What does it look like to re-open our student ministries? Many states are slowly lifting gathering restrictions and it's time for us to think through some big-picture questions before we rush to gather. What will that first in-person gathering look like? What stays and what goes? What can you be ...
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There are two quotes I can’t get out of my head: The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.Richard J. Foster God builds the ministers before He builds the ministry. He’s building you right now. Darrin Patrick All of my ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to minister to volunteers during this season of ministry during Covid-19. Many volunteers may be experiencing a lack of community and some have sacrificed small group time to serve students. Having a check-in call, sending them a gift basket, ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how during this time of social distancing it can be difficult to maintain a missional mindset. The Gospel compels us to share the good news of Christ with others. Encourage students to reach other students, friends, or share with a family member, ...
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This coming Monday, April 27th at 12:30 CDT, grab your lunch and join us for a LIVE episode of Student Ministry That Matters with Darrin Patrick, teaching pastor at Seacoast Church, and co-host of the podcast, The Pastors Collective. Darrin and Ben will chat about the popular personality typing ...
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The following post was provided by Shane Pruitt. Shane is the executive director of next gen evangelism at the North American Mission Board. You can find other helpful Coronavirus resources on their website. While it's not written directly to student pastors, it's a timely reminder of our purpose to ...
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In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to serve families of 12th graders well during this season. With the uncertainty of graduations, proms, and many milestones seniors could be missing out on, there is a great opportunity to serve and pastor well the families of seniors during ...
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“Endurance is a measure of stretching, not strength.” Huh? I tap my ear to pause the podcast on my headphones. Let’s start this way: I am not a runner. I wish I had the joy of running, but I don’t. Any form of walking, jogging, running, or (let’s be honest) elliptical I do is sheerly out of ...
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"The loss of lasts..." That's what our 2020 seniors are experiencing (or at least anticipating) right now. We had such a great conversation with Ryan McDermott from Christ Fellowship on Student Ministry That Matters LIVE this week to discuss ways we can still help seniors feel celebrated and loved. ...
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In this episode, Like It or Spike It, Ben, John Paul, and Julie discuss which games you can play online to help build community with your students. Show Notes and Quotes: Games can help connect people and build relationships with your students, even through digital platforms.  Make these ...
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