It comes as no surprise that apologetics is often viewed as either an intellectual hobby for a certain group of people wired a certain way, or something only discussed in the seminary classroom for those preparing for ministry. Not only would I consider both of these views to be incorrect, but I ...
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When Students Ask Questions
Not long ago I was speaking at a winter retreat for a high school student ministry. During the second day of the retreat, the youth pastor invited me to an informal “Q&A” time with the students. Nothing was off the table during this half-hour block of time—students could ask us anything ...
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Episode 28: Apologetics in Student Ministry
In this episode, Andy McLean joins Ben and John Paul to discuss the importance of apologetics in student ministry.
About Andy McLean
Andy McLean serves as the editor for The Gospel Project for Students at Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Being a life-long learner in the ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Graduation
In your pursuit to make disciples of students and their families, graduation season is one of the most important. As you know, your families are experiencing a mix of emotions as they walk through these special days. For many, your window of influence is closing and you are thinking through how you ...
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How To: Keeping Track of Students in the Summer
When I was a kid I was fascinated by ants. I always wanted to get an ant farm, and if I’m honest, I’m still tempted by them when I see them in a catalog or one of those science stores with my kids. There’s just something about watching them work to build the rooms and tunnels of their home that I ...
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How To: Ministry to Parents in the Summer
Summer is an interesting time for moms and dads. School is finally out, students are finding themselves with lots of free time on their hands, and parents are wondering what their kids are going to get into. Summer is also a time when our student ministries are ramping up for some of the largest ...
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Episode 27: Structure for Your Purpose
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the process of how to structure your ministry around your purpose, which is making disciples of Christ.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a ...
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How To: Volunteer Leadership in the Summer
Whether you are in a church whose schedule speed doubles in the summer, or slows to a hault, the summer season can be a time of unintentional disconnection from the leaders that we depend on for everything that happens in our ministries! The summer season can be challenging because many of your ...
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Episode 26: Developing Students who Love Church, and The Church
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss how you can help your students develop a love for their church, as well as for the Church overall.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student ...
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Brock Gill: Hearing the Heart of the Gospel
Today I want to introduce you to a great friend of mine, Brock Gill. I love working with Brock because of his genuine passion for the message of the gospel and its work in the lives of the people of God. Every once in a while you will get the opportunity to be around people that really get it and ...
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