Category: Youth Ministries
SPEAK conference challenges students to share now, consider call to ministry
The SPEAK conference has always had one thing at its core —the gospel. But this year, Scooter Kellum, youth ministry strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, wanted to add
Back to School: Spring Forward – in the Fall??
The back-to-school season is a stressful time for everyone in the youth ministry context. Parents are stressed over making sure their students are ready. Students, for the most part, are
YMLink Opens Students’ Eyes to Missions
Cody Hensley said working alongside students to build a deck for a homeowner in Birmingham was a meaningful experience. But even more meaningful was hammering alongside those teenagers while talking
Making the Most of Summer Camp
Can you smell the Axe body spray with strong undertones of body odor? Or maybe your back is already sore from sleeping on a bed that needed a mattress change
Avoiding the Summer Burnout
Summer is a big deal. Everyone speaks of summer with hope of rest, excitement of travel and time to enjoy their favorite hobbies or pastime. But as a student pastor,
Youth Ministry Outside the Walls of Church
When we consider youth ministry in the modern context, our minds likely turn to small group discussions, Bible studies, mission trips and worship services. But during the past year, with
Adventure Seeking: Reclaiming a Generation of Young Men for Christ
When I was in the eighth grade, my English teacher made us read The Hobbit. I remember seeing the size of the book, the size of the font, and absolutely
Gen Z, Current Events and Our Role as Student Pastor
If you are like me, you have been grieved deeply by the amount of political division we have seen in recent months. We are living in some of the most
What Does Your Future Look Like?
In the crazy times we live in, how do we make smart ministry decisions? What drives these choices? What defines your budget? What camp do you attend? What mission trips
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