're full of information rather than chances for connection. Really, parent meetings can be an effective part of...
Events
Congratulations! You've just pulled off another successful event! You've taken out the trash, locked up the building, and now you're starting to wonder...what would I do next time? Taking the time to debrief your events is a key part of ministry. Without proper...
Marketing a church event and getting the word out is critical for getting a great turnout. We all know the basics of marketing an event—share the event's date, time, and location with families and volunteers. But is that all there is to marketing? You might notice...
Events are a pretty big deal for most youth ministries. They’re a way to have fun, connect with students and their families, get new people in the door, and create some excitement. Events matter, but we’ve got to keep things in perspective. That’s why we’re fans of...
Environments
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels different than a concert venue — one feels...
If you're like most youth ministry leaders, you're always looking for new ways to keep teenagers entertained. That's a pretty important part of your role. Not only are you responsible for helping kids grow their relationship with Jesus, but you have to do it in a way...
Whether your ministry meets in a single classroom, a large theater with a stage, or that DIY video studio you made to help you through the pandemic, we all want our spaces to look good, right? If your space looks thrown together or run down, it can distract the kids...
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Every few years, we ask kids ministry leaders like you about their biggest struggles in ministry. Somewhere between telling us about their kids who can't sit still and the neverending search to find dependable volunteers, kids ministry leaders across the board tell us...
Every few years, we ask youth ministry leaders like you about their biggest struggles in ministry. Somewhere between telling us about their teens texting throughout their sermons and the neverending search to find dependable volunteers, youth ministry leaders across...
Do you ever wonder how kids end up at your ministry? We're not talking about what draws them in or who invited them, but how did they actually get there? Sometimes, you turn around and there are kids standing in the doorway, ready to go, but you hardly ever see their...
Do you ever wonder how teenagers end up at your ministry? We're not talking about what draws them in or who invited them, but how did they actually get there? Sometimes, you turn around and there are teens standing in the doorway, ready to go, but you hardly ever see...
What's one of the best ways to show someone you care about them? You spend time with them. When we choose to spend time with our volunteers, we're showing them how much we care for them, value them, and how much we want to help them grow. It's one of the reasons why...
So you've got a solid event idea and are ready to put it in the books. How do you start the planning process? How do you get as many people as possible to sign up and attend? We know church event registration and planning comes with a lot of moving pieces, and we're...
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