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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 has one daughter, Mia. Connect with her on Instagram @Jen.Willard.
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on August 25, 2026August 18, 2026

Incorporating Interactive Prayer Experiences into Youth Gatherings

For young people life is often full of loud interactions, bright phone screens, and endless…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on April 14, 2026April 13, 2026

The Quiet Impact of Faithful Volunteers Students Never Forget

If you grew up attending a local youth group, I think it is safe to…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on November 17, 2025July 29, 2026

3 Tips for Helping Students Share Testimonies with Confidence

Opening space for students to share testimonies can be exciting and nerve wracking as you…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on February 25, 2025August 29, 2025

5 Details That Make Large Events Impactful

Planning large events that are impactful isn’t just about making big purchases and booking a…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Missional
  • Posted on August 27, 2024January 30, 2025

12 Ways to Bless Your Community

As a youth ministry, blessing your community might not always fall at the top of…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Discipleship
  • Posted on May 7, 2024January 30, 2025

3 Creative Strategies for Discipleship as School Seasons Change

This year, most of my student leaders are juniors and seniors. They jump in to…

  • by Jen Willard
  • Leadership Development
  • Posted on December 6, 2022March 22, 2024

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

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