Planning Student Outreach Events
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 […]
Feeling Stuck? The Four Roadblocks to Effective Leadership
Leadership doesn’t always flow—it often gets stuck. This resource identifies the four most common mental roadblocks leaders face and gives you practical ways to break through them. Learn how to reclaim vision, resilience, and confidence in your leadership.
Leading in the Age of Authenticity: 5 Skills Your Team Craves
Leadership today isn’t about titles—it’s about authenticity. Discover the five skills your team craves most: vulnerability, appreciation, awareness, a team mentality, and empathy. This guide will help you lead with both heart and mind in a way that builds trust and inspires growth.
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 […]
Illinois Baptist Women’s Ministry Assessment
Women’s Ministry Assessment
Is your women’s ministry really making disciples? This assessment helps leaders evaluate strengths, identify gaps, and align their strategy with the Great Commission.
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 […]
Starting Point: Building a Pathway for Women’s Discipleship
Women’s Starting Point
Every women’s ministry needs a pathway, not just a calendar. Starting Point equips leaders with simple, practical steps to disciple women from connection to commitment to mission.
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 […]