There’s one way to know if your students really understand what it means to share their faith—do you know what it is? One specific measurable can help you gauge whether or not you’re building a kingdom-expanding culture in your student ministry. In this video, Ben will give you three ways to check ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about their favorite leftover Thanksgiving foods and what student ministry games could be played with all of the leftovers. Ben Trueblood    Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the ...
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Every day is a gift, although sometimes I wish more had more recipients.  As a youth pastor, you understand the importance of imparting lasting spiritual practices for student ministry. It’s the thing that we actually want most for our students, but one of the hardest works of youth ministry ...
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Disappointment, difficulty, and suffering happen to all of us. In these hard seasons, focusing on gratitude is a challenge and we are more vulnerable to attacks of the enemy. In this video, Ben offers biblical encouragement for difficult seasons and practical ways to refocus as God works to restore ...
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In this episode, Ben talks with Zac Workun about how to find soul care and coaching as a student pastor. Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast. Lifeway Students Youth Ministry Booster Student Ministry that Matters with Ben Trueblood Ben Trueblood    Ben ...
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The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Students. Ben is passionate about investing in student ministry leaders like you. You can find more encouragement from Ben on his YouTube Channel, Student Ministry That Matters. Have you noticed a theme to our posts lately? A ...
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The following post was written by Robb Hollifield. Robb serves as the senior high student pastor at Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. In addition to his role at Cross Creek, Robb serves weekly in a local skateboard ministry called P.R.O.C.E.S.S. in Colorado Springs. Fundraising can be the ...
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This one is twofold—as a believer, your calling is to be an influence for Christ wherever you are—shining light into dark places. And as a student pastor, you also have a responsibility to be present and visible within your community. In this video, Ben will cover three practical ways you can get ...
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The following post was written by Robb Hollifield. Robb serves as the senior high student pastor at Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. In addition to his role at Cross Creek, Robb serves weekly in a local skateboard ministry called P.R.O.C.E.S.S. in Colorado Springs. Early in my ministry ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Erik Reed, camp pastor and pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon TN. Erik talks about how he developed a theology of suffering and how student ministry leaders can care for their students in difficult situations. Erik is also the host and leading voice ...
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