Gospel Advancing Ministry
8 Great Summer Outreach Ideas
Ahhh…Summer! The sweet, lazy, dog days of summer are just around the corner. Why do we call them “dog days”? Is it because dogs (and teenagers) tend to lie around
June 7, 2017
THE Cause
Gospel Advancing Ministry
How to Build a Laser-Focused Youth Ministry
A light bulb can brighten up a dark room. A laser can cut through steel. Light bulbs disperse soft light in every direction for a short distance. Lasers can only
May 10, 2017
Discipleship, Teaching Teens to Follow Jesus
Light! The High Calling of Every Christian Teenager
“I am the light of the world,” Jesus said. “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Jesus came shining the
April 12, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
How to Infuse Gospel-Centric Storytelling into Your Rundown Sheet
Infusing Gospel Advancing priorities into your weekly youth group rundown sheet requires some creativity and forethought. The first step involves trimming some things back in order to make space for more
April 5, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
3 Questions to Help You Program Your Priorities
Do you ever feel like you’re little more than a glorified activities director? As a youth leader, it’s all too easy to fall into this trap, even though what you
March 22, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
What No One Tells You About Your Ministry Programs
Time is one of life’s most precious commodities. It is the only resource that cannot be bought. As a youth leader, you have your students for a limited amount of
March 15, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
4 Essential Questions to Gain Biblical Outcomes
Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. Sincerely, Amelia Kids have no filter. Leave it to a child to say exactly
February 15, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
3 Steps toward Reaching Your “Cause Turf”
Growing up in Florida meant regularly dealing with treacherous hurricanes. After one small hurricane, my sister and I noticed our neighbor’s mailbox uprooted and lying flat on the lawn. Believing
January 4, 2017
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Fuel for Your Bold Vision
Colorado has 52 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet. Every year a few tough, determined Coloradans set a goal to hike up all 52 peaks within a year’s time. Given
December 21, 2016
Gospel Advancing Ministry
3 Wonderful Truths About the Gospel
The world has suffered much during the last year. Political rivalries within America, terrorist attacks around the world, and natural disasters that leave families homeless and hurting all tug at
December 14, 2016
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Across the World
Traveling the world is at the top of many people’s bucket list. The thought of experiencing foreign lands is exciting. There are so many cultures, places and people that are
November 30, 2016
Gospel Advancing Ministry
Learning How to Count
Each day of our lives we use numbers. We make estimations on projects, tally up totals in sporting events and make sure our favorite fast food restaurant gave us the
November 16, 2016
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