In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to begin well in student ministry. Whether you are new to student ministry or transitioning to another church, Ben and John Paul have some great ideas to set you up for success. This episode will focus specifically on getting to know the people, the ...
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Episode 38: What Your Leaders Must Know… (Part 2)
In this episode, Ben and John Paul continue the discussion from last episode - what your leaders must know before the new school year. This episode focuses on relationships - how to train leaders on how to build relationships with students, parents, and other leaders, and the importance of those ...
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Episode 37: What Your Leaders Must Know Before the New School Year
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss practical ways that you can set your leaders up for success going into this new school year.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor ...
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Episode 36: Decision Counselors and How to Train Them
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the importance of counseling students who make decisions for Christ, whether it's accepting Christ, accepting a call to ministry, or any other decision. They discuss the importance of this critical aspect of ministry, as well as practical advice on how to ...
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Episode 35: Video Games and Your Ministry
In this episode, Drew Dixon joins Ben and John Paul to discuss the topic of video games. They discuss the popularity of video games, how they can be used to disciple students, how to equip parents to have conversations about games with their students, how to engage this subculture within your ...
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Episode 34: When Competition Goes Wrong
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss the potential pitfalls and potential upside and positivity that competition can bring to your student ministry.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church ...
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Episode 33: The Invitation Episode
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.
About Ben Trueblood
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.
About Ben Trueblood
Ben serves as the Director of ...
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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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