This summer we (Word of Life) launched our new website and I am pumped about what I see. Then last month our missionary pages have been launched and after some training on how to use them we are ready to hit the ground running with our new sites. Calendar, leaders resources, articles, videos, podcasts and [...]
Commitment to Discipleship
Well, this is the final entry in my four week series on how to get your ministry year started right. I certainly have not covered everything, just a few things that God has place upon my heart. We have talked about Joy in Ministry, Planning and Evangelism. I want to conclude with a plea for [...]
Evangelism: The Lifeblood of Your Ministry
As you begin the new ministry year there is one question that ought to be on the forefront of your mind: “How are we going to reach the young people in our community with Jesus Christ?” I promise you it won’t happen by accident. The last time I checked, lost young people these days are [...]
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
Last week I started a series focused on starting the new ministry year off with a bang. This week we continue with talking about the importance of planning.
Nobody ever sets out on a journey to fail. I have never spoken to a salesman who says “my goal is to not sell anything” nor have I [...]
Starting the Ministry Year off Right
Over the next several weeks I would like to do a series that focuses on starting your ministry year with a bang. A new ministry year offers a fresh start; opportunities to do things right from the beginning. A new focus on what is important when it comes to ministering to people. This week I [...]
The Power of the Gospel
My family and I are currently at Word of Life Florida Youth Camp. We just spent a week here and are getting ready to spend another one. Last Saturday night we saw about 40 students accept Jesus as Savior. What an awesome sight. Then on this past Friday the students did cardboard testimonies. If you [...]
“Being”, not just “Doing”
The scriptures clearly teach that just because you find yourself in trials doesn’t mean you have sinned or done anything wrong to deserve it. With that being said it should be a time to evaluate and allow the Holy Spirit to search our lives for areas that need attention.
Without going into details, last week was [...]
Consequences
With our government leading the way, we have developed a society that thinks we need to take consequences out of the equation. I have been reading a lot in the Old Testament lately and it is obvious that as the lord dealt with His chosen people, consequences were a major part. You know how it [...]
Meaningful Conversations
If you work in youth or children’s ministry you undoubtedly have had countless discussions with the young people you minister to. Many times they are brief, seemingly insignificant conversations. One of the things I have learned over the years is that no conversation with a young person is insignificant. Each time they walk away after [...]
Stay In Touch With Your Students
You and I both have seen the youth leader that just tries a little too hard to stay cool. Whether it is the clothing or the way they talk they just are a little over the top. With that being said when I say that student ministry leaders need to stay in touch with their [...]
