This picture says so much about middle school ministry. Before you know it, it will be August.  A new school year will be upon you, your ministry, and the families in your church… and you will have a crop of … Continue reading →

  It’s Octoberfast. You can find out more about our student ministry’s emphasis via the link.  This month we are going to be moving through the themes of repentance, recovery, renewal, and reaching out. Element Students: Let’s start with repentance.  Let’s clean house as we embark on this journey.  One of the greatest things you can […]

Its October, and for our student ministry that means it is time to emphasize spiritual disciplines, with a heavy emphasis on fasting. We call it Octoberfast – a little cheesy, but it works. Leading up to this month we did a couple of series that emphasized prayer and the power of the Word of God […]

Lately, I have been blessed to journey with a band of brothers united with a common calling (student ministry) and a common mission as of late (serve/ encourage / resource other student pastors).  We are blessed to be a part of a national youth ministry board that is focused on helping student pastors receive free […]

As a student pastor, you see the teens you work with on their highest of highs and lowest of lows.  Lately, I have noticed the low-point conversations centering on a particular issue: trust.  Part of the definition of the word … Continue reading →

This is a free PDF of “notes from the trenches.” These are notes I’ve penned out through the years – print it out and hopefully it can provide a little insight, help you ask yourself some healthy questions, and help … Continue reading →

The road trip is one of the greatest things about student ministry.  Adventure.  Memories.  Laughs…God-awful smells from the back of the van.  This is the sixth post in a 6 part series on the things you should know before you … Continue reading →