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 time. Are you using that time for maximum impact? Jason Loewen, a youth leader in Michigan, lived on the “busy, busy, busy” treadmill of ministry, […]
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5 Key Steps for Developing Disciple Multiplying Leaders
A disciple multiplication strategy takes time to develop. Like onions, ogres have… I mean, youth ministries have layers… Think about it. You have follow-up, baptism, classes, games, events, curriculum, parties, outreach, adult and student leaders, and the list goes on and on. To truly be gospel advancing, then, all of these areas must be focused […]
The Happily Dispensable Youth Leader
It’s youth night and you’re ready to give the message. As the students pile into the youth room and take their seats, you notice James sitting by himself. Thinking back to a conversation you had with him on Sunday, you recall that he was planning on bringing his non-Christian friend to youth group. Not being […]
Telling Your Secrets
My wife’s grandfather made the best baked macaroni and cheese. Each time he would come and visit the family, it was the immediate request of all the grandchildren for him to whip up a batch. Year after year, curiosity about grandpa’s secret recipe for his sacred blend of ingredients grew—until one memorable day. The family […]
3 Questions Every Leader Needs to Ask and Answer
Have you ever gone to a store excited to buy something? Maybe you’re looking for a new book to read or wanting a specialty drink from your favorite coffee shop. You approach the counter with confidence wearing a smile that’s a mile wide, but no one is present. You look around and notice an employee […]
4 Secrets to Finding the Right Leaders
A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners hoping to recruit some volunteers for a new project. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. So, he took out a business card that had “Revelation 3:20” printed on the […]
