Student ministry has always been about relationships. Well...to be clear, the real ministry of student ministry has always been about relationships. It’s through relationships that students are reached with the gospel, are taught to follow Him, and the church becomes a vital part of a teenagers walk ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie take a look at the new Parent Partnership resource by LifeWay Students and how student pastors can partner with parents in the discipleship process. Find more information on the Partnering with Parents resource HERE. Show Notes and Quotes: According ...
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The parents and families of your students need a trustworthy partner. I have been really encouraged through the COVID season to hear about so many of you connecting with and championing parents and guardians as they seek to disciple their teenagers from home. The Priority of Parent ...
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In this episode, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to create a truly relational student ministry. Students are longing for relational discipleship, especially in this season more than ever. Show Notes and Quotes: A relational student ministry focuses on building relationships and trust ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to avoid virtual fatigue and maximize your digital teaching times. Students spend a large amount of time in a digital environment and can be digitally fatigued when they arrive for your teaching time. This episode will give you practical ...
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What does it look like to re-open our student ministries? Many states are slowly lifting gathering restrictions and it's time for us to think through some big-picture questions before we rush to gather. What will that first in-person gathering look like? What stays and what goes? What can you be ...
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There are two quotes I can’t get out of my head: The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.Richard J. Foster God builds the ministers before He builds the ministry. He’s building you right now. Darrin Patrick All of my ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to minister to volunteers during this season of ministry during Covid-19. Many volunteers may be experiencing a lack of community and some have sacrificed small group time to serve students. Having a check-in call, sending them a gift basket, ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how during this time of social distancing it can be difficult to maintain a missional mindset. The Gospel compels us to share the good news of Christ with others. Encourage students to reach other students, friends, or share with a family member, ...
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This coming Monday, April 27th at 12:30 CDT, grab your lunch and join us for a LIVE episode of Student Ministry That Matters with Darrin Patrick, teaching pastor at Seacoast Church, and co-host of the podcast, The Pastors Collective. Darrin and Ben will chat about the popular personality typing ...
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