Imagine Kaylee, a 7th grader who is new in town, comes to your youth group this week. Her mom made her. You want to make sure she feels welcome, so you greet her at the door with, “Ich bin sehr froh dass du hier bist.” She gives you the blank stare. “Bona sera principessa,” says…
It’s summer planning time! And for many youth ministries that means summer mission trips. Have you ever really asked yourself (or your congregation) why you offer service projects and/or mission trips to your youth? Why are service projects and mission trips so important to you and your ministry? “It’s a great way for our youth…
Stephanie Caro teaches a class about the tools necessary to build a thriving youth ministry in a small church at the National Youth Workers Convention in 2015.
Contributor – Bryant Johnson, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects 10 Ways to Remember What a Youth Said I was speaking with a youth at a church that we were doing a youth ministry assessment at. She was describing what she loved about one of their adult volunteers. “She always remembers what I say and asks…
Contributor – Bryant Johnson, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects After Eighteen Years On March 21st, 2015, I had the opportunity to officiate a wedding of two wonderful young adults. It was an opportunity that I could only say “yes” to. But it also caused me to reflect on a few things. My first thought was,…
Contributor – Bryant Johnson, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects You’ve likely heard these words recently as someone shares why they will miss your program this week. “I’ve got to get my homework done. Maybe I’ll make it next week.” Or, “Our calendar is just so busy with sports, school, and everything in between.” Busy is…
