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Author: Jen Willard

Jen Willard has served in youth ministries for over 10 years and is currently the Youth Pastor at Crossroads Church in Ellicott City, MD. Jen is married to Bryan and they have one daughter, Mia. Connect with her on Instagram @Jen.Willard.
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on December 6, 2022November 30, 2022

Finding Rhythms of Self-Care

At one point in my life, I was raising four children. There were six of…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on April 5, 2022November 11, 2022

4 Things to Say to Women in Ministry

In my ministry for over 10 years, I’ve had people say things to me like,…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on October 5, 2021November 11, 2022

Four Reasons Your Students Need a Retreat

Finding time away with your students can enhance your youth ministry exponentially. Some of the…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on March 30, 2021August 2, 2021

Teenagers Need Community, Here’s How You Can Help

The pandemic has shown all of us how much we truly desire connections and community…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on October 20, 2020February 2, 2021

Empowering Volunteers To Succeed In Ministry

Take just a moment to imagine what your church would look like if the only…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on January 22, 2019December 15, 2020

Helping Students Honor Their Parents in Tough Situations

I recently came across a brother and sister who wanted to become members of the…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018

How to Keep Your Volunteers

In ministry, it can be hard to recruit and train new volunteers. Every youth leader’s…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on October 1, 2018September 24, 2018

5 Steps to Kill a Culture of Bullying

1. Don’t Foster ‘Us and Them’ Language One way to enable a culture of bullying…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on August 9, 2018August 1, 2018

Sermon Planning in Youth Ministry

Fall is a time when we all begin to think about our priorities in ministry.…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on July 26, 2018July 12, 2018

Making the Most of Your Time with Your Senior Pastor

In many churches, time constraints can leave the staff continuously pulled in different directions. To…

  • by Jen Willard

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