I had to make a pretty major change to our summer calendar this week. It was something I never really considered until I had to give it some serious thought, and we pulled the trigger. As I thought about the leadership principle that drove the decision, I realized the decision …
wes Guest Post: Don’t Carry the Load Alone
I’m turning over a new leaf today on the blog with the intent of making guest posts a regular part of the rotation. Today’s guest post is from a good friend–Ryan Connel. Student ministry has been my pursuit for 20+ years. I love it! It takes you on a roller …
Embrace Your Strength
How well do you know yourself? What settings do you find yourself naturally gravitating toward and thriving as a result? I work better in a collaborative setting. When I have the opportunity to work with a group of people, my creativity goes through the roof. For example, last year I …
Know Yourself: Trust Your Instincts
Have you ever seen Napoleon Dynamite? Unfortunately, the story that follows may make me seem a lot like Napoleon, and the comparison is very likely true. In high school, I was in FFA. As part of my FFA experience, I joined the Dairy Products judging team. Our contests did not …
6 Tips to Implement the 3 Questions
Let’s zoom in on local church ministry today. How can you use the 3 questions to help develop student leaders? (Not sure what the 3 Questions are? Click here to read more.) Teach them to ask the 3 questions. Make the 3 questions part of your language. Repeat each question …