Exiting from any position is an exercise in grace. If there is only one statement that you read from this whole post hear me say this:  Most of all, people will remember how you left, not what you did.  The many years of awesome weeks, powerful lessons, silly moments, and big ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to manage expectations during difficult seasons. This fall will be filled with many challenges and managing the expectations will be an important step in this season. Join Ben and John Paul as they give practical and timely steps that every student ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with LeVar A. Jones, Minister of Youth & Young Adults of The New Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast Washington, DC, about the impact that self-development has on a continuing basis in his life and ministry. Show Notes and Quotes: When networking ...
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My all-time favorite movie is Forrest Gump. I am convinced it is the GOAT of movies. It teaches history and was on the cutting edge of cinema with a great plot line and amazing actors. One of the best scenes in the movie is when Forrest and Bubba were in Vietnam and they were packing through a ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Cheryl Johnson, student minister at Westview Bible Church in Montreal Canada, about how being a part of the Youth Ministry Booster community helps her stay connected to other student pastors. Cheryl heard the call to youth ministry at the age of ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Adam Kuntz, student pastor at Liberty Christian Fellowship in Liberty Missouri, about making time for soul care. Show Notes and Quotes: Soul care takes intentionality, practice, and work.  Soul care needs to be restful and worshipful. - Adam ...
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Our DNow and Student Retreat Resources include everything you need to easily plan and host a life-changing event for your students. Digital Launch Kit Our Digital Launch Kit for each study feature a launch guide and step-by-step planning timeline linked with more than 30 helpful and ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about what they have been learning over the last six weeks and how we must continue the work of race and student ministry. Show Notes and Quotes: The teenagers in your ministry are not moving on and we can not move on either. It must be a part ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about student ministry with Larry Davis. Larry Davis serves as the Student Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. He’s been serving in student ministry for 4 years. He’s married to his beautiful wife Madison Davis. They have a daughter named Eloise and ...
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In this episode, Ben and Julie talk about what it takes to truly reach students who don't know Christ. Show Notes and Quotes: When lost students are in your ministry, they may not look or act like the other students. Continuing to show the love of Christ and proclaiming the Gospel is ...
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