What You Need For Powerful Small Groups
Something we say a lot around Church of the Nativity is that life change happens in circles. We believe that small groups at the adult, teen and kid...
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How To Find Committed Small Group Leaders
Life change happens in small groups. But, small groups only work if you can find the right people. People who will commit for the long haul. It can...
MYMU Admin
Aug 12, 2015
burnout
How To Avoid And Address Burnout
No one wants to face BURNOUT. It’s the threshold where everyone around you is irritating. Moving through the day is like running through mud. And at...
MYMU Admin
Aug 10, 2015
5 Components Of An Effective Crowd Program
A key to a consistent ministry is small groups. It’s small groups where teens go deeper. It’s small groups where life change can happen. But, it’s in...
MYMU Admin
Aug 7, 2015
5 Qualities of a Student Leader
An area of youth ministry that I struggle with is forming student leaders. The reason is because every attempt I had I found myself forming an...
MYMU Admin
Aug 5, 2015
Get The Most Out Of Your Volunteers
Volunteers are key to the growth and health of your ministry. It’s a challenge to recruit them and it’s another to get the most out of them....
MYMU Admin
Aug 3, 2015
How To Prevent Teens From Leaving Church After They Leave Home
It’s heartbreaking when you learn a former teen is no longer going to church. You feel like a failure and wonder, “Could I have done something more?”...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 22, 2015
5 Ways To Come Alongside Of Parents
Parents used to scare me. I used to think they were out to get me because many interactions were filled with criticism, disappointment and stress....
Christopher Wesley
Jul 20, 2015
Why Youth Ministry Needs To Exists
It’s a moment many of us face if you’ve been in youth ministry more than a month. It’s that moment when you are getting into your car or your bed…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 17, 2015
balance
7 Tips To Maintain The Balance Between Home and Work
My heart sinks when I hear my son say, “Daddy, I miss when you are away.” Between retreats, conference, and now travel for the book it gets hard to...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 15, 2015
Never Design Another Flyer
Today, I’m happy to introduce a great resource for youth ministers. ParishDesigner.com is a service for youth ministers and parishes looking to...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 13, 2015
4 Things Every Student Leader Needs To Know
Today we are at the Student Leadership Conference with Doug Fields. It’s something we’ve done with our students a few times and it’s a great way of...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 10, 2015