Youth Ministry
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2019
Preparing to Teach the Bible as a Youth Pastor
Summer 2019 It is imperative that we both faithfully interpret the Word of God and effectively communicate it to our audience. In this youth leader breakout, we look at principles …
2019
Starting Well, Running Well, and Finishing Well
Brody Holloway : Summer 2019 : Thursday AM During this session, Brody spoke to high school freshmen to prepare and encourage them as they embark on this new journey of …
2019
Youth Ministry Burnout: Christ-Centered Healing
Summer 2019 Pastors and youth pastors live in a pressure cooker from the burden of the calling, the demands of ministry, the scrutiny of others, and so much more. Many …
2019
10 Ways to Identify and Develop Missionaries from Your Student Ministry
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 …
2019
The Painful (and Joyful) Christian Life
“God did not call us to a life of misery; He called us to a life of pain.” – John Piper “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, …
2019
Ramadan: The Power of Stories
Stories are an integral part of how our culture and worldview are shaped. Since most Muslims are born out of eastern cultures, the meaning of stories for individuals and families …
2019
Courage, Terror, And Friendship In The Middle East
This story is from a former missionary that served as a teacher to Muslim students in the Middle East. The Taliban eventually pushed out all American-based schools in the area …
2019
Is Ecclesiology Really Important to Youth Ministry?
“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?” …
2019
Discontented Youth Minister, Don’t Leave Too Soon
Updated: February 28, 2025 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 …
2019
How I Prepared to Teach Colossians to Students
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 …