Why Regrets Are a Waste of Time
It’s that time of year where we may feel regret because we didn’t do what we had planned to do, because we tried but didn’t even come close, because well, we failed.
Dealing With Christmas Stress: How to Avoid a “Bah, Humbug!” Christmas
For many, it’s a simple formula: The higher the level of stress = the higher the chance of a bout with depression.
Quick and Easy Christmas Games for Your Youth Group
Four favorite games guaranteed to add that extra sparkle to your Christmas fellowship or get together.
2 Christmas Games
It's Christmas and it is the season for giving so I thought I should give away a few games we have done the past...
Keeping Your Family Focused on Christ During the Christmas Rush
So it’s Christmas! It’s a time for joy & celebration, family & faith...
...and three white elephant parties, two cookie exchanges, six performances of the...
5 Things to Remember When Discipling Youth
Here’s a few things I’ve challenged our team to keep in mind when discipling.
The Temptation of Youth Ministry
If I were given everything in the whole world but couldn’t have this one thing, could I resist it?
Open Letter to Parents of Teens
This is what so many of us youth workers have wanted to say to (some) parents over the years.
Conquer the Youth Lock-In, Before It Conquers You
The term youth ministry is synonymous with youth lock-in. Teenagers like being together and staying up all night and telling everyone about it the...
One of the Many Problems Youth Pastors Face: What to Do When a Youth...
How can the youth pastor/senior pastor relationship improve?
The Two Dangerous Attitudes That Will Sink a Youth Leader
Leaders have two seemingly-paradoxical postures they can lead from.
5 Reasons Jesus Would Be Fired if He Was Your Youth Pastor
"Jesus would be fired within his first months of becoming a youth leader..." -Greg Stier.
#1 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Youth Pastor
It’s time we ask for help instead of leaning back, filled with pride, thinking of “those children/student ministry people’s issues.”
Youth Ministry Evangelism 501: Learning How to Reach Out to ALL Families in Your...
Youth ministry evangelism is a great thing but what if youth ministries widen their reach beyond students to all families in the community?
10 Trends That Will Reshape Youth Ministry
What will youth ministry look like in 2020?
What Needs to Change in Youth Ministry?
Rachel Blom looks to the future of youth ministry, and what needs to change.
5 Marks of Super Effective Youth Leaders
I just had the privilege of spending a week with 50 amazing youth leaders from across the nation and their top student ministry leaders. Lead...
What's More Enjoyable: Promiscuity or Monogamy?
What’s more enjoyable, a monogamous sexual relationship, or promiscuity (sleeping with whoever you want)?
Most entertainment media seems to lean towards the latter. Why is...
Greg Stier: My Five Pre-Preaching Rituals
As a “professional communicator) I get the privilege of doing a lot of speaking to a ton of different groups. God has blessed me...
10 Important Questions Youth Leaders Should Be Asking Themselves
Asking questions is a good thing. Questions have a way of amplifying weaknesses and clarifying priorities. Perhaps that’s why Jesus asked so many questions...
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The Indelible Legacy of Eugene Peterson, In Quotes
Reading through Eugene Peterson quotes will give your faith a shot in the arm. The author of the Message Bible and a handful of other books certainly knew how to communicate deep spiritual truths thoughtfully.
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Carey Nieuwhof: How to Overcome the Cynicism That Saps Leaders of...
“Cynicism is subtle, but it’s identifiable because it means, ultimately, the loss of hope," Carey Nieuwhof says.
