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30 Lessons on Life and Ministry

A 30-year-old explains what he's learned along the way.

The Top 3 Qualities in a Youth Ministry Hire

What one experienced youth minister looks for in a new hire.

How Your Temperament Will Impact Your Ministry

Are you alive doing what you do, or is it deadening? Your temperament can empower or debilitate you in your ministry.

The Number One Lie the World Tells Our Students

Part 1: What you need to help your kids stand up against.

5 Ways to Care for Your Team

How to attend to the needs of your staff and volunteers.

A Mid-Year Checkup: How Are You Doing?

Some resources to help you the rest of the way.

Is It Necessary to Split Middle and High Schoolers?

How, when and why do you split middle school and high school?

A Case for Persuasion in Evangelism

Why it's OK to hope for persuasion when sharing the Gospel.

5 Practices of Healthy Leaders

If you want to be a better leader, cultivate these habits.

How to Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic in Today’s Youth

Exploring ways that leaders can help teens confront systematic abandonment.

5 Huge Youth Ministry Myths

You've probably heard these things about student ministry. But guess what? They're not true.

How to Minister to the Fatherless

Chances are, some of your youth have lost a parent. Here are some things to keep in mind.

How to Talk to Teenagers—Even When You’re Sick

Sometimes real life problems—like sickness or fear—interrupt our speaking plans. Here's what to do.

5 Ways to Frustrate People You Lead

Want to drive your staff and volunteers crazy? Do these things.

How to Balance the Demands of Ministry and Family

"The idea of 'personal time' is something that represents a struggle for all of us," says Chris Wesley.

How to Address Sexuality With Teenagers

Don't be afraid to talk to students about the real brokenness in their lives.
Jelly Roll Brandon Lake

Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll Win Song of the Year at...

Jelly Roll has won his first Christian music award. He and Brandon Lake were awarded Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” at the 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Friday night.
Joby Martin

Joby Martin: What Happens When Pastors Finally Understand Grace

Joby Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the “grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God.

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