5 Ways to Connect with Your New Student
I found myself sitting in a church pew for the second time in my life…
Tag: New Believers
Celebrating Faith Milestones
We have all been there before—kneeling at an altar on the last night of camp,…
Approaches that Suck the Joy Out of the Good News
If you died tonight, do you know where you will go? The question itself makes…
Using Youth Ministry Tools to Reimagine Evangelism
This past June, over 750 youth, youth workers, and youth pastors gathered at the 24th…
The Articles & the Creed: Connecting Students to the Church
As a youth pastor, when I taught membership classes to my students, I tried to…
It’s Not Just Thomas: A Framework for Thinking About Doubt
In 1978 two clinical psychologists coined a phrase to describe a common phenomenon. “Impostor syndrome”…
A Spiritual Formation Plan for Every Student
Written by Benjamin Kerns: I think we’re in agreement that the world of behavior management…
“Dos” and “Don’ts” of Discipling New Believers
With camps, retreats, and mission trips on the horizon, summers are always golden opportunities for…
Challenging a Broad Spectrum of Students
Written by Heather Lea Campbell: One of the things I love most about church is…
Running the Long Race Together
Youth ministry is fraught with all sorts of distractions and decisions. It’s really easy to…