In this episode, Ben talks with A.C. Sanford about how to have race conversations in student ministry. Show Notes and Quotes: Teenagers in our ministries want and need to talk about this. If we are going to disciple teenagers, the topic of race cannot be left out. We are launching ...
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Momentum is moments put into motion and action. Leading with momentum is an art form. I am not a surfer. (It’s hard to be one when you grow up in landlocked Oklahoma.) But I do carry a respect for water and waves. The few times I have foolishly gone body surfing, I have been swallowed by the ...
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As a youth pastor, I once thought about canceling youth choir. Well, more than once actually. Depending on where you grew up and your experience with church, you may have never even heard of such a thing, but I can assure you it’s real—think High School Musical, but with teenagers from your church ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Brian Mills, the senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon OK, about how to change a ministry culture successfully. Show Notes and Quotes: You cant change a culture you don't know. If you don't study the culture first you become the ...
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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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