Why Hybrid Ministry is the Future
Most churches will say hybrid means offering both an online and an in-person option for watching a weekly message. But if we stop there, our idea of “hybrid church” is… Read More
Going Back To Online Youth Ministry?
If you're approaching the reality of doing digital ministry yet again, we're going to guess that like us—you're probably not super-excited about it. Read More
How to Use XP3 Curriculum When Youth Ministry Is Digital
Can we have an honesty-hour? Digital ministry is rough. I don’t think we can write a whole lot without saying that first . . . The hardest part? None of this Zoom-fatigued, every-week-pivot, all-aboard-the-struggle-bus ministry world has to do with your lack… Read More
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 back after a certain date, or after a certain number of miles. … Read More
13 Ways to Prevent Small Group Leader Burnout
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 time to chat this week. You say yes, but you don’t want… Read More
4 Things That Are Better About Digital Ministry
Last week, like so many small group leaders and ministry leaders around the country, I found myself pivoting toward a new reality hard and fast. After four years of leading my small group of high school girls, I never dreamed our last… Read More
Using Digital Devotional Plans in Your Youth Ministry
We’re living in a mobile-first world. That means—most students (and really, most people!) are regularly accessing everything that’s important to them on their phones first. From banking information and receipts, to photos and emails, and yes, even the tools they need for… Read More