Planning Student Outreach Events Planning effective outreach events in student ministry requires more than good ideas and hard work—it takes intentional strategy. Outreach should begin with students themselves, since peer-to-peer invitations are far more effective than leaders relying solely on their own efforts. Students who are discipled well are best positioned to bring their friends […]
Planning Events and Scheduling in Student Ministry Effective event planning in student ministry begins with vision. Every event should be tied to a clear purpose—why it exists and how it aligns with the ministry’s mission. Using a framework like Gather, Grow, Go helps leaders structure their calendar: outreach events that draw students in (gather), discipleship-focused […]
Effective Preaching to Students Effective student preaching requires more than transferring seminary-level theology into a sermon. While depth is valuable, students—particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha—need teaching that is simple, memorable, interactive, and directly applicable to their daily lives. The challenge for ministry leaders is not simply delivering content but engaging students in a way […]
Recruiting and Equipping Volunteers in Student Ministry Recruiting and equipping volunteers in student ministry is essential because ministry is not meant to be done alone. Scripture calls leaders to equip the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:11–12), reminding us that the goal is not just to serve but to develop others who can […]
A familiar experience “Eyes glassed over. No one is engaged. A quiet sleepiness fills the room. Questions don’t get much of an answer.” But this isn’t just a one-time occurrence. This seems to characterize your whole youth group experience lately. Over time, fewer and fewer students show up. And those who do… well, you’re not […]
Are you a ministry leader seeking fresh strategies to engage children outside the Bible Belt?Join us for an engaging online seminar featuring Lifeway’s innovative curriculum, Hyfi! Designed specifically for churches navigating a changing cultural landscape, Hyfi equips you with engaging resources to nurture the faith journeys of children and students. part 1: overview Play Play […]
Next Gen Call-ins are quarterly online meetings of Next Gen leaders and workers in Illinois. Each quarter we will hear from a key Next Gen leader, get updates about opportunities in our state, and encourage one another. This call-in was with Chuck Peters. Before Lifeway, Chuck had a prolific career in television. He is a […]
Whether you are newly starting in Student Ministry, beginning at a new church, or working to launch a youth ministry in your church, here are some important considerations for long-term success. Personal Growth Leading Student Ministry isn’t just a matter of leading Bible studies or planning events. Ministry leaders must first be committed disciples of […]
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