So how are you doing with your leadership? Today more than ever there is a ton being written and taught on leadership. When it comes to leading people, there are many things to consider. There are however some things more important than others, and there is one thing that I believe will either make or…
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So, how are you doing in partnering with Parents in your ministry? There are many things about student ministry that make it challenging. Countless books, articles, and blog posts have been written about the unique task of raising up students who genuinely love Jesus and will make an impact on the world for the sake…
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If you are like me the thought of discipling your family can feel overwhelming. I’ve heard it said, “The thing that stops us most is the start.” Not knowing where to start can definitely keep us from starting something. When you are not sure where to start with family discipleship, you may never actually be…
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Sometimes God teaches or reminds us of things in the most unlikely places. I’m convinced we would miss them if they were in our “normal” day in and day out ministries. If you’re like me you can become so used to your routine that many aspects can be carried out with little thought. Yet God so…
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The Bible is full of wisdom for the lives of our teens. It is an amazing book. It is living and relevant. It is convicting and encouraging. In it we find examples of those who have failed miserably and those who have succeeded beyond their abilities. In it we find the impossible task of overcoming…
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In the last post I gave five practical thoughts on communicating with the parents in your ministry and what is most likely your biggest problem. Today I want to give you practical ways to communicate and share how we are communicating with parents in our ministry. Before we dive in let me say this, there…
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