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Articles for Youth Leaders

4 Ways to Unify Your Ministry Team

Josh Griffin - January 4, 2012

Josh Griffin shares four secrets for creating unity in your ministry team.

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The Best Way to Fire Volunteers

Chris Wesley - January 3, 2012

What is your current process for firing a volunteer in youth ministry?

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The Impact of Youth Pastor Insecurity

Josh Griffin - December 29, 2011

"Insecurity is inescapable for youth workers," says Josh Griffin.

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3 Reasons to Friend Your Students on Facebook

Geoff Stewart - December 26, 2011

What does Facebook have to offer you? Geoff Stewart points out three benefits of using it in ministry.

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5 Keys to Becoming a Better Small Group Leader

Doug Fields - December 14, 2011

Doug Fields offers five tips to becoming a stronger leader for your small group.

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Is the Telephone Making a Comeback?

Geoff Stewart - December 12, 2011

Geoff Stewart may say "so-long" to Social Media and embrace the telephone to connect with students!

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5 Speaking Tips to Keep Their Attention!

Rachel Blom - December 12, 2011

If your students start texting during your sermon, you can be fairly sure you no longer hold your audience’s attention.

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Do Altar Calls Still Work in a Postmodern Generation?

Rachel Blom - December 8, 2011

Rachel Blom: "I think that postmodernism should inspire us to come up with alternatives that do justice to the importance of a decision for Christ."

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How to Evaluate Your Leadership

Doug Franklin - December 7, 2011

Doug Franklin identifies 5 solid action items to become a better leader.

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4 Signs That You Are Preventing Ministry Growth

Chris Wesley - November 17, 2011

How do you know if your ministry is standing still? What are signs that you are standing in the way?

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5 Skills Every Leader Should Have

Doug Franklin - November 15, 2011

Doug Franklin presents a step-by-step plan to help leaders determine what to do when they get stuck.

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How to Teach Students to Be Creative

Doug Franklin - November 10, 2011

Doug Franklin shares 3 things youth workers need to do when teaching students to be creative.

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Is Fear at the Root of Your Busyness?

Doug Fields - November 8, 2011

"There is only one thing worth being concerned about," says Doug Fields.

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How to Protect Your Day Off

Rachel Blom - November 6, 2011

What do you do to make sure you’re not disturbed on your day off?

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4 Reasons Why Youth Ministry is Not a Stepping Stone

Russell St. Bernard - November 3, 2011

Do you know youth ministry leaders that use youth ministry as a personal stepping stone?

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What Parents Want from Your Youth Ministry

Doug Franklin - November 2, 2011

"If we don’t start thinking about how (parents) think, we are going to see more students leave our ministries." - Doug Franklin.

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10 Signs You Might Be Married to Your Ministry

Doug Fields - October 31, 2011

How do you know your work is getting more attention that your primary relationships?

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How to Care For Your Volunteers

Youth Ministrycom - October 27, 2011

Kurt Johnston and Josh Griffin offer 4 tips on how to care for your team of leaders.

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The 10 Keys to Hiring Staff

Doug Franklin - October 26, 2011

Doug Franklin shares some do's and don'ts and how they apply during the hiring process.

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Checklist for Developing a Successful Small Group Meeting

Doug Franklin - October 20, 2011

Doug Franklin points out several keys to success in your small group.

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