Do you remember the moment you felt the Lord call on you to disciple teenagers? If your story is like many, you probably felt excitement, honor, and a desire to give it everything you have. In the thick of ministry, it can be easy to feel discouraged, burned out, and question whether or not your job ...
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A note from Ben Trueblood
Seven and a half years ago, I stepped away from full time student ministry in the local church to begin leading the student ministry area for LifeWay Christian Resources. Over the years many have asked why I made that move and the answer to that question is as clear to me as it has ever been. I came ...
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Serving Locally with Students
Serving Locally
What comes to mind when you think about mission trips? The expense can often be a barrier for students and their families. Serving locally gives students the opportunity to engage in missions without the expense of other domestic and international missions ...
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Episode 189: 5 Mistakes New Student Pastors Make
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about five mistakes new student pastors make. You will never have a mistake-free leadership experience. Hopefully, you will avoid mistakes by learning from the mistakes of others, and the ones you have made.
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Episode 188: Preparing for Campus Ministry this Fall
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk through how to prepare for campus ministry this fall.
Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen years. In addition to his ...
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Choosing the Right Bible Study
When was the last time you stopped and asked, “What are we accomplishing with our Bible study groups?” Between all the responsibilities a student pastor has to juggle each week, it is easy to overlook this area of our ministry or pay it little attention by just purchasing some material at random to ...
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Sharing the Gospel with Students
The gospel is not merely a formula for salvation. We need to see our mission as more than merely getting students to understand and believe the gospel. Creation → Fall → Redemption → Restoration. The gospel is not a ticket out of this world but an invitation to start engaging the world in a ...
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Episode 186: Like It or Spike It Summertime Edition
In this episode of Like It or Spike It, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about some of their favorite summertime activities.
Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor ...
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Leading So Students Will Listen
"Do my students even care? Is anyone listening?"
Not only are students going through a whole host of life issues, personal changes, and challenges but every student is different and has a preferred way of learning. When it comes to learning styles, remember that every student is different. Don’t ...
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Episode 185: 7 Ways to Get Rest this Summer
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about 7 ways to get rest this summer. Summer can be an extremely busy season so it is important to get rest along the way.
Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian ...
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