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Communication, Podcasts, Student Ministry
August 9, 2016

Episode 37: What Your Leaders Must Know Before the New School Year

In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss practical ways that you can set your leaders up for success going into this new school year. About 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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Communication, Student Ministry, Volunteers
May 9, 2016

How To: Volunteer Leadership in the Summer

Whether you are in a church whose schedule speed doubles in the summer, or slows to a hault, the summer season can be a time of unintentional disconnection from the leaders that we depend on for everything that happens in our ministries! The summer season can be challenging because many of your ...
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Communication, Podcasts, Relationships
February 23, 2016

Episode 19: The Essential Skills of a Successful Student Pastor

In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the essential skills of a successful student pastor. Although not an exhaustive list, they discuss several things that are essential for any and every student pastor. About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for ...
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Communication, Discipleship, Student Ministry
November 12, 2015

Be Transparent, Except When You Shouldn’t

Being transparent and real with your students is a key component in their discipleship process. Your students need to see that there are things you struggle with. They need to see that you’re a real person trying to follow Jesus instead of seeing you as a spiritual superhero who has everything under ...
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Communication, Parents, Student Ministry, Transitions
August 27, 2015

The New Kid – Part 2: From Kids Ministry to Student Ministry

For kids, parents, and student pastors, the transition from kids ministry to student ministry is a BIG deal! I’ll never forget seeing the 5th graders in our kids ministry march into our student center for the first time. Every year I would make the same comment, that “these must be 3rd graders not ...
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Communication, Family, Planning
July 13, 2015

Family Feud – Part 1: Prioritizing Family

Summer schedules in ministry can bring out the worst in us. While we certainly enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to camps, serving on mission trips, and taking in the sun, summertime can get crazy. The challenge that we often face is how to balance family and ministry when the ...
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Communication, Planning, Student Ministry
July 6, 2015

Hot Summer – Part 1: Power of Communication

The sun beats down. Neighborhood pools are open. Families are taking trips to the beach so they can all take a picture wearing white shirts together. Summer is an interesting time for student ministry. While some of the biggest events we have like camp, mission trips, or leader training all take ...
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Communication, Planning, Student Ministry, Volunteers
May 4, 2015

3 Keys to Ministry Through Volunteers

As a student pastor, one of your greatest assets is your volunteer workforce, and as their leader, one of your top priorities should be making sure that they are properly trained, equipped, and motivated toward the task at hand. Here are 3 things to keep in mind as you move forward with your ...
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