In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the topic of invitation in student ministry. They cover differing views on giving an invitation, what has lead to those views, why you should give an invitation, and what a good invitation looks like.
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Ben serves as the ...
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Episode 32: Games with a Purpose
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the topic of using games in your student ministry, the potential benefits of them, and how to have a good balance of using games while keeping God's Word central.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay ...
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Episode 31: The Strategic Student Ministry Budget
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the importance of having and creating a budget in student ministry. They offer practical budgeting advice, as well as insight about how to link your overall ministry strategy to your budget.
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Ben serves as the Director of ...
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Episode 30: The Case for Personal Development
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss why personal development should matter to you, why it's important in your life as a student pastor/leader, and how to make personal development happen in your life.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay ...
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Episode 29: How to Stick Around
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss longevity in ministry. They talk about some common things that cause people to not stay in one position very long, as well as some practical tips for staying committed to your role.
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Ben serves as the Director of Student ...
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Episode 28: Apologetics in Student Ministry
In this episode, Andy McLean joins Ben and John Paul to discuss the importance of apologetics in student ministry.
About Andy McLean
Andy McLean serves as the editor for The Gospel Project for Students at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, TN. Being a life-long learner in the ...
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Episode 27: Structure for Your Purpose
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the process of how to structure your ministry around your purpose, which is making disciples of Christ.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has served the local church as a ...
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Episode 26: Developing Students who Love Church, and The Church
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss how you can help your students develop a love for their church, as well as for the Church overall.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for LifeWay Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student ...
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Episode 25: Interview with Zac Hufty, Minister of Student Discipleship at Prestonwood Baptist Church – What to do with students who are called to the ministry
In this episode Ben is joined by Zac Hufty to discuss what to do when students feel called to vocational ministry or missions. Zac gives practical advice from the programs in place at Prestonwood that help walk students (and their parents) through what it looks like to go into full-time ...
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Episode 24: Ministry TO Parents or Ministry WITH Parents? There’s a Difference.
In this episode Ben and John Paul are joined by Jeff Pratt to discuss the role that parents play in student ministry, the role student ministry leaders play in leading both students AND parents, and the importance of allowing parents to be involved in the ministry.
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