Don’t Let Curriculum Shortchange Your Ministry
Curriculum and resources are incredible aids in ministry, especially for new youth pastors. But they can also hinder your growth and shortchange your students if you rely on them too much.
YPT Podcast Episode 22: Asking Questions to Prompt Deep Conversations (Hartman & Bradley)
Every youth leader knows how challenging it can be to facilitate meaningful and deep conversations. It can be so discouraging to prepare for meaningful ministry only to receive one-word answers and silence. This episode of the podcast discussed how youth workers can learn to ask better questions that prompt meaningful conversations.
Fill Their Cup
“How long should I teach at youth group?” This is a common question new youth pastors ask. In the midst of competing emphases on expository preaching and the reality of students’ attention span, it’s hard to know what our teaching should look like in youth ministry. Here’s a basic framework to help you evaluate your teaching.