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Why Encouragement is Crucial in Youth Ministry

Created on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 / Counseling

Tags: Kyle Corbin, Youth ministry, encouragement, folder, email, voices
You are slammed with things that need to get done, there is a parent that just won’t get off your case, or perhaps you just have heard more negative than positive lately. It sounds like you could use some ... [ +++ ]

How to Master the Youth Ministry Numbers Game

Created on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 / Youth

Tags: Josh Griffin, Kurt Johnston, Saddleback Church, Youth Ministry, pastors, elders, numbers, attendance, signups, small groups, salvations, baptisms, database, Instagram, social media, blog, friend
As youth pastors, we don’t like to talk about numbers. If we do, it’s with wailing and gnashing of teeth, as we imagine the elders shaking their heads in frustration at the job we’re doing to reach the ... [ +++ ]

3 Common Youth Ministry Pitfalls

Created on Thursday, 30 May 2013 / Youth

Tags: Josh Griffin, youth ministry, pitfalls, staff covenants, boundaries, opposite sex, Saddleback Church, youth workers, overspending, inappropriate relationships, money
I had a chance to get away with some of our youth ministry leadership team recently to process some of the common pitfalls that youth pastors face as they navigate ministry. My mind has hovered around ... [ +++ ]

How to Equip Students to Preach

Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 / Youth

Tags: Matt Maiberger, equip, students, preach, youth pastor, calling, full-time ministry, invest, relationally
When I was 16 years old, I had my first opportunity to preach in a church service. I was nervous as could be. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. For some strange reason, my youth pastor felt it ... [ +++ ]

5 Steps to Avoiding Communication Meltdowns in Youth Ministry

Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 / Youth

Tags: Communication, strategy, Chris Wesley, youth, ministry, schedule, mediums, feedback, audience
Our ministry once hosted a “Battle of the Bands” fundraiser that required a lot of work. Our team had to audition bands, price out food, order speakers and recruit volunteers. We put so much work into ... [ +++ ]

One Conversation Could Change a Student’s Life

Created on Thursday, 28 March 2013 / Youth

Tags: Josh Griffin, conversation, change, student, youth ministry
I am in youth ministry because of one conversation. OK, that isn’t entirely true—I’m in youth ministry because of a myriad of things: being raised well by godly parents; shaping moments throughout my childhood ... [ +++ ]

Chris Wesley: How To Build Youth Ministry Endurance

Created on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 / Youth

Tags: Youth Ministry, Chris Wesley, Network, Limits, accountability, sabbath
This past weekend, thousands of youth ministers participated in the Simply Youth Ministry Conference. As a participant in the past few, I know that feelings of empowerment and encouragement are flowing ... [ +++ ]

Youth Pastors: Are Your Teens Driven by God's Purpose?

Created on Tuesday, 29 January 2013 / Youth

Tags: Youth, teens, God's purpose, youth ministry
Discovering God’s purpose for their lives should be your No. 1 youth-ministry task What on earth am I here for?” That’s the question every teenager on the planet asks at one time or another. And while ... [ +++ ]

Billy Graham Program Raises Up 11,000 Young Evangelists

Created on Monday, 14 January 2013 / Evangelism

Tags: Billy Graham, Evangelists, Program, Youth
“Learning that God is with us everywhere we go is a blessing.” Those are words not from a pastor, a theologian, or even a quote from the Rev. Billy Graham. This came from Damon, a normal 11-year-old, who ... [ +++ ]

No Time for Passive Youth Ministry

Created on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 / Main

Tags: larry acosta,passive,urban youth workers institute,youth ministry
"This is no time to play church. This is no time to be soft. This is [the] time to be bold and dangerous and inspire kids to change the world. Be intentional about finding young ... fearless warriors. ... [ +++ ]

Mayo's Clinic

Created on Monday, 28 February 2005 / Youth

Tags: Youth
Jeanne shares 35 secrets for a youth pastor's longevity, success and spiritual health. 1. HE WHO SPENDS THE MOST TIME WINS. It's not humor, talent or money that produces eternal results. The greatest champions ... [ +++ ]