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How to Grow Your Faith Outside of Programming
As much as I wish students would clear their calendars and see weekly youth ministry programming as a not-to-be-missed part of their week, it just isn’t. And that’s okay, because… Read More
Leaving and Starting Well in Your Next Ministry
I just bought two boxes of Little Debbies Christmas Tree cupcakes last week (if you know, you know). Promptly after getting home, I put them in the cookbook cabinet where… Read More
A Safe Place for Every Race
Deep inside every person is a desire to be welcomed and wanted. Many communities across the United States are rapidly diversifying and youth pastors need tools to create spaces where… Read More
Activating the Power of Curriculum in Your Small Church
My absolute favorite line in a youth pastor job description is the line that sounds something like . . . “and other duties as assigned.” If you are serving in… Read More
How to Use XP3 Curriculum in a Combined Environment
In student ministry, one of the most important filters that everything can be run through is, “What is most helpful for the faith development of the students I’m working with?”… Read More
7 Ways to Energize Your Youth Ministry’s Emails
Email is effective, but more than that, good emails are effective. In 2020, your communication needs to cut through the noise—not add to it. Read More