Communication

Blessed To Be A Blessing

By Matt Erickson

 It is very important for us to learn about the nature of God and what it means to be His people.  We are blessed to be a blessing to others.

Distractions: Fighting Among Friends

By Xposed2Jesus

Do you find yourself in a tough time with a friend? Have your been arguing and can’t even remember what or who started it? Are you too busy pointing fingers instead of going to that friend to work things out? Don’t waste anymore time.

Getting Started in a New Church

By Erin Haligowski

Getting started in a new church? You've made it through the interviews and hiring process. God is calling you to lead this new ministry. Keep reading for some fantastic pointers from a Youth Ministry pro who knows.

How to Get a Student to Check His Attitude

By Dennis Beckner

Never say the word ATTITUDE to students if you want to them to hear anything you would say following the word attitude.

Evolution: The Devil’s Sneak Attack

By Xposed2Jesus

I can see why some people believe in the theory of evolution. I’m sure it sounds like a semi-plausible explanation to people who have been taught to think that way. Some of us, however, believe that there is a Creator who is all-powerful and all-loving. Give me God over primordial soup any day.

Youth Ministry Coaching vs. an Interim Youth Pastor

By Xposed2Jesus

“and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2

Transition in Ministry is Personal

By Xposed2Jesus

After searching, browsing and searching some more I’ve discovered there are many articles and blog posts written about transition in ministry but yet very little, if any at all, discuss the personal side of the transition. As a matter of fact I wrote an article about transition in ministry about four years ago and no where did I discuss the personal side.

Know Your Setting

By Matt Erickson

When I was a graduate student, I took a missions class called “Contextualization” as an elective. The class was essentially intended to equip missionaries for understanding the cross-cultural context, or setting, in which they were going to do mission work so that they could share the message of Christ in culturally astute ways. We discussed ethical issues like bribery, relational issues like polygamy, and theological issues like worship styles that fit the heart language of a people group.

Back To School Volunteer Youth Worker Training

By Dennis Beckner

Heading into the new school year, here are some blog posts youth pastors may want to pass on to volunteers.

When the Opposition is Strong (pt 2)

By Matt Erickson

This is the second of two posts related to my message at Brooklife Church recently entitled “Beyond Ordinary…When the Opposition is Strong.” My message looked at 1 Kings 18, where Elijah confronts Ahab and the prophets of Baal and Asherah on Mount Carmel.

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