Leading a Youth Ministry
Big Giants vs. Big Grapes
July is rolling to a close. The new school year is bearing down. And because I’m the Dare 2 Share guy, I want to encourage you to take some time
July 21, 2011
Greg Stier
How to Share the Gospel
Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
Here’s a news flash for you! One BIG reason why many of Christians struggle with evangephobia is that they simply don’t feel ready to jump into spiritual conversations because they don’t
July 7, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Dissecting Our Ho-Hum Attitude Toward Evangelism
Do you struggle with making evangelism a priority in your personal life? How about in your youth ministry setting? Many of us are more than ready to run in the
June 23, 2011
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Battling Back the Belligerent Bullhorn Image
Repent! Turn or burn! Try or fry! Does the word evangelism dredge up all sorts of negative thoughts and emotions for your students? Does their mind go to street-corner preachers
June 9, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangephobia: Fear and Loathing in a Post-Modern World
Antiquated and Intolerant? Why is sharing our faith such a challenge? Why do many of us tend to think of evangelism as an antiquated, intolerant thing of the past? I
May 26, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
When It Comes to Evangelism Passion Fuels Which One is Best?
Is one type of motivation for evangelism better than all the others? Maybe you’ve been asking yourself that question as we’ve explored several of the most basic types of evangelism
May 12, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangelism Passion Fuel #4: Love for God
The dynamic combo of our love for God and God’s love for us can meld together in our lives and ignite a powerful evangelism passion fuel. When Jesus has done
April 28, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangelism Passion Fuel #3: Obedience to God
Obedience. It’s a word that can carry a lot of baggage in our freedom-loving, self-absorbed culture. It’s a word that often makes us squirm. But Jesus calls us to obedience.
April 14, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangelism Passion Fuel #2: Eternal Realities – Heaven
Do you believe in heaven? Polls indicate that somewhere around 90% of Americans believe in heaven. And somewhere in the range of 75%-85% of those who think there is a
March 31, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangelism Passion Fuel #2: Eternal Realities – Hell
If you’ve been following the recent “Is Rob Bell a Universalist?” buzz in the Christian blogosphere, you’re more aware than ever that heaven and hell are controversial topics these days.
March 17, 2011
How to Share the Gospel
Evangelism Passion Fuel #1: Compassion
Teenagers today live in a cause-centric world. Whether it’s saving the planet or bringing revolution to the streets of Cairo, young people are being encouraged to passionately take up causes.
March 3, 2011
Youth Evangelism Conferences
Igniting Teens with Catalytic Events
In the last energize issue I told you we’d be exploring “passion fuels” this time, but I want to interrupt my series this week and give you a small taste
February 17, 2011
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