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Jun 20,
2019

10 Ways to Identify and Develop Missionaries from Your Student Ministry

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By Erik Odegard Student pastors have a unique opportunity to raise up missionaries from within their student ministries. During the 2019 Student Pastor Summit at Midwestern Seminary, I had the …

Jun 7,
2019

The Painful (and Joyful) Christian Life

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By Robert Lane “God did not call us to a life of misery; He called us to a life of pain.” – Piper “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for …

May 14,
2019

The Virtue of Running Toward Danger

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Kendrick Castillo and Riley Howard made headlines last week because of their bravery in the face of evil. They sacrificed their lives for the lives of others and our nation …

Apr 30,
2019

Is Ecclesiology Really Important to Youth Ministry?

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“Hey man! Welcome to the Student Ministry! How are you?” “I’m good.” “Awesome. Is this your first time at church in a while, or have you been going somewhere else?” …

Apr 24,
2019

Discontented Youth Minister, Don’t Leave Too Soon

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By Seth Stewart Imagine, after working at the same church for more than eight years and leading missions trips internationally for two, you, a 30-year-old youth minister hosts a parent’s …

Apr 17,
2019

Rethinking Game of Thrones

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How are Christians supposed to think about Game of Thrones? Should we watch it? Should we avoid it? These are great questions that Christians have been asking for years. But, …

Apr 16,
2019

Religion, Science, & My Personal Philosophy on a Christian’s Education

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By Robert Lane Education is impossible to avoid. We don’t choose to be educated or non-educated. The only option we have is what we are educated in and the level …

Apr 9,
2019

How I Prepared to Teach Colossians to Students

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By Seth Stewart Start with a Long-Term Strategy I very rarely choose a book in isolation. Each year, I make sure my students get a healthy diet of Scripture. I …

Mar 19,
2019

Four Plumblines to Parent with Grace

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By Seth Stewart What does it mean to be a Gospel-centered parent? As a youth minister who is also a parent, I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I …

Feb 5,
2019

Why Do Men Love To Fish?

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By Robert Lane “Fish,” he said, “I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends.” ― Ernest Hemingway (The Old Man and …

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