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Articles for Youth Leaders

7 Crucial Elements to a Purposeful Intern Program

Josh Griffin - May 27, 2014

Interns are young, fresh, energized, motivated and willing.

Articles for Youth Leaders

Is Your Church Living Out Its Mission Statement?

Greg Stier - May 26, 2014

“You shall not bear false witness.” The 9th Commandment.

Articles for Youth Leaders

9 Traps That Every Leader Faces

Michael Bayne - May 25, 2014

The key to leading well is to see traps coming and avoid them with passion.

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Can the Students at Your Church Lead?

J.C. Thompson - May 22, 2014

Jesus left the entire church in the hands of young people.

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Why Para-Church Youth Ministry Cannot Replace the Local Church

Brian Cosby - May 22, 2014

It is simply not the God-ordained, God-established institution here on earth called to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

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How to Analyze Your Youth Ministry Program

Chris Wesley - May 21, 2014

The more you analyze your ministry, the stronger it will become.

Articles for Youth Leaders

4 Things a Good Emcee Should Know

Josh Griffin - May 20, 2014

Stage presence isn’t natural.

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Why Young People Abandon the Faith (Wilberforce Knows)

Derek Melleby - May 20, 2014

In all times and in all places, at some point, young people have to take ownership of their faith.

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How to Audit Your Ministry Calendar

Benjamin Kerns - May 19, 2014

It is actually really simple. But it requires something that is next to impossible: honesty.

Articles for Youth Leaders

3 Ways Your Youth Ministry Can Have a Greater Impact

Ben Read - May 18, 2014

Every youth pastor in any context wants to grow the impact their ministry has.

Articles for Youth Leaders

What Gospel Are You Preaching to Your Students?

Rachel Blom - May 15, 2014

We should not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, because it is the power of God that brings salvation.

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How to Conduct an Exit Interview for Graduating Seniors

Josh Griffin - May 14, 2014

What could we learn from them in order to better prepare students for life after high school.

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How Healthy Is the Relationship With Your Senior Pastor?

Chris Wesley - May 12, 2014

The relationship you have with your senior pastor is one of the most important ones you can have as a youth minister.

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Where to Start With Recruiting Volunteers

Benjamin Kerns - May 11, 2014

One of the worst feelings I’ve ever had in youth ministry is the feeling of going at it alone.

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How to Deal With Angry Parents

Paul Turner - May 7, 2014

Look for the win, not just in the moment but for the future as well.

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4 Signs of a Qualified Ministry Volunteer

Chris Wesley - May 6, 2014

The stronger your volunteer core, the better off your ministry.

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Why You Should Care About Creativity in Youth Ministry

Doug Franklin - May 5, 2014

Creativity matters because it’s deeply personal and inherently authentic.

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How to Track and Excel at Relational Ministry

Len Evans - May 4, 2014

A simple layout in a word processing or spreadsheet program lets me track where my time is going and make changes accordingly.

Articles for Youth Leaders

How to Make Your Ministry Position Full-Time

Chris Wesley - May 1, 2014

Every church needs a full-time position, it’s just not always clear what that position needs to do.

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The Definitive Research: Why Paper Bibles Are Best

Aaron Helman - April 30, 2014

Students who were given the physical books performed significantly better on their evaluations than those who read the PDF.

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