Quick Fall Planning in Your Ministry: Fill the calendar with the topics your kids want to talk about

Try this easy approach to encourage your youth group to help you brainstorm ideas and plans for the new school year.
Topics: planning, calendaring, curriculum

When Small Groups Don't Work: How to fix what's broken

5 possible causes--and cures--for ministry small groups not working properly.
Topics: small groups, leadership

Small Group Leader Training that Works: You're only one person, so train your leaders well!

Doug Fields and Matt McGill offer 5 strategies for training youth ministry volunteers.
Topics: volunteer training, small group

5 Tips for Leading Great Discussions: It takes practice!

These 5 tips will help youth leaders keep the conversation moving.
Topics: small groups, discussions, leadership

Accountability Doesn't Have to be a 'Dirty Word': It's about building relationships, not feeling guilty

We all need to be deeply and truly known. But exactly how can accountability be transformative rather than just a requirement?
Topics: accoutability

7 Signs You're Serving Outside Your Area of Passion: "Red Flags" to Look for

Paying attention to these early warning signs of ministry fatigue might just save your soul and your ministry.
Topics: soul care, burn out

Recipe for Distraction #1: I'll just write it myself

Avoiding these pitfalls will help you stay focused on the priorities of your ministry.

Overcoming Burnout

Results from Len Kageler's study, question, and recommendations for avoiding burnout.

The Audacity of Hope

Sometimes we just need to say, "Nope. We're not doing it. Instead, were sticking to our vision!"

Interruption Eruption

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