Planning Events and Scheduling in Student Ministry
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 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 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 […]
Engagement Revolution: Transform Content into Social Media Gold
Leadership University
Leadership U – Empowering the Next Generation of Church Leaders Join Associate Director Paul Westbrook in Leadership U, a transformative leadership development program designed to help churches cultivate high-capacity volunteer leaders, potential staff, future pastors, and church planters. This course will guide you through seven essential leadership traits inspired by the life of Jesus, including […]
DOMINO EVANGELISM STRATEGY
Every church wants to reach more people who don’t know Jesus, but few actually do. The pastor can’t do it all himself. A few people naturally passionate about sharing their faith can’t do it either. What is missing is a clear, church-wide strategy. In this 4 part training session, you will learn about the Domino […]
10 MISTAKES YOU DON’T WANT TO MAKE IN YOUR VBS
Vacation Bible School is still one of the most effective ways for many churches to reach children and their families in the local community. But just because your church has years of experience holding VBS, it doesn’t mean that you can put your VBS on autopilot. In this series of 10 videos, IBSA staff and […]
Hyfi Preview
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 […]