Communication to parents is one of the most important things you can master as a student ministry leader. Most students in your ministry are not responsible for their own schedules, transportation, or finances, which is why it’s vital you develop the art of communicating effectively with ...
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3 Keys To A Successful Relationship With Your Pastor
Keys to Serving Your Pastor Best
I like pastors. I like pastors a lot. I think pastors have an incredible role to play in the Kingdom of God and it is a hard role/calling to fulfill. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a pastor’s kid. I have a little understanding of what goes on “behind the ...
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What to Read Wednesday
Chris Swain, Manager of Student Ministry Publishing at Lifeway, tells us what he's been reading. (Click bold text for link)
John Piper’s response to the suicide of Brittany Maynard
Having a biblical perspective on the issue of human life is critical. Become equipped to deal with questions ...
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Bible-ish: Jeremiah 29:11
The following post is the second in a series called "Bible-ish." This series is designed to help bring light to passages of Scripture that are often taken out of context.
"For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a ...
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5 Goals You Should Set In Student Ministry
I hope that you are in the practice of setting goals in your ministry. Setting goals can be an important tool for strategy, growth, and evaluation, as well as for your own personal and spiritual development. Last week I posted a link to this article from Eric Geiger on the importance of leading with ...
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5 Key Elements to Consider when Branding your Student Ministry
The following post was written by Chris Swain, Director of Lifeway Students Publishing
There are as many opinions about how to brand your student ministry, as there are student ministers. The vast number of approaches one can take in this process underscores its critical nature. Whether picking a ...
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What to Read Wednesday
Want to know what director of Lifeway Student Ministry Ben Trueblood is reading?
Check it out: (Click titles for link)
Josh Griffin – Youth Workers Need to Shut Up Sometimes
Josh Griffin is the high school pastor at Saddleback Church in CA. I appreciate his advice and tone in this article. ...
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3 Reasons to Prioritize Scripture in Student Ministry
The following post was written by Andy McLean, editor of The Gospel Project for Students
There’s no doubt that with every generation there comes a new sense of busyness and activity that is usually greater than the one before it. Whatever the causes may be, it just seems apparent that with each ...
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Game Monday: Look Up, Look Down
Back by popular demand, a Game Monday! We may not always have a game for you on Mondays, but we will do our best to consistently provide activities you can use as you're planning your group time. If you have a game you'd like to share on the blog, feel free to email ...
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Bible-ish: Philippians 4:13
The following post is the first in a series called "Bible-ish." This series is designed to help bring light to passages of Scripture that are often taken out of context.
Philippians 4:13 is not about winning a football game. It’s not about passing a big test. It’s not about getting accepted into ...
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