4 Learnings From Listening To My Student Leaders
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by Aaron Crumbey
3w ago
I had the privilege of taking a few of my student leaders to a workshop where they were a part of a Q & A panel. There were youth workers there asking questions about their experience in youth ministry. Now, they had a few of the questions beforehand, but I didn’t prep them nor did I shape their answers.… The post 4 Learnings From Listening To My Student Leaders appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Don’t Freak Out – Try a N.A.P.
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by Tony Myles
3w ago
Confession time… I once auditioned for a national commercial. The tagline of the product? “Never let them see you sweat.” These commercials were famous. The spokesperson would offer an additional summary at the end of the ad, such as “Everyone feels pressure.… The post Don’t Freak Out – Try a N.A.P. appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Why My Teen Hates Your Small Group
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by Leneita Fix
1M ago
For as long as I can remember I have been the poster child for relationally driven ministry. Perhaps it’s because I came out  of the roller skating party era of youth group where it was more about programs than going deep.… The post Why My Teen Hates Your Small Group appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Four Questions Every Youth Ministry Should Ask
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by Kurt Johnston
1M ago
Every Tuesday I eat lunch with our Children’s Ministry Pastor. I do it for three reasons…He’s a good friend, an extremely strategic thinker and every youth pastor needs to be in cahoots with the Children’s Pastor. Last week, while I chewed on a bun-less chili burger (Yes, chili burgers are totally healthy if you exclude the bun), Steve shared three key questions he asks about his ministry on a regular basis.… The post Four Questions Every Youth Ministry Should Ask appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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4 Practical Ways to Honor Your Lead Pastor
Youth Ministry Blog
by Brandon Early
1M ago
Maintaining healthy relationships is a priority in all areas of life, but our ministry world requires special attention. Ultimately, we spend about a third of our lives working, which means we spend a third of our days with co-workers. That’s a significant amount of time, so we want the atmosphere to be positive and productive for everyone.… The post 4 Practical Ways to Honor Your Lead Pastor appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Highly Influential People Share These 3 Traits
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by Brandon Early
2M ago
In a counseling class I took in college, students were placed into groups to work on a project. I don’t remember the topic we tackled, but I sure remember the people. They were awful! I can laugh about it now, but that experience was tough.… The post Highly Influential People Share These 3 Traits appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Fill Their Cups: 5 Easy Ways to Empower Parents
Youth Ministry Blog
by Brandon Early
2M ago
After more than two decades in youth ministry, I’m honestly still trying to figure out my job on a daily basis. That isn’t insecurity speaking; it’s a youth pastor admitting I’ll never be perfect at my job-slash-ministry. Pair that with today’s ever-changing culture, and just when I start getting good at something, it changes or becomes obsolete.… The post Fill Their Cups: 5 Easy Ways to Empower Parents appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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It’s Time for More Presence
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by Theresa Mazza
2M ago
Kevin: “So, do you remember who I am?” My brain: Crap Theresa, come on. Think, you know this kid. What’s his name? Me: “Dude, I totally remember you. (Awkward side hug) You look so different. How are you?” Kevin: “Remember, I was at the skate park all the time.… The post It’s Time for More Presence appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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3 Ways to Motivate Students to Care About Your Community
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by Leneita Fix
2M ago
I looked over the crowd of students as they stared at me blankly. My hope had been for a reaction filled with excitement and wonderment, and that overwhelming number of students would raise their hands when we asked who would want to sign up for a local service opportunity to help our community.… The post 3 Ways to Motivate Students to Care About Your Community appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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Explaining Unanswered Prayers
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by Leneita Fix
3M ago
This time of year we hear a lot about all the ways the Lord has “blessed” so many around us with answered prayers. Sometimes they are silly: “Wow, I was asking God to find me a good parking place, and here I am up front at the mall.”… The post Explaining Unanswered Prayers appeared first on YouthMinistry.com ..read more
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