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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 ... [ +++ ]

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 ... [ +++ ]

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. ... [ +++ ]