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Why You Can’t Reach Parents
Reaching out to parents in ministry is important. Yet, we struggle to know why we can’t reach parents. Read this post to find out.
Compassion Fatigue – Recognize the Signs
You love this job. You love the people with whom you get to work, and you love the Lord! So why do you feel like you cannot muster the empathy and sympathy to care as deeply as you should right now? You’re exhausted. I don’t mean sleep-deprived, which is completely possible, but you’ve found that […]
GET READY FOR TOUGH QUESTIONS
“Can God create a rock so heavy that He can’t move it?” If you’ve ever had a student ask you this question or a question like it, you might have dismissed it. It’s a bit of a silly question, and I’m betting it was probably a silly student who asked it. But, if you were […]
Fall Ministry, Pumpkin Spice, And Supporting Volunteers | Season 4: Episode 1
You can find the Making Sense of Ministry podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Audible. In this episode, Brian and Kirsten share some of their hopes for ministry this fall, reflect on interesting summer stories, and discuss one BIG way you should support your volunteers. Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth and Children’s […]
Four Strategic Decisions For Summer Ministry
Four strategic decisions that you can make for summer ministry.
When Rules Are Broken & Consequences Are Necessary
Disciplining our young people can be challenging, but as leaders of teens we know consequences are a necessity when rules are broken!
Helping Teens Keep Their Faith After High School
As teens grow to be integrated members of Christ’s body, the Church, they will be better equipped as young adults to keep their faith after they leave high school and find their way within other bodies of worship.
Isolation & Loneliness in Teenagers, Part 2
As youth ministers, we can and MUST be helpful in the lives of our teenagers who are experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Relationships With Teens & Families
Relationships are the very foundation on which most of our ministries stand. And the deeper those relationships grow, the better we can minister to the needs of those teens and their families.