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5 Ways to Re-Invest in Volunteers
I’ve noticed the auto care center keeps putting a sticker on my windshield that tells me when it’s time to come back to the shop. It has two options: come… Read More
Talking to Your Students About Social Media
As I look across the faces of our high school students each week, I can’t help but think about the way their lives are now so freely shared with the… Read More
How to Plan Your Year In Youth Ministry
Creating a strategy energizes an entire ministry. It gives purpose to every event, every gathering. It centers your ministry around an approach that makes the things that matter most, matter… Read More
What’s Next: Health & Safety for Your Church’s Youth Ministry
You may be asking What's Next for your church during this time. We've got you covered with a series of training videos. During week two, we're talking about the safety… Read More
Let’s Get It Right This Time
Every generation takes a cue from the generation that came before it. The hard truth about racism in any generation is that it doesn’t just happen by accident. It is… Read More
The Biggest Difference Between Recruiting Middle and High School Volunteers
One thing I would guess most youth pastors have in common is that they don’t have enough volunteers. And when you don’t have a ton of volunteers, you can’t really… Read More
Plan and Lead Your Own Retreat Without Burning Out
The word RETREAT means both life-changing weekends for our students and leaders, but also countless behind-the-scenes hours of planning, preparations, and well, a lack of sleep. So how do we… Read More
When to Split Your Middle and High School Ministry
When, why, and how do you split your middle school and high school ministry? Read More
2020-2021 Scope & Cycle Resources
What if you had a 3-year plan for what you teach, when you teach it, and how often you'll repeat timeless truth? Read More
What’s New For Orange Students at Orange Conference 2020?
What’s new for us at #OC20? Lots. Including Orange Students, and this website. Allow me to explain. Read More
13 Ways to Prevent SGL Burnout In Your Student Ministry
We’ve all had ‘the talk.’ No, not that talk. I’m talking about the one that is prompted by a volunteer catching you on a Sunday and asking if you have… Read More
What the Empty Tomb Means: Using This Easter to Influence a Life of Faithfulness
Holidays like Easter are perfect opportunities to make an impact because they only come once a year--so, there's no chance for overkill in your teaching. Look for practical and meaningful… Read More