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...
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...
Let's say you've got a video you want to show during your...
What's the first step to creating a service for your youth...
When you think of online church, you might think of the events during 2020....
It’s so important to have a strategy for what you teach teenagers. Without a...
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In case you don't know me, I'm Yulee—Chief Operating Officer here at Stuff You Can Use, leadership coach, author, and ministry leader. I'm passionate about helping leaders step into leadership that isn't toxic (because the church has enough of that!) but is...
Ministry leaders don’t usually struggle with passion. They struggle with capacity. In most cases, a capacity issue is actually a delegation issue. Delegation can be a misunderstood word in leadership. I've spent time with a lot of pastors and ministry leaders, and...
January brings a funny mix of emotions for ministry leaders. On one hand, there’s fresh hope... You have a nice clean calendar. There's the opportunity to build some new working rhythms. And a sense that this could be the year things really click. On the other hand,...
When we talk with ministry leaders about their biggest challenges, a few themes always come up... Growth. Volunteers. Time. But one topic rises to the top again and again: parents. How do I work with them? How do I talk with them? How do I get them connected to what...
Let's be honest, we can all do a better job connecting with the families in our ministry. They're a vital part of what we do, and we love being around their kids and students. In your heart, you know families are worth investing in, but choosing the right date,...