(excerpted from Unashamed by Lecrae)
The final night of the conference was New Year’s Eve. All the attendees were gathering in the hotel ballroom for a message and a concert before the countdown to midnight. I was typically late, so I had to sit in the overflow room where Pastor James White’s ...
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Episode 16: Interview with Jay Rebsamen, High School Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jay Rebsamen about his experiences in student ministry. They discuss important topics that can be applied in any ministry context, such as small groups, recruiting and training volunteers/leaders, vision casting, and more.
About Jay ...
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What Parents Really Need from You
One of the most talked about issues in student ministry over the last ten years has been parent ministry. You may be one of the thousands of student ministers who asked the question regularly, “how can I better connect with my parents?” It is definitely a question worth asking and when you figure ...
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How To: The Gospel in Your Preaching
I love to preach. As a student pastor chances are that you love it as well. There’s something special, sacred, and weighty about teaching the Word of God and it’s a practice that we should hold with a great deal of respect and responsibility. It is a blessing every time you get to stand in front of ...
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How To: The Gospel in Your Curriculum
When it comes to what we teach our students in an ongoing way, we must be sure the gospel is central. Not just in our preaching and events, but also in our curriculum. Let me clarify that word real quick because I am sure many of you don’t use the term the same way I do. What I’m talking about is ...
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How To: The Gospel in Your Events
In most churches, events are a critical part of student ministry. There is always another retreat, coffee house, movie night, lock-in, etc. Whether you like it or not, these events are just always going to be a part of student ministry. When done right, these events can generate a great deal of ...
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Episode 15: Christian Schools, Creatives, and the Uninterested – How to Reach Them All (Part 2)
In this episode Ben, Chris, and John Paul continue the discussion of how to reach specific groups of students that are present in student ministries.
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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Stop Being the Same Person Year After Year
One trait that I’ve seen among the most effective student pastors in any context is a desire to continually grow in their leadership. When I meet someone who has a teachable spirit, who wants to continually grow and improve, it tells me that they’re truly serious about the call that God has placed ...
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Episode 14: Jocks, Homeschoolers, and Geeks – How to Reach Them All (Part 1)
In this episode, Ben is joined by Chris Swain and John Paul Basham to discuss how to reach specific groups of students that are present in every student ministry.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local ...
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Episode 13: An Evangelism Conversation with Matt Brown
In this episode of the Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast, Ben is joined by evangelist and author Matt Brown. They discuss various aspects of leadership and evangelism, and share practical ways to help students become more focused on reaching others for Christ.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben ...
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