We’ve all heard stories of people who have not “left well.” Transitions are a normal part of life, and chances are that the ministry you are serving in now won't be the ministry that you are in for the rest of your life. Even if you’re at the same church, there will likely be another position that ...
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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a… Parent?
This article is an excerpt from Parenting Teens Magazine
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You don’t need a cape, or superhuman strength. You don’t have to fly, save the day, or take down a master villain. But in a world that looks for heroes, your teen will be looking, too. If you’re willing to fight for truth, justice, ...
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From Decision to Disciple
I remember clearly the day I surrendered to Jesus and began to follow Him. For me, this happened in Sunday School. I prayed with an intern and began my spiritual journey. I was told to read the Bible every day. I was even handed a book that taught me how to read the Bible every day. I was very ...
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The St. Louis Cardinals, Winning, and Your Leadership Farm System
The St. Louis Cardinals have won 11 World Series Championships (second only to the Yankees), 19 National League pennants, and 12 Division titles. Since the year 2000 they have only missed the postseason four times, winning two World Series championships in that same timespan. They are a winning ...
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Like Siri for Student Ministry
The following post was written by Chris Swain, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry Publishing
I am not a huge fan of Apple’s Siri. While she has helped me from time to time, the reality is precision doesn’t seem to be something she excels at. But when it comes to directions she does a pretty ...
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What to Read Wednesday
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry
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I became a Pat Williams fan when I first heard him speak at a Student Leadership University event in Orlando, FL. Pat is the Senior Vice President for the Orlando ...
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Why Your Volunteers Quit Serving
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry
Sometimes volunteers leave your ministry. Sometimes you are thankful they made this choice on their own, while at other times you are left stunned that they’re no longer serving with you. It’s those times when ...
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Discussing Gender Roles, Sex Trafficking, and Abortion in Student Ministry
The following post was written by Chris Swain, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry Publishing
I recently had a chance to read Counter Culture by David Platt. With a biblical focus on American culture and the major issues we face, this terrific book helped me have a greater understanding of how ...
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Student Ministry With a Backbone
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry
As a student pastor you see students come and go all the time. One minute a student seems to be living for the Lord and the next minute they seem to have lost all interest. A student who seemed to be on the ...
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