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Join Ben, Zac, and Nathan on this week’s podcast as they discuss why fun is an important element of youth ministry. Watch the podcast on YouTube here. About Ben Trueblood […]
Join Ben, Zac, and Nathan on this week’s podcast as they discuss why fun is an important element of youth ministry. Watch the podcast on YouTube here. About Ben Trueblood […]
Join Ben, Zac, Chad, and Nathan on this week’s podcast as they discuss how to build and set up student leadership teams to help grow your youth ministry. Watch the […]
Join Ben, Zac, and Nathan on this week’s podcast as they talk about how to become a better speaker in youth ministry and share what they have learned over the […]
“You are a human and the pastoring that you are doing filters through that. We have to remember that we are a human doing and not just a human being.” […]
“Try to upgrade your experience whenever you can. That may mean one nice meal or a little nicer hotel, that stays within budget, but this can be great for way […]
“Ministry doesn’t just happen when you control it” – Zac Workun “If we are not careful we can be calendar busy but not ministerially busy.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben […]
“Girls ministry should always be a freeing thing.” – Amanda Mejias “Healthy ministry is when we are replaceable.” – Corinne Allen About Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
“Growing up friendship was easy but community was hard. True community is a group of people who push you and challenge you and call you up.” – Tega Faafa “Relationships […]
“Volunteer recruitment is a premium right now. Spending the final few weeks of the summer focusing on volunteers helps the fall start off feeling really good.” – Ben Trueblood “The […]
“Maybe what we see at camp is meant to push our low moments a little bit higher than they were before. Rather than my ministry needs to feel like camp […]
“Students connect to stories, so share your story about how God called you into ministry.” – Shane Pruitt “Invite people into your calendar to show them what ministry looks like […]
“We need to talk less and listen more.” – Mark Dance “Time management is a big challenge that needs to be a priority in your life.” – Mark Dance Mark […]
“When the busy is the result of procrastination or the wrong priorities, it makes it hard to get the rest we need.” – Zac Workun “You are measured by who […]
“Finding community with other student pastors is vitally important ” – Zach Wyatt “Student pastors have to focus on more than just their strategic ministry. Their personal walk with The […]
“Often students remember serving or time spent in their small group with a leader over coffee or lunch, and it’s those moments that tend to last. What would it look […]
“Find someone who you can be accountable to who doesn’t care about your title or your past.” – Lee Wilson “My first ministry is my family.” – Lee Wilson Lee […]
“If you have to do ministry with less, then you can do a lot with relationships and being people.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in ministry beyond what we say […]
“Spiritual disciplines should be intentional, substantial, and sustainable” – Curtis Zackery “Suffering allows us to see who we are now because of what we have experienced.” – Curtis Zackery Curtis Zackery (CZ) is known […]
“Ethnic unity can only come through relationships. Proximity creates empathy. ” – Dr. Bryan Loritts Dr. Bryan Loritts (D.Min., Liberty University) is the Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church. An […]
“My mom didn’t want me to have a single story perspective. She wanted me to see the heart of the man before I saw the face of the man.” – […]
“You communicate not just from stage but also in the way you write emails, train volunteers, budget, and through many other ways.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
“There are things that frustrate us that we can’t control but I think even in those areas there are things that we can control. When we get stuck on the […]
“Continue to challenge yourself to do something new. This does not always have to be something brand new but can be tweaking something to make it better.” – Ben Trueblood […]
“We need to help our students fight loneliness for themselves but also understand the loneliness epidemic around to help students engage in a lost world.” – Chad Higgins “Creating a […]
“Jesus is not content to let Lazarus live his new life in his grave clothes. What would it look like if we removed the grave clothes from our lives and […]
“Your administrative ability will become your lid to effectiveness. Those who are able to push through that administrative barrier, develop their skills, and execute the to-do lists of ministry, are […]
“You don’t have to be an expert on everything, you just need to bring to the table what you are good at.” – Sam Landrith “Learning from mentors, or through […]
“Students who have a strong and vibrant faith have a leader who poured into them and invested in them.” – JC Groves “Students need to see faithful adults living out […]
“If you are waiting for the students in the chair to set the energy level for the fun element, it may never come.” Chad Higgins “Is important to connect the […]
“Contextualization is really about effective communication and making sure what we say is the same thing that is received. I am not changing the message, I am just making sure […]
“Kids and student ministry leaders need to work together to create a discipleship plan that goes from preschool through high school.” – Crystal Mazzuca “Creating a strategic next gen ministry […]
“Help your leaders manage their time by not putting too many events on their calendar during busy seasons.” – Ben Trueblood “We need to make sure that we get rest […]
“We need to think about the people we are leading and think about their calendar as well. We may be unintentionally filling the ministry calendar, making it difficult for our […]
“Your mission is unchangeable, but the strategy and how you accomplish the mission can be different. Surround yourself with people who think about things in a different way. There might […]
“Video games become accessible playgrounds in a world where many physical playgrounds are no longer safe. There are dangers in this digital playground and we need to educate ourselves about […]
“We need to peel back the layers of how technology is shaping our world view.” – Jason Thacker “The end of the story is written. Technology might change our world […]
“Communicating with your boss and leaders in their preferred style goes a long way in earning trust and relational credibility with them.” – Ben Trueblood “If we get organized and […]
“Ask parents this question, how can we partner in how God is working in your teenager?” – Dr. Kara Powell “Parents have more time to influence their kids than youth […]
“We are all theologians because anyone who has thoughts about God is a theologian.” – Ronni Kurtz “A deep contemplation of God and all things in relation to God can […]
“The big questions is when we feel inadequate, what we do after that feeling. That to me seems to be the marker of how we are handling the situation and […]
“Before you leave the church on Sunday, make sure you look and plan your next week so that you can start well.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
“Every person in youth ministry needs to know how to do it effectively and remain healthy through the process so that you don’t burn out, punk out, or back out […]
“In our mastermind we would take time to hear how student ministry was going in different areas across the country. It is amazing to see how God is moving in […]
“The health of you as a minister is vital. Your health will be less if you do not surround yourself with others who can support you, who you can learn […]
“Do not lose heart student ministers. Students improve year over year and not always Wednesday to Wednesday” – Zac Workun “When you go to sporting event for students, realize that […]
“Youth pastor theologians need to be able to take something that is complicated and show you how simple it is to help students understand it better.” – Mike McGarry Mike […]
“Jesus spent time with people and we must not forget to minister that way.” – Levi Lusko “The number one thing I have been praying for is for salvations.” – […]
“Create a community among volunteers where they can’t imagine doing anything else.” – Dr. Allen Jackson Dr Allen Jackson is the Senior Pastor at Dunwoody Baptist Church. He returned to […]
“Make sure that your leaders understand the mission, vision, and culture of your ministry and that everything funnels through that.” – Jason Mick “You have to have everyone on the […]
“In student ministry there will be moments when things do not go the way you expected. Being able to take your strategy and adjust so that you can still achieve […]
“To truly develop leaders in your ministry, you have to give them opportunities where they might fail. Train them well, but you still have to give them enough freedom to […]
“Work to connect with parents on an authentic level. Be honest and share who you are. Those relationships are fundamental to success in a rural ministry.” – Nick Hartman Nick […]
“We want to ask questions that get to the heart of the minister. Not only do we want to ask how are you helping students worship, but to also ask, […]
“We are probably busier than God intended us to be. Family gets be left behind if we are not intentional with what we are doing.” – Tommy Woodard WEBSITE AND […]
“Relational ministries and teaching ministries are not in opposition to each other but must live in the tension of both. We must work to build relationships that are based on […]
“Your space doesn’t have to be new or flashy, but it needs to be welcoming and inviting.” – Brent Squires “If you want to attract students then they need to […]
“You have to know the difference between behavior modification and transformation of the heart and soul.” – Sean Nelson “I can not disciple everyone but I can create a culture […]
“The technology is designed to deliver us more of what we like. The algorithms are not designed to deliver us from our desirers but deeper into them.” – Chris Martin […]
“One dynamic of parent ministry may look like equipping a student to be a missionary in their house.” – Ben Trueblood “One of the things we should look into the […]
“We need to think strategically about how we reach people. Our metric has to be sending our students to people, and not asking new students to be the missionaries and […]
“Always reflect after you teach a lesson or message and think about your learning and teaching style and ask what you need to improve upon.” – Dr. Jones Dr. Kevin […]
“The question we need to ask is are our current methods actually accomplishing our mission? If yes, then innovation is improving upon what is already working. If the answer is […]
“Help parents by connecting them and their student with a college campus ministry.” – Andrew Wade “Don’t just raise up seniors to attend, but raise up seniors to serve.” – […]
“The key to ministry in the future is through connection.” – Dr. Shelly Melia “The need for connection is going to trump the need for technology and everything else we […]
“When someone is going through a major issue, don’t ask what you can do for them but pray about what God is putting on your heart to do for someone.” […]
“There should be a strong, strategic relationship between the kid’s pastor and the student pastor. The credibility of the student pastor can be shown to parents by the proverbial handshake […]
“Recognize areas where you need to grow and look down the road to where God is calling you. You can not minister with one foot out the door but you […]
“You need to create a culture of credibility. Credibility is the currency of leadership.” – Derik Idol “I like to bring in another staff member to have fresh eyes on […]
“We don’t have the choice of whether we walk through disappointment. One thing The Lord has taught me over the years is that its ok to feel disappointed but it’s […]
“A great way to grow student ministry is to serve parents well because they will talk to other parents and tell them to get their students there.” – Chad Higgins […]
“If we can help parents grow, read their Bibles, pray, and get connected with a small group. When Jesus Christ transforms their hearts there will be a natural outflow of […]
“As a follower of Jesus our influence is granted to us and we are called to be a steward of it .” – Brent Crowe “We were created for influence. […]
“My job is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. If God has called me to pastor high school students in this season then he has called […]
“True worship is discipleship among the believers in the room and evangelistic among those who are not yet believers.” – Brett Perkins “The student pastor is the biggest influencer of […]
“If discipleship is the most important part of your ministry, then how is your ministry structured to support that statement?” – Justin Knowles “Vision casting and training leaders must be […]
“Preaching is an avenue that helps students unpack the amazing gift of the Gospel.” – Nick Person “Be who you are and use the tools God gave you when you […]
“Friends in ministry helps to absorb criticism. We need friends who share the same context as us and can relate to us.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in dealing with […]
What’s your system for keeping track of things? Creating habits around recording important things is crucial, especially when it comes to relationships with students.
“We need to use social media to capture, highlight, and showcase the glory of God.” – RJ McCauley “We want people to see God working and moving in students lives, […]
Gym class and recess are both fun, but they serve different purposes. Gym class helps us establish healthy fitness habits. Recess is an intentional break in the day where we […]
“Frustration happens with a lack of clarity. The best thing to do is to seek guidance from your leaders.” – Anthony Vargas “The best way to lead up and to […]
“We need to fight our anxiety on a daily basis. Being intentional with our walk through the Word and prayer is crucial to fighting every day.” – Scarlet Hiltibidal “Community […]
“Social media is this thing in their lives that is necessary but insufficient. They can’t imagine a world without it but realize that it is not enough and need in-person […]
“Jesus healed people and met a lot of needs, but he didn’t meet every need. There were moments when he walked away from them to spend time with a smaller […]
“Giving our volunteers time to talk with me and other volunteers has been one the biggest blessings in our ministry. They talk about life, give advice, help each other out, […]
“You have to know your volunteers and what their gifts and talents are. Students get to see adults use their gifts for the Kingdom. ” – Y Bonesteele “Volunteers need […]
“We need to meet students where they are in terms of energy. Make it a more gradual transition.” – Kristen Lascola “Take time to meet new students who will be […]
“When you say yes and have to retract, it hurts everyone.” – Zac Workun “The inability to say no is a relationship problem. We often think of it as a […]
“We don’t rest well when we don’t work well.” – Zac Workun “There is a difference between work and worry and until we figure that out we are searching for […]
“Friendships take time, effort, and even risk, to become a close friendship that lasts.” – Zac Workun “Finding people who have walked through similar situations, can offer advice, have fun […]
“Ministry family is a crucial part of being a healthy minister.” Zac Workun “Having a ministry family brings a kind understanding with each other by linking arms in the kind […]
“Camp is a place where they can disconnect from the noise the world puts in front of them and they can slow down enough to sense God’s grace in their […]
“It is important to surround yourself with those who are better at you in your areas of strength and you want to spend a lot of time around those who […]
“You need true, meaningful friendships to make it through ministry.” – Zac Workun “Busyness is the enemy of transparency, you need to take time for true friendships.” – Zac Workun […]
The following is a guest post from Don’t Believe Your Eyes Bible study author, illusionist, and stunt artist Brock Gill. Do you know which eye is dominant for you ? […]
“Everyone is asking the question, ‘am I loved?’ and that is what the point of this whole book is. ” – Brock Gill “The greatest thing in the world is […]
All month long, we have been focusing on the function and significance of small groups for the development of your students and as a way to track their engagement within […]
“Sitting down with parents at the end of the year and letting them know where they have grown and where they still have areas to grow in spiritually get parents […]
Engagement. It’s everyone’s new metric word after 2020. Forget growth, numbers, and attendance. Your new measurement for how well things are going in your ministry is engagement. Healthy student ministry […]
The following post in an excerpt from “Your First 100 Days in Student Ministry and the 40 Years That Follow,” a new book from author and pastor Jeff Borton. Jeff […]
“Start with prayer and fasting, and cast vision clearly and strategically. ” – Justin Hall “Disciple parents so that they can disciple their students.”- Justin Hall Justin Hall serves as […]
It’s summertime and baseball state tournaments are wrapping up, so I thought we would keep fast and neat down the center this week with a trio of baseball analogies for […]
“With some intentionality, having parents around all the time doesn’t just mean the church but around in the community and to invest in other parents.” – Ben Trueblood About Ben […]
“It’s a powerful thing when you can empower someone and give them ownership because then they are involved and bought in because they have a stake in it.” – Brain […]
There is a serious deficit in many of our youth ministries. Yes, I’m serious. Yes, it’s significant. It And oh, it’s theological… but it is not whatever theological issue you […]
“When you look at the overall picture of a curriculum, and that application is not driving your student to understand scripture and apply scripture in a practical way in their […]
This month on Student Ministry That Matters on YouTube, we are focusing on launching student ministry small groups. A lot of focus and energy in student ministry goes into worship […]
“You cant play the short game in student ministry” – Jeff Borton “You can’t just think just a few weeks ahead and not think about what are we going to […]
Ministry to parents is something that has been rising in importance and attention in student ministry over the last decade. While this is true, the pandemic revealed that there is still […]
How do you get your student ministry to the next level? John Maxwell famously has 5-levels of influential leadership and aspirational leaders should seek to grow their capacity all the […]
“I wonder what would have shifted if I would have equipped my volunteers to shepherd students and I focused on volunteers and the parents.” – Daniel Im Daniel Im is […]
“You have to learn to fight with tools.” One of my ministry mentors said this cryptically early on and it has taken me years to learn it’s value. Here’s what […]
“So much of who I was as an individual was wrapped up in the ministry. In these seven months, I was able to pull back and say I don’t have […]
Discouragement is a part of life and leadership for you and the people you lead. As leaders, we can become so focused on achieving the task in front of us […]
There’s only one problem with dissent: a lot of people don’t want to hear it. All week long we are focusing our attention on what it means to be a […]
A rule of thumb is to never devalue someone just to make your point. The moment I devalue another human being, I am not firmly planted in biblical conviction, – Brent […]
It’s senior season and next month you should be celebrating your graduating seniors. But how? Last year was a mad-dash of just trying to come up with something, anything that […]
We need to change the way we do student ministry for our seniors than what we do for our juniors. We need to engage them. – Brian Mills Help prepare seniors for […]
I’m not great at celebrating the wins. It’s something I’ve learned about my leadership over the years as I’ve often moved onto the next mountain to climb rather than stopping […]
It’s been a year. This month marks a year of revisiting everything that we knew about gathering in groups, working outside the home, and doing student ministry. It’s been hard. […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Allison Yandell of Feed. an initiative of OneHope, and Andrew Prescott, youth pastor at Oaks Church in Red Oak TX, […]
It’s so interesting how the body and mind attach to experiences that you have throughout life. As I began writing on this topic, I could see moments in my past […]
“Is that the bad guy?” I love reading adventure stories with my boys who are five and three. We usually try to read at least two or three chapters on […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Jaslyn Dixon, Gospel Care Director at Reality Church LA. Jaslyn talks about her passion for providing Gospel Care to everyone […]
Staying current on cultural issues that face Gen Z can be a daunting and ever changing challenge. One of the biggest cultural issues for Gen Z is change itself. One […]
What would you do to capture someone’s attention for 15 seconds? Talk? Sing? Shout? Dance? TikTok is the massively popular response to this age-old sales question, and Gen Z is […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Chris Cox, Youth and Young Adult Pastor at C3 church in Hampton Virginia. Chris talks about how connecting with other […]
Are you feeling frustrated or discouraged that your students aren’t seeming to live out their faith in their spheres of influence? Here are three major things that might be holding […]
The most successful, healthy, and growing ministries depend on teams of high-quality volunteers. I know that this may not be a shocking or new truth, but what’s hard to hear […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Mike Taylor, Executive Director of UK-USA Ministries, about how to challenge a generation to make disciples and spread the Gospel. […]
You may have noticed that our emphasis this week across our YouTube channel, podcast, and blog is on counseling. I am really thankful our team is willing to speak so […]
It’s okay to not be okay. I wanted to say that first and then speak openly. This post is highly personal, because vulnerability only happens when it is invited. So […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Jason Gibson, leading US Counselor and director of the Babb Center for Counseling, about how to connect students to counseling. […]
Welcome to the Friday link roundup post! One place where you can easily grab all the content from Lifeway Students this week. This week, our content is all about ways […]
When we recruit and train leaders, it is often for jobs we already have in mind. We’ve done the work of developing our plans for ministry and have identified the […]
In light of last year’s lockdown and finally learning our neighbors’ names, it is time that we rediscover the neighborhood. We need to put some time into learning about the […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Yasmine Williams Woods about how partnering with local organizations can have an incredible impact on your ministry and can help […]
Welcome to the Friday link roundup post! One place where you can easily grab all the content from Lifeway Students this week. Student Ministry That Matters This week on Student […]
Action over intention. Over the last year or so, there has been a focus on increasing diversity and inclusion. This is not limited to culture alone, and is something we […]
Ministry Mileage: How can we get more out of what we keep putting in? I don’t know if you’ve bought a new car recently, but my wife and I have […]
Join Ben and the podcast crew as they talk with Chris Bacon, Lead Student Pastor at First Baptist Orlando, about how to intentionally lead a diverse student ministry. Creating a […]
One of the benefits of the last year is that we’ve all been forced to try something new, but what about now? We’ve been in this season long enough for […]
Dear friends in youth ministry, We need to get back in the mix of our own evangelism. In the last few months of uncertainty, I have felt overly instructive and […]
Join Ben as he talks about whats next for the podcast! The Student Ministry Podcast by Lifeway (name change!) now posts on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays! This week’s episode charts […]
Join Ben as he talks with Pat Williams, NBA Hall of Famer, and author, as they discuss what it takes to build a team. Pat Williams has led many teams […]
Open bag 11! There we were. After 947 pieces, we were ready to open the final bag of Legos needed to complete Bowser’s castle and clean up the wreckage of […]
Healthy student ministries are Kingdom expanding. When I refer to “Kingdom” here, I am referring to God’s Kingdom of people who have placed their faith in him. Others have called […]
Join Ben as he talks with Jose Rodriguez, founder, and CEO of Rescue a Generation Inc. as they talk about what it takes to reach a school campus and how […]
You need at least five people in your life to succeed and stay healthy in youth ministry. Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the […]
Join Ben as he talks about how to become everyone’s favorite teammate. Student Pastors serve in a unique role where they lead a team and serve on a team as […]
Hey, student minister! Let’s take a 1 question survey: Q: In your line of ministry work, who is on your “first team?” A:___________________ If you had asked me this question […]
Welcome to the beginning of another year, and the perfect time to hit the reset button on some weekly practices that will help you maximize your leadership and stay organized […]
Join Ben and Zac Workun as they take a reflective look back at 2020 and remember some of the most meaningful lessons they learned. Show Notes and Quotes: What were […]
There are ten million details that go into planning an event, and if we’re being honest, it is one of the most stressful parts about working and serving in student […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk about different kinds of students in your ministry and how they are like some of the reindeer. Show Notes and Quotes: When […]
How do you keep the Great Commission at the forefront of your ministry when you can’t go? Dave MacNeill, Manager of Student Partnerships and Ministry for Operation Christmas Child, and […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Wil Moore, Global Student Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist in Nashville, TN. about Foundations for student ministry and how their discipleship […]
Have you ever had one of those teachers that didn’t like for students to ask questions? Maybe they didn’t want to slow down their lecture or they didn’t have the […]
Welcome to December 2020. The last month of this calendar year and the advent of a new year. Before you finish your Christmas shopping or savor your cider with a […]
Maybe you’re in a place in life where you find it’s difficult to experience joy. It doesn’t make you a bad student pastor—it makes you a person. It’s for us […]
Join Ben, John Paul, and Zac Workun on this fun Thanksgiving episode of Like It or Spike It as they like or spike everything from cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, to […]
Practicing gratitude is not just a spiritual discipline we should teach to our students; we should also show it to our leaders. For those who show up to help in […]
Let’s be honest, you’re probably tired of hearing how “hard” of a season this is. Even if you haven’t experienced personal hardship in the midst of this pandemic, you are […]
The following post was written by Derek Ross, a missionary to the Philippines, and National Director for True Love Waits Philippines. Derek has been sharing hope in Christ by using […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with William Cumby, Minister of Youth at Fountain of Praise in Houston TX, as they talk about sexual purity and student ministry. […]
The following post is an excerpt from Chasing Love, an upcoming Bible study from Dr. Sean McDowell and True Love Waits. You may think it’s impossible to remain sexually pure […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
The following post is an excerpt from Chasing Love, an upcoming Bible study from Dr. Sean McDowell and True Love Waits. Here’s the truth: God loves us because of who […]
Join Ben and John Paul as they talk with Dr. Sean McDowell about teenagers, love, sex, gender, and relationships and Dr. McDowell’s new book and study, Chasing Love. Show Notes […]
When I began in student ministry more than twenty years ago, I did so because of a God-given passion to see teenagers come to know Jesus and follow Him. I […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the importance of finding someone to mentor you, hold you accountable, and point you closer to Christ along your journey in […]
Guys look up to the men who can take a hit and keep on going. They respect the fighter who picks himself up after a knockdown punch or the quarterback […]
cue the music “And noooowwwwwww, introducing your world champion Chicago Bulls…” If you were a basketball fan in the 90s, the introduction of the Chicago Bulls starting five was equal […]
We, as people, have an interesting relationship with fear. Fear is something we run from and try to avoid—while at the same time, there are many who seek out experiences […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the trick or treats of student ministry. Join them for a fun episode discussing things they have been tricked into doing […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about the posture and attitude one should have when faced with challenges and setbacks. Everyone has lessons to learn and sometimes you […]
In my college dorm, each door was adorned with a large magnetic whiteboard facing the interior halls. The purpose of this whiteboard was to leave information or encouraging notes for […]
What does it take to grow as a minister? How do you keep learning and developing the skills required for a changing world? How do you have enough left in […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about what discipleship looks like in the context of guys ministry. Join them as they discuss several ways in which you can […]
Fill in the blank: “If every student at my church would _________________, they would grow spiritually and begin impacting their schools and communities.” While we might be tempted to fill-in […]
I believe in the importance of girls ministry now more than ever as my oldest daughter creeps ever closer to her thirteenth birthday. Yes, I understand that parents are the […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Girls brand specialist, about how events can add value into your discipleship strategy. Show Notes and Quotes: Planning […]
I’m not sure what it is that drives this desire, but I’ve seen that often in ministry, there is idolization of having a platform. This desire is not always for […]
On this special episode of Student Ministry That Matters, Ben Trueblood talks to Lifeway’s girls ministry specialist, Amanda Mejias. Amanda shares how she was impacted by discipleship—specifically girls ministry—as a […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss how to maintain consistency in the midst of uncertainty. Show Notes and Quotes: Prioritizing a wise discipleship plan helps maintain consistency and […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three current cultural trends that students are facing right now. Show Notes and Quotes: Being able to talk about current cultural […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with SouzyLive, Twitch Streamer, and Pastor at God Squad Chruch, about how to make online discipleship groups a success. SouzyLive has been […]
I’ll be honest with you, this was a tough post to write because I’ve been guilty of exactly what the title suggests. There are times when I’ve been a jerk […]
Fall is here and the pumpkin spice must flow! But before you refill, I want to share some practical wisdom. Don’t give up what you have gained! This last season […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jason Gaston, Family Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, about how to lead in an everchanging environment. Show […]
If evangelism typically takes place within your church building, evangelism opportunities probably feel really challenging right now in the wake of COVID-19. In this video, I share some encouragement for […]
You deliver a message and look out across the room (or Zoom call) and see students’ eyes glazed over or reflecting the glow of their phone. And you feel discouraged… […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Caroline Saunders, author of Better than Life, How to Study the Bible and Like it, a new Bible study for teen […]
Are you tired? It’s ok if your answer is “yes.” This season has been one of the most difficult of any I’ve had in leadership. It has been challenging emotionally, […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss 7 ways to kill your credibility. More than likely you have never tried to kill your credibility but not taking these seven […]
Congrats! Welcome to your first days on the new job. You did it! You are here! Wherever here is, you are there! Before you dive headlong into your plans, programs, […]
A healthy youth ministry requires a healthy youth minister. Conferences are awesome. (No really, we love them!) But imagine the impact of conference-level investment in your leadership and spiritual life […]
Don’t skip over this one, even if you’ve been in your role for a while! In this video, Ben jumps into some of the most crucial ways you can set […]
I’ve felt tired of growing, have you? In leadership, there are consistent messages about how we need to get better. In our spiritual lives, there is a right expectation that […]
As a student pastor, I often felt that there was a lot of information available on how to start in a new church, but not much on how to leave […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to know if you should quit or stay in your current ministry post. Knowing when to quit or stay in […]
Exiting from any position is an exercise in grace. If there is only one statement that you read from this whole post hear me say this: Most of all, people […]
You might notice a theme for this week’s content across the blog, Student Ministry That Matters YouTube channel, and our podcast. This season has been HARD for ministry leaders. Many […]
I’ve spent a considerable amount of time as a leader trying to project strength in moments of weakness. My first full-time ministry position was as a middle school pastor in […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to manage expectations during difficult seasons. This fall will be filled with many challenges and managing the expectations will be […]
In my second year of seminary, I drove an hour each way twice a week to serve as a youth associate for an aging Baptist church in rural North Carolina. […]
Those who know me best would say I am a collector of hobbies. While I pushed against that descriptor for a long time, my bookshelves, closet, and garage space all […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with LeVar A. Jones, Minister of Youth & Young Adults of The New Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast Washington, DC, about the […]
My all-time favorite movie is Forrest Gump. I am convinced it is the GOAT of movies. It teaches history and was on the cutting edge of cinema with a great […]
One of the most memorable wedding ceremonies I’ve ever been to took place within the Cathedral of Stormwind, a location within the popular video game World of Warcraft. The bride […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Cheryl Johnson, student minister at Westview Bible Church in Montreal Canada, about how being a part of the Youth Ministry Booster […]
We are living into a stressful age, and my mom often reminds me that we are not our best selves when we are stressed. Today, I humbly offer a prayer […]
I love being a coach. Granted, I’ve never actually been one full-time, but I’ve always thought being a school athletics coach was a career that was very much like a […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Adam Kuntz, student pastor at Liberty Christian Fellowship in Liberty Missouri, about making time for soul care. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
Our DNow and Student Retreat Resources include everything you need to easily plan and host a life-changing event for your students. Digital Launch Kit Our Digital Launch Kit for each […]
Have you ever seen a teenager dive headfirst into a baby pool filled with 75 pounds of wet spaghetti noodles while trying to find a raw hot dog? This was […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about what they have been learning over the last six weeks and how we must continue the work of race and […]
It’s hard to believe that this shift in the way we do ministry (and all of life, really) started almost four months ago in the spring. I think we probably […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about student ministry with Larry Davis. Larry Davis serves as the Student Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. He’s been […]
I’ve had an interesting relationship with rest throughout my time in ministry. I’ve heard, as I’m sure you have, people talk about both the importance of rest and the need […]
In this episode, Ben and Julie talk about what it takes to truly reach students who don’t know Christ. Show Notes and Quotes: When lost students are in your ministry, […]
Can you imagine being the only person who believed something? Literally the only person? And imagine holding fast to your faith when absolutely everyone else was doing the opposite. Most […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about five ministry intentions that seem great at first but do not always work out as intended. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
In this episode, Ben talks with A.C. Sanford about how to have race conversations in student ministry. Show Notes and Quotes: Teenagers in our ministries want and need to talk […]
Momentum is moments put into motion and action. Leading with momentum is an art form. I am not a surfer. (It’s hard to be one when you grow up in […]
As a youth pastor, I once thought about canceling youth choir. Well, more than once actually. Depending on where you grew up and your experience with church, you may have […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Brian Mills, the senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon OK, about how to change a ministry culture successfully. […]
As I’ve thought about recent events, I’ve realized that it is not enough to simply apologize and express our sadness and anger over the loss of Black lives. As Christians, […]
Navigating change in ministry can be difficult for leaders, parents, and students. We want to help you navigate it well. Whether it’s an age-old tradition that’s lost its spark or […]
Student ministry has always been about relationships. Well…to be clear, the real ministry of student ministry has always been about relationships. It’s through relationships that students are reached with the […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie take a look at the new Parent Partnership resource by Lifeway Students and how student pastors can partner with parents in the […]
The parents and families of your students need a trustworthy partner. I have been really encouraged through the COVID season to hear about so many of you connecting with and championing […]
Your calling demands community—it’s a phrase I began to consider much later in ministry than I’d like to admit. Acknowledging this phrase demands that I come to the reality that […]
In this episode, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to create a truly relational student ministry. Students are longing for relational discipleship, especially in this season more than ever. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to avoid virtual fatigue and maximize your digital teaching times. Students spend a large amount of time in a […]
What does it look like to re-open our student ministries? Many states are slowly lifting gathering restrictions and it’s time for us to think through some big-picture questions before we […]
There are two quotes I can’t get out of my head: The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to minister to volunteers during this season of ministry during Covid-19. Many volunteers may be experiencing a lack of […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how during this time of social distancing it can be difficult to maintain a missional mindset. The Gospel compels us […]
This coming Monday, April 27th at 12:30 CDT, grab your lunch and join us for a LIVE episode of Student Ministry That Matters with Darrin Patrick, teaching pastor at Seacoast […]
The following post was provided by Shane Pruitt. Shane is the executive director of next gen evangelism at the North American Mission Board. You can find other helpful Coronavirus resources […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to serve families of 12th graders well during this season. With the uncertainty of graduations, proms, and many milestones […]
“Endurance is a measure of stretching, not strength.” Huh? I tap my ear to pause the podcast on my headphones. Let’s start this way: I am not a runner. I […]
“The loss of lasts…” That’s what our 2020 seniors are experiencing (or at least anticipating) right now. We had such a great conversation with Ryan McDermott from Christ Fellowship on […]
In this episode, Like It or Spike It, Ben, John Paul, and Julie discuss which games you can play online to help build community with your students. Show Notes and […]
Over the last several weeks, we’ve all begun to see ministry in a different way. The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have forced us to scramble into new territory, to evaluate what’s […]
By sin, the perfection of creation has been broken, but God’s redemptive plan is beautifully underway. This 21-day devotional for students is perfect to start now, or utilize following Easter. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about parent ministry during a pandemic. Show Notes and Quotes: Parent ministry may look different than it did a few weeks […]
Everything has changed… almost. The whole word is different right now. “Social distancing,” “pandemic,” “COVID-19,” and “contagion” are words only medical professionals and scientists used before, but are now commonplace […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Zac Workun about the unprecedented times that we are facing right now. The landscape of student ministry has changed drastically in the past two […]
This 4-week sermon series download includes: Sermon series graphics and slides Social media graphics Group Leader guides Editable message outlines Spoken word call to worship script. This resource was provided […]
With increased isolation comes surge in the use of Zoom for ministry gatherings. Unfortunately, hackers have found a new platform to hack and have started to use Zoom to “bomb” […]
These are difficult times for all of us. At no time in many of our memories has a single event touched every person on Earth. And let’s be honest: the […]
A few weeks ago, I shared with you how life-changing counseling has been for me. These are uncharted waters we are navigating, and it can feel heavy to shoulder the […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute about the rise of anxiety among students. You can find more information and […]
Youth Ministry in 2020 will be marked by several things, none of which we had thought of in 2019. It can feel like we need to reinvent youth ministry, but […]
A lot of us are now turning to technology as our sole means of communicating with students and families. We are all familiar with video in some way, whether it’s […]
Ministry friends, it would be insensitive to not acknowledge the current state of the world and the immediate challenge facing us due to COVID-19. How do we continue to reach […]
I have a garden in my backyard because I enjoy seeing something move from seed to seedling to growing plant to fruit (or vegetable, as the case may be). It’s […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to respond in a time of crisis. Show Notes and Quotes: Showing and modeling how to respond to a […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about the importance of taking time to plan and be intentional about the culture that you create. Show Notes and Quotes: […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about the habits of highly effective leaders and give three action steps that leaders can take today to improve their effectiveness. […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk with Ryan McDermott about calling students up and not out. This may seem like a subtle difference at first but has […]
Student ministry is not for the faint of heart. Being successful at it requires plenty of work and a lot time. There are times that you will feel overwhelmed: looming […]
If you were to go to any student ministry in the country and ask the question, “How many of you have divorced parents or know a friend with divorced parents?” […]
Seminary certainly doesn’t teach you this—what do you do in crisis situations? What’s your role when there’s injury, illness, devastation, or death? You will often be looked to in these […]
I will never forget the moment at camp when one of my leaders turned our camp into a military style boot camp complete with single file lines, drill sergeant sounding […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to challenge a generation to greatness. Gen Z students are longing to get involved with a cause, make a […]
I’ve heard many seasoned pastors tell funny stories of how something completely blew up in their face while leading a student ministry. Funny now, but definitely not humorous at the […]
I go to counseling. It’s a phrase that I never thought I would utter, especially in such a public way, but there it is. For a long time, I bought […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Katie Wylie about how vital counseling can be to ministry and life. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
Q: Where do you go after midweek youth ministry? A: 5 years ago, my best friend and fellow youth minister, Chad Higgins, and I started getting calls to help train […]
As humans, we have an automatic tendency toward isolation. But isolation in youth (or any) ministry is especially dangerous. Isolation leaves an opportunity for sin to take root, for selfishness […]
I love a good event. There’s just something about seeing a plan come together after months of work that is both exciting and exhausting in the best way. There’s also […]
In this episode, John Paul talks with producer Nathan about six key leadership competencies that ministry leaders need in order to be better leaders. Click the link below to download […]
For many student ministries, camp is the main event of the year—the opportunity to take your students away from all the distractions of their regular day-to-day and saturate them in […]
We believe that every youth minister needs to have a clear picture of what the world looks like when your ministry is headed towards success. Week to-week-wins are good, but […]
Ouch. Leaders are really important in student ministry—we have talked about this a lot. Leaders are critical for effective discipleship of teenagers. The reality, though, is that not every leader […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie talk about how to complete difficult tasks, revisit unfinished tasks, and how to prioritize the tasks that need to be accomplished in […]
“New year, new me.” We’ve all said it… January is unique in that it naturally brings a certain sense of goal-setting to your forethought. Whether those resolutions come to fruition […]
There is a fine line between being a leader who delegates well and one who is lazy. The one who delegates well (entrusts a task or responsibility to another person, […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Julie Plunk talk about creating a family mission statement and how it can impact families. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
Want to be an effective student pastor? Bring a team around you! In this week’s episode of Student Ministry That Matters, Ben talks about the key element that contributes to […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul alongside Andy McLean talk about how to equip parents to engage spiritually with their children. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director […]
Knowing when, what, and how to discuss things with teenagers is critical to actaully getting through to them. In this episode, Ben talks about evaluating students posture, speaking into their […]
In this episode of the winter edition of Like It or Spike It, Ben and John Paul decide what fun winter traditions they want to keep and which ones they […]
Every Christian is implored to have influence in their culture. This may seem like a daunting task for students – to do something “big” for God. In this episode of […]
To be a student pastor is to be a student of teenagers and their culture. Understanding teenagers, knowing their world, and being able to critically interpret it for the purpose […]
In this episode of the winter edition of Like It or Spike It, Ben and John Paul decide what fun winter traditions they want to keep and which ones they […]
If there is one word from the days of Gen X youth ministry that Gen Z students of today have taken and run with, it is “influence.” The word influence […]
I recently had introductory interviews with some students that I have set up to be student leaders in an area of our ministry. The very last question after going through […]
Choosing the right curriculum can be a daunting task. It’s one of the topics I’m frequently asked to talk about and my approach to choosing the right curriculum is a […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jeff Belcher about his Bible Study, Pray Like Jesus, and about what Jeff learned while writing the study. Ben Trueblood […]
On youth group night, any type of student has the potential to walk through the doors – church kid, skater kid, home schooler, professing atheist, etc. Details of their “social […]
Students will study many subjects throughout their lives, both inside and outside of school. While in school, students will study English, science, history, psychology, foreign languages and different levels of […]
The topic of parent ministry in any room of youth pastors can bring up a wide range of responses. Whether you love it or hate it—it’s important. We want to give […]
Watching students make unwise or ungodly decisions is difficult. But if we just expect their behavior to change apart from actually being transformed by God’s Word, the change will not […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about Black Friday and how it relates to student ministry. Black Friday is all about big items at huge discounts, but what […]
There’s one way to know if your students really understand what it means to share their faith—do you know what it is? One specific measurable can help you gauge whether […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about their favorite leftover Thanksgiving foods and what student ministry games could be played with all of the leftovers. Ben Trueblood […]
Every day is a gift, although sometimes I wish more had more recipients. As a youth pastor, you understand the importance of imparting lasting spiritual practices for student ministry. It’s […]
Disappointment, difficulty, and suffering happen to all of us. In these hard seasons, focusing on gratitude is a challenge and we are more vulnerable to attacks of the enemy. In […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Zac Workun about how to find soul care and coaching as a student pastor. Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast. Lifeway Students […]
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Students. Ben is passionate about investing in student ministry leaders like you. You can find more encouragement from Ben […]
The following post was written by Robb Hollifield. Robb serves as the senior high student pastor at Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. In addition to his role at Cross […]
This one is twofold—as a believer, your calling is to be an influence for Christ wherever you are—shining light into dark places. And as a student pastor, you also have […]
The following post was written by Robb Hollifield. Robb serves as the senior high student pastor at Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. In addition to his role at Cross […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Erik Reed, camp pastor and pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon TN. Erik talks about how he developed a theology […]
The following post was written by Royland Kirkwood. Roy serves as an elder and the student pastor for Shiloh Church in Jacksonville, FL and has 12 years of student ministry […]
The following post was written by Ben Trueblood, Director of Lifeway Students. Ben is passionate about investing in student ministry leaders like you. You can find more encouragement from Ben […]
Vision clarity is one of the most important things you can equip your leaders with. If you want everyone to be striving toward the same goal, you have to clearly […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to create a culture where students share the Gospel on a regular basis. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the […]
The following post was written by Robb Hollifield. Robb serves as the senior high student pastor at Cross Creek Church in Fountain, CO. If you really think about it, student […]
The following post was written by Royland Kirkwood. Roy serves as an elder and the student pastor for Shiloh Church in Jacksonville, FL and has 12 years of student ministry […]
Do you remember the moment you felt the Lord call on you to disciple teenagers? If your story is like many, you probably felt excitement, honor, and a desire to […]
Seven and a half years ago, I stepped away from full time student ministry in the local church to begin leading the student ministry area for Lifeway Christian Resources. Over […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how to measure and set goals in student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about how they prepare a sermon, what resources they use, and the time frame of each. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with David Platt about his new book and Bible study Something Needs to Change. David Platt talks about what he has learned […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Brent Crowe from Student Leadership University about why self-leadership matters. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul celebrate student pastors across the world who make an impact each and every day in the lives of students. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben talks with producer Nathan about lessons that he has learned through officiating sports that transfer into the world of student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves […]
In this episode, Ben talks with producer Nathan about leading from the second chair. All student pastors are in support roles at some level and knowing how to operate in […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jeff Wallace of Student Leadership University on the eight critical domains of leadership. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry […]
In this episode, Ben talks with Jana Magruder and Chuck Peters about the upcoming ETCH Family Conference. Learn how you can implement a family ministry plan for your church. Ben […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three crucial roles of a student pastor. Switching between these roles is a vital part of your success as a student […]
In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Todd Adkins about how to develop invested leaders in your student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Andrew Hudson about how creativity can be an important part of your ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, Ben, John Paul, and Mary Margaret talk with Chris Martin about social media and the impact it has on students today. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the unseen side of ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources […]
In this episode, John Paul, Mary Margaret, and Andy McLean talk about the importance of creating a culture for students to ask tough questions. “55% of students who left the […]
Serving Locally What comes to mind when you think about mission trips? The expense can often be a barrier for students and their families. Serving locally gives students the opportunity […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk about five mistakes new student pastors make. You will never have a mistake-free leadership experience. Hopefully, you will avoid mistakes by learning […]
In this episode, Ben and Mary Margaret talk through how to prepare for campus ministry this fall. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway […]
When was the last time you stopped and asked, “What are we accomplishing with our Bible study groups?” Between all the responsibilities a student pastor has to juggle each week, […]
The gospel is not merely a formula for salvation. We need to see our mission as more than merely getting students to understand and believe the gospel. Creation → Fall […]
In this episode, John Paul and Mary Margaret talk about the importance of friendships when serving in ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for […]
In this episode of Like It or Spike It, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about some of their favorite summertime activities. Ben Trueblood Ben serves as […]
“Do my students even care? Is anyone listening?” Not only are students going through a whole host of life issues, personal changes, and challenges but every student is different and […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about 7 ways to get rest this summer. Summer can be an extremely busy season so it […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and John Paul Basham ask the question, is camp still effective? Ben Trueblood Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with camp staff from FUGE and Student Life about funny stories, personal experiences, and how they have seen God transform […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Josh Hunter, Director of Student Life, about leadership and where great leaders get their start. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Bashan, and Mary Margaret West talk about what they wish they knew when they started out in student ministry. Ben Trueblood Ben […]
It’s hard to believe it’s time to watch another class of students graduate from high school and your ministry. Lifeway Students wants to make it easy for you to find […]
“Quick! She’s coming…” “He’s right over there! Do you think he saw me?” Dating. From daring feats of athletic show-offs to giggling girls, our students can seem most interested in […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Chris Swain, Director of Replicate Ministries, about how student ministries can make disciples that focus on time in the […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Steve Cherrico, Executive Director of First Priority Greater Nashville, about how First Priority can help you with your campus […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West continue talking about creating leadership habits for yourself when leading students. These habits are practical and you can start […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood, John Paul Basham, and Mary Margaret West talk about creating leadership habits for yourself and your volunteers. These habits are practical and you can start implementing […]
In this episode, Ben Trueblood and Mary Margaret West talk with Ryan McDermott, Director of students and young adults at Christ Fellowship. Ryan has over fifteen years of experience in […]
Creating a leadership pipeline provides a clear framework for people to learn and develop as leaders. It helps people know the responsibilities and expectations for each role on the pipeline. […]
In this episode, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West talk about the importance of creating a leadership pipeline for volunteers and students. Having a leadership pipeline creates clarity and […]
In this episode, John Paul Basham and Mary Margaret West give five tips to improve your organization and discuss the importance of organization as a student pastor. Ben Trueblood […]