HOW TO ENGAGE STUDENTS BEYOND ZOOM

It has been several weeks of creating ways to do ministry differently. I imagine by now you have problem-solved some of the challenges of the virtual video platforms and researched solutions. Many groups are experiencing 40% – 60% of their students engaging weekly through the platforms. You may be seeing the same thing and are […]

5 WAYS TO STAY HOPEFUL, FRUITFUL, AND PRODUCTIVE IN SOCIAL DISTANCING MINISTRY

Whether you are serving in youth ministry, children’s ministry, or family ministry, you are now doing ministry differently. The challenges are the same that we face, but each of us is experiencing this time a little differently. Some of us are excited about the opportunity to experiment. There are those of us who are overwhelmed […]

03: Savannah Rogers on Recruiting Adult Leaders and Tapping Into an Often Overlooked Resource

  In this episode, Savannah Rogers discusses the often overlooked resource in our churches and how she has recruited adult leaders. She also shares the way that she cares for and trains her unique adult leaders. Join Our Community! Subscribed to our emails Join our Facebook Group Find the Youth Ministry Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Linkedin. Find Brian Lawson […]

7 Ways To Minister In Times Of Social Distancing

You are in social distancing, so should ministry stop? Absolutely not! Here are 7 ways to minister in times of social distancing.   Share Joy   The air is heavy, and people are feeling many emotions. Share joy with them during this time!   Find videos, photos, memes, or other things that can bring laughter, […]

5 Ways to Hurt Your Ministry In Times of Social Distancing

It feels that the Covid-19 situation has rapidly escalated, leaving us in ministry unsure about our roles. To help you figure out what you should do, let’s look at what not to do. Here are 5 ways to hurt your ministry in times of social distancing.   Pretend Nothing is Happening   The worst mistake […]

02: Mike Toluba on Teaching Students Basic Life Skills, Mental Health in College, and the Role of Campus Ministry

In this episode, Mike Toluba discusses how our ministries can prepare students for college and the answer may just surprise you! We also discuss the mental health of college students and the role of campus ministry in relation to local congregations. Resources Mentioned: Youth Ministry Institute Online Courses Florida State University Wesley Foundation Join Our […]

3 Ways To Grow Your Youth Ministry in 2020

It is probably safe to assume that you would like to see your youth ministry grow. No matter who you are, I believe these 3 ways to grow your youth ministry will help. If you are new to youth ministry, you may not know where to begin. Do you buy the massive unicorn float at […]