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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Student Ministry Tech
Student ministry has changed over the years. There was a time when most proficient student leaders had nothing more than a landline phone and snail mail to help connect with students. Likewise student worship services were “revolutionized” with the advent of the overhead projector. And the lapel mic ...
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Student Ministry Leader Roles and Responsibilities
When it comes to student ministry, one of the most important elements are the adult volunteers who serve in the ministry. From Sunday school or small groups, to student worship and student camp, the adults who volunteer to pour their lives into students make a huge difference. How you begin with ...
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The Gospel and Student Ministry
Below is the video from Ben Trueblood's session from the Gospel. Life. Ministry. online event.
To access all of the videos from this event, click here. ...
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Student Ministry With a Backbone
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry
As a student pastor you see students come and go all the time. One minute a student seems to be living for the Lord and the next minute they seem to have lost all interest. A student who seemed to be on the ...
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4 Tips for Intentional Student Ministry
The following post was written by Jennifer Siao, Content and Outsourcing Specialist with Student Ministry Publishing. Jennifer serves the youth at Nashville Chinese Baptist Church with her husband.
Growing up in a megachurch to serving in a church that runs less than 100 each week has been a huge ...
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5 Things Football Taught Me About Student Ministry
The following post was written by Chris Swain, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry Publishing
Every year around February I get a little sad. Football season officially comes to an end and my family goes into entertainment hibernation for a few months. While we reflect on the wins and losses of ...
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What to Read Wednesday
Jeff Pratt, Director of FUGE camps, shares what he's been reading. (Click title for link)
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David Murray – Jesus On Every Page
“Jesus Christ is the towering figure of world history. As such, He casts a bright shadow not only forward over all post-Bethlehem history, but also ...
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5 Things to be Thankful for in Student Ministry
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Student Ministry
1. Your calling - It is a special thing to be called by God to serve in ministry. While every believer should “minister” to others, the calling that you have isn’t given to everyone. You have been chosen by God ...
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Student Ministry and Pop Culture (Part 1)
The following post was written by Andy McLean, editor of The Gospel Project for Students
What movies and television series currently have the attention of your students? What artists and music genres are they gravitating towards? How involved, overall, do your students tend to be in pop culture ...
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