In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss how to maintain consistency in the midst of uncertainty.
Show Notes and Quotes:
Prioritizing a wise discipleship plan helps maintain consistency and continues the discipleship process even in the face of uncertainty.
Training leaders continues to ...
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Episode 248: 3 Current Cultural Trends
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three current cultural trends that students are facing right now.
Show Notes and Quotes:
Being able to talk about current cultural issues and connecting the dots back to what the Bible says about those issues is a crucial part of discipleship. ...
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Episode 247: How to Make Online Discipleship a Success
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with SouzyLive, Twitch Streamer, and Pastor at God Squad Chruch, about how to make online discipleship groups a success. SouzyLive has been ministering to people online for over six years and offers great insight on how to have meaningful discipleship.
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Don’t Be a Jerk in Your Job
I’ll be honest with you, this was a tough post to write because I’ve been guilty of exactly what the title suggests. There are times when I’ve been a jerk in my job—both in subordinate and leader relationships, and I’m not proud of any of those moments.
During my time as a student pastor, ...
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Fall Wisdom for Parent Ministry
Fall is here and the pumpkin spice must flow! But before you refill, I want to share some practical wisdom.
Don’t give up what you have gained!
This last season has been marked by a lot of words: unprecedented, upheaval, and pivot, but the one that I hope you don’t forget is renewed. ...
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Episode 246: Leading in a unique and everchanging environment
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jason Gaston, Family Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, about how to lead in an everchanging environment.
Show Notes and Quotes:
Two questions that should be asked on a regular basis are, who is still here, and is what ...
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Overcoming the COVID-19 Evangelism Challenge
If evangelism typically takes place within your church building, evangelism opportunities probably feel really challenging right now in the wake of COVID-19. In this video, I share some encouragement for embracing opportunities that exist even in light of restrictions that may exist—many of them ...
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Video Series: “Don’t Care” to Disciple
You deliver a message and look out across the room (or Zoom call) and see students' eyes glazed over or reflecting the glow of their phone. And you feel discouraged... is there even hope for these kids who just DO NOT seem to care? There IS. In this four-part series, we'll walk through diagnosing ...
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Recognizing and Admitting Burnout
Are you tired? It’s ok if your answer is “yes.” This season has been one of the most difficult of any I’ve had in leadership. It has been challenging emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually . . . and I am tired.
So, my student pastor friend—when was the last time you checked in with ...
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The First 5 People You Should Meet at a New Church
Congrats! Welcome to your first days on the new job. You did it! You are here! Wherever here is, you are there!
Before you dive headlong into your plans, programs, and redrafting your entire philosophy of ministry, I want to introduce you to 5 people to engage in the first 14 days of your ...
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