Next-Gen Ministry
Eight Ways Loving the Next Generation Matures Us as Pastors
Next Generation Ministry is often viewed by many as preparation for the “real” ministry of shepherding adults. Yet […]
Youth Ministry
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- Pastoral Ministry
A Word to Pastors, Student Ministers, Student Leaders, and Churches
I was 13 years old, and I attended church for the first time in my life. Over the […]
- Holiness
We Need Holy Youth Pastors
What my students need most from me is my personal holiness.There has been no shortage of discussion surrounding the reasons why there is an exodus of 18-year-olds that walk away from Christ and his church after graduation. Plenty of contributing reasons exists, such as: they weren’t integrated into the life of the church, they did not see Christian faith modeled at home, or their youth ministry was centered around entertainment.
- Preaching
The Need for Expository Preaching in Student Ministry
Teenagers are hungry for the glory of God and they don’t even know it (John 4:10).Often in student ministry, we lower the bar for our teenagers. We assume that they are coming to our gatherings merely to enjoy games and hype instead of Christ and him crucified. In reality, teenagers are searching for a joy that is greater than the cheap pleasure the world is offering them.
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