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Fighting Against my Self-Righteous Defaults

I love this photo from stick world. It reminds me of my tendency to be selfish, prideful, and quick to judge. Man...

If You Cast Your Net, Be Prepared

Guest Post by Geoff Stewart I am still somewhat new at this whole being a Youth Pastor thing and because of that I am...

The 4 Types of Parents in Your Youth Ministry

I’ve had two conversations in the last month with two really awesome youth ministers where we discussed the level of parental involvement in...

These 7 Minutes Might Change How You Teach

Powerful video to make you RETHINK how you are reaching students. Quite possibly the best 7 minutes you'll spend all day.

3 Ways to Fight the Urge to Quit Youth Ministry

If you’re feeling pretty low, these points could put you in the right direction today.

3 Ways to Reignite Your Fire for Evangelism

Have you lost the spark? Here are 3 helpful hints to reignite your passion.

Lesson Helper: Driving the Purity Message Home

This week as part of World AIDS Day, our church gave free AIDS tests and encouraged everybody to get one. I snapped a...

The Lonliness of a Leader

Guest Post by Buz There is a dark and uncomfortable reality to leadership that never makes it into the glossy brochure.  It is...

Dodgeball Oops

in honor of josh griffin, and thanks to matt fry who posted this on facebook (and, of course, the unnamed cartoonist!):

Opportunities Stomach

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5 These were the words of Paul to the Colossian...

Stressed Out? Or Burned Out?: The Hard Work Of Youth Ministry

Guest Post by Richard Parker So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so...

6 Ways to Leverage Cell Phones in Your Ministry

If you don't have a smart phone, be a smart pastor!

And Now A Ministry Lesson I Continually Fail

Have you ever met this dude? His name is Yes Sir. Yes Sir has learned the truth about people and plays it...

Ministry Lessons: Consistency is King

I rarely miss teaching my small group or being present for our weekend services. If I’m consistent, it helps me hold my students...

3 Ways to Get Teens Sharing Their Faith

When the teens in your youth ministry begin to share their faith they will pray harder and worship louder. Many of them will...

Pillars of Leadership…What Are Yours?

I can trace my fascination with leadership back to a very specific moment.  In the mid-90′s my wife, Rachel, and I were in...

Economy of Words

Good communicators are aware of an economy of words. Whether its blogging or public speaking or preaching– you must have a constant awareness of...

Seeking The Lost: The Drug-Users In Your Youth Group

Guest Post by Bucky Rogers I recently received an email from a parent of a 7th grade girl in our student ministry.  “Bucky,” she...

Free Sermon Series Package: Get Dirty

"Jesus got His hands dirty cleansing lepers and healing the sick. If we want to get involved in the life of Jesus, it means we expect to Get Dirty."

4 Things You Can Do to Care for Your Soul

Practical things you can do to establish boundaries & care for your soul

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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