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5 Practices for Crushing It In the New Year
Of course, January is synonymous with New Year’s resolutions. At our church, this resolution mindset is driving us to make…The post 5 Practices for Crushing It In the New Year appeared first on...
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RESTART: A Jesus-Centered Self-Evaluation
It may be time for you to RESTART. Before working through this self-evaluation, explore the differences between a team player…The post RESTART: A Jesus-Centered Self-Evaluation appeared first on...
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RESTART: Team Player or Parasite?
My ministry was an unqualified success, characterized by rapid growth and many accolades from church leaders. But behind that façade…The post RESTART: Team Player or Parasite? appeared first on...
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(Podcast) Why Hard Things Are Hard
Wouldn’t it be nice if the difficult things we faced in life really turned out to be easy? Unfortunately,…The post (Podcast) Why Hard Things Are Hard appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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The Art of Surrender In Youth Ministry
In youth ministry, are we subtly working to build “the greatest show on earth,” even though the sound of it…The post The Art of Surrender In Youth Ministry appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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The Scandal of Goal-Setting
We live in a culture that’s working up a good sweat, always pushing us to excel. Goal-setting. Achieve more. Grow.…The post The Scandal of Goal-Setting appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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SMARTER Youth Ministry in 2018
It’s time to take a smarter approach to youth ministry. Transformative ministries do not focus on the what of ministry—they…The post SMARTER Youth Ministry in 2018 appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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(Podcast) Pursuing a Life of Being You
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”…The post (Podcast) Pursuing a Life of Being You appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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(Podcast) The Downside of Empathy
Empathy is usually seen as a positive thing…so why didn’t Jesus use it to set people free? Join Rick…The post (Podcast) The Downside of Empathy appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Exciting News From Thom Schultz, President of Group Publishing
In With the New Today we’re announcing something new—something that comes around only once in a generation. Something guaranteed to…The post Exciting News From Thom Schultz, President of Group...
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The Rocket-Launcher In Youth Ministry
If discipleship is the end-game for youth ministry, how do we help teenagers break free from the gravitational pull of…The post The Rocket-Launcher In Youth Ministry appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Before You Blame Your Mission-Trip Woes on the Devil, PAUSE
Sometimes the devil really is to blame. Let’s say you’re on a mission trip and everything goes backward. It may…The post Before You Blame Your Mission-Trip Woes on the Devil, PAUSE appeared first on...
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The Art of Decompression Part 1
When I visit the zoo my favorite area is the deep-sea aquarium. The vibrant colors and exotic fish fascinate me—and…The post The Art of Decompression Part 1 appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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(Podcast) Finding Life After Lament
Lament, which stems from pain, mourning, and loss, is often viewed in a negative light. But what if we told…The post (Podcast) Finding Life After Lament appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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The Art of Decompression Part 2
This is the second of a two-part exploration of the importance of giving space and encouragement for youth to properly…The post The Art of Decompression Part 2 appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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Tough Kids: 3 Things When You’ve Tried Everything
Max’s* four years in our ministry haven’t been pain-free. He often causes trouble around church and has been sent home…The post Tough Kids: 3 Things When You’ve Tried Everything appeared first on...
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(Podcast) Myths, Lies, and Propaganda About Prayer
If prayer is just conversation with Jesus…why do we talk so funny when we do it? For instance, why…The post (Podcast) Myths, Lies, and Propaganda About Prayer appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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A Summer Event That Outlasts the “Spiritual High”
Sponsored content from our friends at Dare 2 Share Have you ever really taken stock of where your students are…The post A Summer Event That Outlasts the “Spiritual High” appeared first on...
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Beauty Out of Ugly
The heart is the symbol for Valentine’s Day, which makes what happened Wednesday, in a southern Florida high school, all…The post Beauty Out of Ugly appeared first on YouthMinistry.com.
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What Jesus-Centered Ministry Is/Isn’t
“Of course we’re Jesus-centered, right? We’re a church youth group. Doesn’t that automatically make it about Jesus?” That’s an actual…The post What Jesus-Centered Ministry Is/Isn’t appeared first on...
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