How to Share the Gospel
I’m Not Ashamed
On April 20, 1999, a nation was shaken to its core. Dressed for combat, two young men walked onto their school campus, a campus they had walked onto hundreds of
October 19, 2016
How to Share the Gospel
Gospel Advancing Ministry
6 Social Media Tips to Model Gospel Advancement
Social media is a goldmine of endless opportunities for any youth leader who wants to stay connected with teen culture! Over one billion users worldwide are engaging through sites like
June 22, 2016
Gospel Advancing Ministry
10 Tried-and-True Salvation Segues
Extend a grace-filled invitation every week to trust in Jesus.
April 6, 2016
How to Share the Gospel
Defusing Your Biggest Evangelism Fears
Do you ever feel intimidated when it comes to sharing your faith? Does your heart pound or do your palms sweat when God drops an opportunity to witness squarely in
April 2, 2015
How to Share the Gospel
Flying Lessons
Across the past several issues of energize, we’ve been exploring the “5 Keys to Nurturing a Faith-Sharing Focus.” One of my goals each step along the way has been to
November 6, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
Can Your Students Fly the Plane?
I once went flying with my buddy, Vince, but when Vince first invited me to join him for a joy ride in the skies over Houston, I was a little
October 23, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
What Are You Willing to Risk?
Building a youth ministry that aligns with Jesus’ heart can be a dangerous, risky undertaking. Why? Because, like Jesus, you are opening the door to sacrifice, criticism, rejection and the
July 3, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
E-Training: Fit for Life!
Not training a Christian teen how to share their faith is like refusing to train a basketball player how to shoot the ball. Rate Yourself: How competent are you when
June 19, 2014
Gospel Advancing Ministry
How to Bring It Up without Throwing Up
The gospel. Bringing it up without throwing up can be a challenge for our students. Because awkward conversations loom large for teens, they are sometimes overwhelmed by just the thought
April 24, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
How to Create a Thirst for Jesus
“You are the salt of the earth.” —Jesus Everyone is spiritually thirsty, whether they know it or not. Our job as believers is to provide that touch of salt that
February 27, 2014
How to Share the Gospel
Don’t Be Afraid to Persuade
In our “live-and-let-live” culture, persuade is a word that can sometimes feel out of synch with embracing diversity and nurturing individuality. So you may be wondering why I chose persuade
January 2, 2014
Evangelism Tools, Apps and Videos
Leveraging Social Media
I continue to hold onto and strive for my vision of a Student Ministry where our students are disciple making machines. I can’t wait to see a day where most,
November 19, 2013
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