Part 3: FAQs [Part 3 of 4] So far we’ve addressed misplaced priorities in families, and overcoming three of the top challenges in developing a spiritual growth plan in families. While I’m certain we’re making progress, the list of questions generated by this topic feels exponential.…
How often do we give advice that it equivalent to adding EQUAL to cow manure to try to make it easier to swallow for the recipient of our advice? I don’t know about you all out there in ministry world, but for me I struggle with giving the 100% accurate, God-fearing guidance when people come to me with their problem.…
Serendipity is defined as the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Reading this article and finding out all who complete it receive $1,000 would be serendipitous. That won’t happen, but it sure would be great.…
I attended a workshop led by Craig McNair Wilson several years ago. Conference attendees and I were greeted by a sign at the door that instructed us to put away our pens or pencils and pick up a crayon for taking notes.…
This week, we are looking at some advice for responding to that one student who wants to know how they can serve in full time ministry. GIVE THEM MORE RESPONSIBILITY Raise the bar, raise it high! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Save big on our Graduation Gift Set.…
This week, we are looking at potential ways for responding to that one student who wants to know how they can serve in fulltime ministry. SHARE YOUR STORY After you have heard their story and celebrated their decision, take a little time to talk about your own journey into ministry.…
One of the great joys of serving in youth ministry is observing a powerful life-change in the heart of a teenager. It’s an honor to sit front and center when monumental decisions are made. It’s also humbling to be able to play a tiny part in God’s orchestration of a changed-life for the good of His kingdom.…
Don’t engage a battle just because you can win. This lesson is so difficult to learn. There’s a lot more to consider than just coming out on top. COUNT THE COST Slow down your reaction and take time to ask yourself, “What will it cost me to win?”…
As much as we hate to admit it, we haven’t won all of our battles over our years in ministry. We’ve come to believe what they say (“You can’t win all your battles”) is true. Reality mandates that there will be battles throughout the course of your ministry.…
Cliques are a reality for our students in their schools and community. Unfortunately, it is often a reality they face at church too. Cliques are the enemy of healthy community and ultimately the enemy of students hearing God’s best for them.…
