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Important Youth Ministry Institute Update
The Youth Ministry Institute's mission has been to help youth and children's ministers succeed. Why? Because it has always been ...
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Fostering Growth and Confidence in Volunteers | Season 5: Episode 9
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever had a team ...
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Guiding Volunteers Beyond the Welcome Mat in Ministry | Season 5: Episode 8
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever ...
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Nine Christmas Party Games For Youth Or Kid’s Ministry
It's that time of year. You're getting ready for your Christmas party. You want it to be engaging, fun, and ...
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College Football & Scripture Reading
College Football Playoff Chaos & Bible Reading
Have you noticed the chaos that followed the announcement by the College Football Playoff selection committee? One school feels snubbed, ...
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Ministry Amidst Loss & Grief
Loss is a part of life. Whether it’s a pet, a family member, or a friend, we may find ourselves ...
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Onboarding Volunteers in Ministry: Insights and Strategies to Enhance A New Volunteer’s Experience | Season 5: Episode 7
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. How do you onboard a new ...
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Turning ‘No’ Around in Volunteer Recruitment | Season 5: Episode 6
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Do you struggle ...
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From Guacamole to Four Square: Secrets to Reducing Frustration with Volunteers | Season 5: Episode 5
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Have you ever ...
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Five-Minute Mentoring: Making the Ask | Season 5: Episode 4
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Ready to ask ...
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The Power of Diversifying Volunteer Teams | Season 5: Episode 3
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Ever wondered how ...
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Five-Minute Mentoring: First Step In Building Your Volunteer Team | Season 5: Episode 2
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. Ready to create ...
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Volunteers standing together outside. The banner for Making Sense of Ministry podcast episode, season 5: episode 1.
The Power of Volunteers in Youth & Children’s Ministries
The Making Sense of Ministry podcast is on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, ...
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Preparing For A Successful Year
Preparing For A Successful Year – Four Tips
All around the country, folks are preparing for a successful new year of school. Buses are running their practice routes, ...
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After The Program: What’s Next?
For many of us, VBS 2023 is over. We've loved seeing volunteers serve, loads of kids on campus, and many ...
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Am I Doing This Right?
There was a time when I wondered, "Am I doing ministry right?" This feeling went on for years. Yes, I ...
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