Using Social Media to Connect with Students
There are so many ways to use social media to get your message out or grow your ministry. Today we’re highlighting some ways that you can use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and tons of other social media...
View ArticleGearing up for Summer
Matt: Summer is just around the corner and for most student ministries that means a break in small groups. Summer means vacations for a lot of families so it’s easy to lose the momentum you have built...
View ArticleWhat to Expect at Camp
Steven: Camp is one of those things that Matt and I live for. We’re small group guys at heart, but summer camp is definitely our favorite event of the year. As camp is quickly approaching, we (and...
View ArticleRecognizing When You Need to Reboot
Matt: We all go through times when we need to restart a closer relationship with God. Summer can be a hard time for students to stay close in their walk with God if they are not meeting in a small...
View ArticleGod Uses Those Who Want to be Used
Steven: Every now and then, we as youth workers get phone calls we don’t want to get. For me, yesterday was one of those calls. I had a parent of one of my students call me at work to let me know that...
View ArticleOnly One Thing to Teach
If you could only teach one thing to your students this year, what would it be? Matt: I always want to make sure students know the value and benefit to a daily quiet time with God. A time where you...
View ArticleTeaching Students to Read and Apply the Bible
How do you teach students to read and apply Scripture? Steven: For me, this question has come up because of a huge change in thinking lately. I’m learning more and more about this topic, but a lot of...
View ArticleIs God Even Using Me?
What do you do when you feel like God isn’t using you? Matt: Sometimes when it seems like God is not using us or we are not having an effect in ministry, you need to step back and realize that God’s...
View ArticleHow do you develop student leaders?
How do you develop students in your small group into leaders? Steven: One of the biggest challenges (but also payoffs) for me is developing leaders in a small group setting. It’s not as difficult a...
View ArticleHow do you stay intentional with students?
How do you stay intentional with the students in your small group or youth group? Matt: To be successful in student ministry you need to be intentional in your relationship and dealings with students....
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