Listen to authors, speakers, and youth ministry veterans discuss relevant youth ministry issues, equipping us with the tools to make an effective impact. EVANGELISM/OUTREACH: Episode #2: Jonathan, Furby, and Brandon talk about the 7 Sins of leading outreach events. Episode #3: Greg Stier and Lane Palmer from Dare 2 Share drop in to discuss...
When you hear the word "training," what comes to mind? A large conference? A Saturday workshop? Bringing in a professional to train your team? These are all excellent options, but in most situations they can only happen once a year...if that. What do we do if we would like to train and equip our ministry...
Dear Youth Pastor, We're glad that you're serious about becoming a better youth leader, and helping your volunteers become better, as well. Heck, that's why The Source for Youth Ministry exists... Helping Youth Workers Reach Kids! This collection of tools is everything you need to lead your team through an exciting 1-2 hour training seminar on "growing...
So, you believe that God has called you to invest your life into loving and leading teenagers? Awesome! The rewards of a job as a youth worker are great, but so are the challenges. On top of working long hours for a meager salary which forces you to survive on pizza and Mountain Dew, you'll also have...
We recently received this email from a part-time youth worker named Araceli: I read your article of what our work schedule should look like. I am not a full time youth leader. I have a 40-hour per week job; on top of that I serve as the youth leader of ...
You're sitting somewhat paralyzed in your office chair. The dazed and confused look on your face comes from seeing 56 new emails in your inbox, the phone's little red light blinking in your peripheral vision signaling voice mails, and the weekly calendar that reminds you of the two Bible studies and one talk due this week. Where do...
I'll never forget the moment when my wife had HAD ENOUGH! She scooped up our kids and walked for the door . . . and she wasn't just going to the grocery store.It was about 7 years ago. My son was a toddler and my daughter was barely a month or two old. Ministry was going incredible. Maybe that's...