The following post was written by Katie Wylie, student ministry marketing strategist
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
You know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen,
But do you recall?
The most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if ...
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What to Read Wednesday
Some good stuff to read as we kick off the Christmas season. Shared by Katie Wylie, student ministry marketing strategist.
10 Christmas Story Takeaways Your Students Need to Know
youthministry360 | “The Christmas story is literally crammed full of powerful teachings. So, here are 10 takeaways ...
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Student Ministry Christmas Games
It's that time of year when we like to incorporate some silly Christmas fun into our ministry gatherings! These three games were shared by Joe Hicks, coordinator for FUGE camps.
Name that Christmas Movie
Materials – Click here to download trivia questions.
Objective – Boys vs Girls, use the ...
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5 Ways To Improve Parent Communication
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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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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Ministering to Girls– What’s a Guy to Do?
The following post was written by Paul Turner, specialist for Lifeway Students. Paul works with World Changers and P2 Missions.
With the explosion of girls’ ministry in local churches, God is doing great things in the lives of female students. In recent conversations with some local church ...
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