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2020
Round Table: Why the Local Church Matters
[buzzsprout episode=’3435931′ player=’true’] Why does the local church matter so much? What is the value of being grafted into the local church, even as a teenager? The Snowbird teachers discuss …
2020
Round Table: Why Do People Think Youth Ministry is a Joke?
What does it take for a church (and youth pastor) to do student ministry well? Why do people think youth ministry is a joke? It is vital that churches have …
2020
King of Kings
We were created for eternity. This is a boot camp to prepare us to reign with Christ for eternity. The only thing that matters on that day is: “What did …
2020
The Anchor of Christ in the Storm of Depression
[buzzsprout episode=’3303922′ player=’true’] Depression and anxiety are real. And, Christians aren’t immune to them. But, there is a difference in how we deal with it. How are Christians able to …
2020
Why Passion in Ministry Isn’t Enough
By Greg Mathias It is not uncommon for me to sit across the table from a friend, colleague, or student and hear stories of burnout, disillusionment, and just plain weariness …
2020
Family Milestones and Parent-Child Discipleship
By Seth Stewart There comes a point as a student pastor when you realize that no matter how loudly and clearly you preach the Gospel, the message your students hear …
2020
Good Shepherds Always Point Their Flocks to the Great Shepherd
Anyone who has been a pastor for more than two minutes has likely felt the burden of what it means to shepherd God’s flock. We’ve all felt the pastoral pressures …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 4 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 4: From Managing Projects to Leading Members Luke 10:1-12 When we can make these shifts from needs to assets, from programs to domain engagement, from working …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 3 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 3: From Working for the City to Working with the City This shift is one of relationship and expectations. In regard to the relationship, this shift …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 2 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 2: From Programs to Domain Engagement This second shift is more organizational than personal. In other words, if you are in church leadership, this shift should …