Keep Challenging Your Students
Don’t let the fear of turning students off keep you from teaching and challenging them with God’s word. Sometimes, we may think that keeping things simple will keep students happier. … Read more
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Four “I” Words for Team Development
Church staff may be best described as coaches – helping the church be their best in ministry and in witness. Most every ministry role comes with the team leadership territory. … Read more
Report: The Average Age Of Youth Workers
What would be your first guess as to the average age of youth workers in local churches? Most of us may imagine a young 20 something who speaks the student’s … Read more
How Are Leaders Made?
Leaders are developed most naturally through these three means: Relationship – Leadership quality people have almost always had a solid relationship with someone who mentored and showed them the way. … Read more
7 Unique Aspects For Rural Youth Ministry
I’ve been in lots of rural churches over the years. The ministry style and mindset is totally different. However the goal for youth leaders is the same – to love Jesus … Read more
8 Ways to Build a Positive Image of Youth Ministry
I recently asked the question: What is the image of your youth ministry? In this post, I want to give some ideas toward building a positive image of youth ministry in your church … Read more
9 Q’s To Assess The Image of Your Youth Ministry
Every ministry or organization has an image. It’s what people think about you. We don’t just want people to think we’re great and doing well – we want to actually be great and doing well! … Read more
5 Reasons For Ignition Middle School Conference
Tonight the 2012 Ignition Middle School Conference will be kicking off! I’m excited about a weekend of ministry to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from the community and the region! … Read more
History of The Well
As I have been driving around, meeting with youth ministry leaders from all styles, sizes and brands of churches, I have been encouraged and inspired. There are a ton of … Read more
Older Students Will Lead or Leave
It seems that once a student gets a drivers license, their days in youth group become numbered. It’s hard to compete with school, part-time jobs, and social lives of a … Read more