In yesterday’s post we talked about the importance of leaving well when your time for transition comes. The other side of the transition conversation is when you start in a new ministry position. Whether it’s your first position as a student pastor, or you’re just starting in a new church, it’s ...
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Transitions – Part 1: Leaving Well
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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What to Read Wednesday
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut? It is extremely common for leaders in ministry to find themselves becoming lulled by the rhythm of ministry and comfortable in the way things have always been done. This article by Pastor Ronnie Floyd gives some great insight into this ...
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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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Boosting Your Ministry Through Baptism
The following post was written by John Paul Basham, Student Ministry Specialist
The more I speak to Student Pastors around the country, the more I hear questions along the lines of, how to inject new life into a struggling ministry, or how to grow a ministry that has plateaued. Although there is ...
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The Need for Expository Preaching in Student Ministry
The following post was written by Ed Newton, Bible Communicator and Executive Director of the Lift Tour. Read more about Ed here.
I make the case that we have grossly under challenged students in our ministries by simply assuming that our students cannot handle the deep doctrines of the faith or ...
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Stop Inviting People to Church
The following post was written by Chris Swain, Director of LifeWay Student Ministry Publishing
Remember that time when Jesus walked through the crowds and told them they did not want to miss Synagogue that week? All of the disciples must have been nodding as they followed along expectantly, ...
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The Art of Giving an Invitation
The following post was written by John Paul Basham, Student Ministry Specialist
The house is packed, the stage is glimmering with creative ingenuity, the band concludes a worship set that might as well have been a live recording for the next Hillsong United record, and the people are primed to be ...
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5 Things I Do Every Week to be Successful in Ministry
The following post was written by Ian Dunaway, who serves as the High School Pastor at Southcrest Church in Newnan, GA
Success is a hard word to define and even harder to achieve. Everyone’s definition may be different, and still we debate on God’s viewpoint. However, in my ministry I believe I ...
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