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Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 2)

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:44 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Overcoming the fall doldrums will give you a new pattern and rhythm to your ministry and will encourage your students.

Battling the Fall Doldrums (Part 1)

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 3:31 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
The fall doldrums refer to the short season after the end of summer and back-to-school season and before the Christmas holiday ramp-up.

Three Principles

From Deep Thoughts by Gman on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 @ 2:21 PM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
Paul wrote, "I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14 Three Principles that governed Paul's journeys and can apply to us today. They are: Dependence on God Acts 13:1-4 tells us Paul was intentional in his reliance on God. His choices were the result of God's promptings. This dependence also enabled Paul to demonstrate joyful perseverance in his travels. Prison couldn't dampen his praise (Acts 16:25). Even when he had been stoned and left for dead, he "got up and went back into the city" (Acts 14:20).We can also depend on the Lord to empower us during difficult circumstances. No Lone Rangers Paul understood the value of companions and teamwork. In Acts 9, Ananias restored his sight and Barnabas introduced Paul to the other apostles. On all three of his recorded missionary journeys, Paul traveled with at least one companion. E Paul did not journey alone. Journeying with others provides encouragement and accountability. Humility Despite his confidence, Paul had an attitude of humility. He considered himself "the least" of the Lord's people (Ephesians 3:8). Paul was a powerful speaker, but he relied on the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit rather than on persuasive words. We also need humility when relating to others. When we demonstrate humility before God, our traveling companions, and those we serve, God receives all the glory. http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/ZioO

6 Back-to-School Conversation Starters

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:36 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Try these back-to-school conversation starters to invite youth into more substantial discussions. Don't be afraid to go deeper!

Getting Ready for the School Year

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 2:02 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
As you're getting ready for the school year, have you thought about how the changes will impact your family?

10 Signs You Belong to a Healthy Church

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 11:34 AM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
When you plug into a church that is getting it done, it's a true blessing.

Summer Ministry's C+ Temptation

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 4:04 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Maybe your summer youth ministry already crushes. If so, keep the momentum! If not, change things up, and don't cave into the C+ temptation.

Summer Is a Liar

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 3:42 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Summer is a serial liar. Summer is NOT a slower time for youth ministry, and it's NOT chock-full of margin as it might claim.

When Sports Come Before Church: 3 Tips for Christian Families

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 4:50 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
How do you react when sports come before church for teens and parents? Read on for one insider's thoughts on this challenging subject.

Solving Your Top 5 Mission Trip Problems

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:35 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
We want to attack mission trip problems in creative ways to streamline our trips and tear down barriers that keep us from our ministry focus.

5 Imperatives for Maximizing Your Summer Recovery Days

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 4:35 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Make the most of your days off during the summer. Here's some "veteran advice" for your summer recovery days.

30 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Teens (Youth Ministry Edition)

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 8:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Summer is here, and that means youth ministers have all the time in the world. (Ha!) Although my summers are crazy busy, I love these month. That's why I created a summer bucket list for teens.

Train Students To Be 'In but Not Of' the World

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 4:00 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
"In but not of" youth ministry means we stop living in a Christian subculture and we train young people to think critically about their cultural influences.

What were you like in the 90s?

From Deep Thoughts by Gman on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 8:07 AM PST
in the "Blog" Category.
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Helping Students Transition From Children's Ministry to Youth Group

From ChurchLeaders.com Youth Leaders on Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 2:41 PM PST
in the "Articles" Category.
Heading from children's ministry to youth group is so much more than a "new adventure" for kids. It's symbolic of growing up.