Soul Fuel
Blessed Are the Cool Kids?
“I wish that I could be like the cool kids, ‘Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in.” —From Cool Kids by Echosmith They “seem” to fit in—right?
November 24, 2014
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples As disciples of Jesus, it’s our passion and privilege to follow after Him. And as we do so, He will help us (and our students)
November 20, 2014
Soul Fuel
What is Your Mockingjay?
Have you ever found yourself unintentionally involved in a conflict? Or perhaps you involuntarily started a skirmish, and now you face a battle that you’re not sure you’re going to
November 17, 2014
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
Soul Fuel
The Teen Mom in All of Us
Have you heard any of the “Only in America” observations? Here are a few of my favorites: Only in America…can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance…
October 20, 2014
Leading a Youth Ministry
How to Build Evangelism into Your Group’s DNA
How are you doing at praying and programming evangelism into the DNA of your youth group? Are you actively seeking to inspire and motivate your students to get serious about
October 9, 2014
Soul Fuel
The Good Lie and The Bad Truth
When I was a kid, I thought the “good lie” was something I told my parents that got me out of trouble. Can you relate? Most (if not all of
October 6, 2014
Leading a Youth Ministry
Lead with Expectancy
For many Christians—youth leaders included—evangelism is the “red-headed stepchild” of our ministries. It makes us feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty. In fact, just the mention of the word “evangelism” can
September 25, 2014
Soul Fuel
See You After the Pole
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” (Zechariah 4:10, NLT). Do you despise “small beginnings”? I think it’s in our nature—and especially our culture—to
September 15, 2014
Discipleship, Teaching Teens to Follow Jesus
Live Your Faith Out Loud
For three years, Jesus walked the gritty streets with His disciples. His ministry with His inner core was life on life; He modeled a lifestyle of living and giving the
September 11, 2014
Soul Fuel
Are You The Watching or The Remaining?
Angels and Demons and Tornadoes, oh my! Not wanting to be left behind or worse – considered a leftover, Affirm Films has released an end times horror-meets-Sunday-School film called The Remaining.
September 8, 2014
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