How to Disciple Children: When We Sit at Home
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you...
View ArticleHow to Disciple Children: When You Walk Along the Road
Read Part 1 (“Where Children’s Discipleship Begins”) & Part 2 (“How to Disciple Children: When We Sit at Home”) of this series. — These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts....
View Article5 Ways Parents Can Love Their Youth Pastor
1) Show up. You don’t need to be there every week or at all the things, but if you ever show up to other activities that your kid participates in, then show up to some church youth ones too. Even if...
View Article5 Reasons We Send Youth on Mission Trips
Allow me to begin by addressing the proverbial elephant in the room. To put it bluntly, some people hate short-term missions. They view such trips as goer-centered, financially irresponsible, promoters...
View Article7 Tips for Parents and Teens Heading Off to College
The month of August typically means one thing for students– back to school. Many of you may have students in your life and ministry who are headed off to college for the first time this fall. Going to...
View ArticleHow Not to Do Singles Ministry in Church
On a warm summer evening, I sit in the living room of a dear friend who has just become the youth pastor of an evangelical church in a neighboring city. He and his wife have attended said church for a...
View Article5 Ways Churches Can Love Their Youth Pastor
“5 Ways YOUTH Can Love Their Youth Pastor” “5 Ways PARENTS Can Love Their Youth Pastor” — 1) Show up. When the youth ministry has a fundraiser, plan to be there. If there is a graduation celebration or...
View Article5 Signs You May Be on the Wrong Track in College
With the input of my own students at Southwestern College, I’ve compiled some of the most commonly observed distractions in college culture today. Here are five telling signs that you, or a student in...
View ArticleSenior Prom Event (It’s not What You Think!)
Several years ago our leadership team, composed mainly of upperclassmen, came to me and said they wanted to have a dance. I can’t remember if I rolled my eyes, expressed an exasperated, unfavorable...
View ArticleSix Tips on Talking with Students about Sex
“I want to ask you a question,” the student in front of you blushes a little as they say this. “It’s about…you know…what you said earlier…” the student fidgets, then trails off. You mentally scan...
View ArticleKickoff Summer with a Lock-OUT
Your students are ready to be out of school and enjoying summer break. Let’s be honest, we are ready for it too! Every week at youth as the school years draws closer and closer to closing, you can...
View ArticleDelegation vs. Empowerment: How Do You Lead Leaders?
Delegation creates followers. Empowerment creates leaders. We’re in the midst of a hiring process and as a part of the interview candidates were asked how they felt about delegation. Of course,...
View ArticleHave an Epic Battle with a SuperHero Obstacle Course
If you have a night where you’re using a SuperHero theme, this is a fun way to incorporate some competition. It is set up as a multi-team event with many stations but each could stand alone or be done...
View ArticlePracticing Prayer with Students (Episode 68)
Find out ways that you can help your students develop their prayer life. http://s3.amazonaws.com/ats-ymc/YMC_Episode068.mp3 Click here to subscribe via iTunes.
View ArticleBirds-Eye-View: A Fantastic Game for All Size Groups
Got a crowd of 8-1,000 teenages who want to play a game but don’t have any props, items, or set up time? No problem. Birds’ Eye View is a no set-up, no clean-up, no real preparation game for medium to...
View ArticleWho is Jesus: A Free Lesson on the Trinity
Jesus is more than a historical figure. He is more than a wise teacher. Jesus is a member of the Trinity, and this lesson focuses on helping students connect with all of who Jesus is. Open in Prayer...
View ArticleEssential Youth Ministry: Relational Transformation
A prominent athlete recently coined the slogan “Know your why”. In other words, the purpose behind our actions is a significant factor in determining our success or failure. As a “veteran” in student...
View ArticlePreaching With Millennials
The first step to preaching to Millennials is…don’t tell them you read an article about preaching to them! I’ve been preaching to Millennials my whole ministry, and in fact, I am one (barely!), and the...
View Article5 Things Not to do when the Church Bus Breaks Down
Picture this: You’re driving the church bus on a major interstate and an engine belt snaps. And you have to pull the bus over to the shoulder from three lanes over. Did I mention you are just one bus...
View ArticleWho is the Holy Spirit: A Free Lesson on the Trinity
Do you know who the Holy Spirit is? How about your students? A clear understanding of the Holy Spirit is central to being a Christian. This free lesson will help you explore the doctrine of the...
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