Youth Leaders Blogs

10 Steps to Reach Non-Christian Students

Josh Griffin - September 20, 2010

Thought this post over on Youth Ministry 360 was interesting as you begin to plan how to reach non-Christian students in your community....

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Making the Bible Accessible

Adam McLane - September 20, 2010

“The Bible isn’t for people outside of the church to understand. So it isn’t your place to make the Gospel accessible.“ That may be the...

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4 Goals for Our Youth Ministry High School Campus Pastors

Josh Griffin - September 16, 2010

Today was a huge step in a more recent dream for our high school ministry – we are in the preparation and launch...

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Don't Be That Leader

Chad Swanzy - September 15, 2010

When a group or organization has no collective direction or unified front then every one's default becomes self preservation. If left to ourselves...

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To Coddle or Nudge Hurting Students

Dennis Beckner - September 15, 2010

I’ve been working with a few hurting students lately. While my nature is to nurture and comfort, I’ve found myself going against that...

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My Rookie Season

Josh Griffin - September 15, 2010

Posted by Jared Moine (for those of you who are new, Jared is a junior high pastor in the D.C. area who is...

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GUEST POST: Don’t Be Original Just Adapt

Josh Griffin - September 14, 2010

By Chris Wesley Each summer I examine what we are going to teach the students. Not sure what your ministry does but we deliver...

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Success Secret: Serve Your Way to the Top

Adam McLane - September 14, 2010

The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third...

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Guest Post: On the Way to Small Group

Josh Griffin - September 13, 2010

By Steven Moore A lot of the things Jesus taught the disciples and some of the miracles He performed were on the way to...

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Giving and Receiving at Church

Adam McLane - September 13, 2010

Confession: There are times when I am frustrated with my church. To the point of not wanting to go. To the point of wanting to...

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Some Basics of Counseling

Dennis Beckner - September 10, 2010

I’ve met with a few people lately to counsel them about family issues. I had my fair share of them growing up so...

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Pulling Tails, Burning Korans and Other Stupid Ideas

Greg Stier - September 10, 2010

I once pulled a lion’s tail at the zoo just to see what would happen. The results were not good. Suffice it to...

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The God of Discomfort

Adam McLane - September 10, 2010

God doesn’t call us to a life of comfort. As an overweight, gainfully employed, hyper-educated American Christian- that phrase convicts. Recently, when I spend time...

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Youth Pastor Burnout: Unavoidable?

Josh Griffin - September 3, 2010

Enjoyed reading Jeremy’s post over on REYouthPastor talking about burnout and youth ministry. He asks some good questions, and I’d love to read...

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Encouraging an Old Youth Pastor’s Heart

Mark Oestreicher - September 3, 2010

in about 1990, 20 years ago, i had two dudes in my middle school ministry in omaha, nebraska. mark arant was a short...

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Never Be Afraid to Compliment

Adam McLane - September 3, 2010

I’ve noticed that many folks in ministry are cranky right now. No one seems to get along or agrees with anyone. (I had to...

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Why Radical Christian Parenting Works

Brooklyn Lindsey - September 1, 2010

If you haven't read the John Blake article featured on CNN.com, titled "More teens becoming 'fake' Christians", then you should stop reading ...

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How Do I Set Leaders Free?

Chad Swanzy - September 1, 2010

You are about to watch a video that could possibly revolutionize the way you lead your team of youth leaders. This is Anton...

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When Did Ministry Become an Office Job?

Adam McLane - September 1, 2010

Somewhere along the way ministry became a desk jockey job. When I read the book of Acts and even the pastoral epistles I get the...

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What is Worship?

Adam McLane - August 31, 2010

A youth worker in Minnesota asked me to share my definition of worship with her as part of a lesson she’s preparing for...

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Early Christian Scripture and Ancient Codices Draw Collectors’ Eyes to Paris

Catherine Pepinster - April 23, 2024

Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competition based in antiquity: Christie's auction of early Christian texts from North Africa.

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Greg Locke Mike Signorelli Miracles at the Movies

Greg Locke and Mike Signorelli Combine Their Films for ‘Miracles at...

Christian News April 22, 2024

‘I Almost Died’ on the Set of ‘Fuller House’—Candace Cameron Bure...

Christian News April 22, 2024

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Jessica Lea - April 17, 2024

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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