Student Ministry – Page 2

STUDENT AWARD CEREMONY

I love providing memories for students! I tried to listen to our students and discover things they wanted do or be involved in. I then tried to prayerfully balance that against what they needed. As Youth Pastor of X-treme Se7en Student Ministries our students asked for a replacement type event for prom. They wanted to be ableContinueContinue reading “STUDENT AWARD CEREMONY”

THRIVING WITH PARENTS

Previously we talked about “surviving parents.” The term “surviving parents” denotes that we are playing defense and that we are merely “surviving” the situation. However, in ministry and in life I prefer to go on the offense. The focus of this post is to “thrive” with parents. I believe it is possible due to my pastContinueContinue reading “THRIVING WITH PARENTS”

KRISPY KREME TEACHING EXPERIENCE

We tend to view preaching and teaching in two separate lights. We see preaching as high energy and inspiring, yet we perceive teaching as low energy and mundane. Many view teaching in a “sit and get” fashion. People need a varied approach to teaching. Join me as we examine “Krispy Kreme®” to consider howContinueContinue reading “KRISPY KREME TEACHING EXPERIENCE”

PROGRESSIVE DINNER

A progressive dinner is an exciting way to get your students aquatinted with Godly leaders in your church. Pick some leaders homes to host a progressive dinner. You will need to do some planning with this so that you aren’t driving around too much. Basically start at one house with appetizers and once you are done haveContinueContinue reading “PROGRESSIVE DINNER”

GUIDELINES FOR A CREATIVE OFFERING

I am one of the crazy guys who actually LOVES taking up special offerings at church. I understand that giving must come from the heart, but I also believe that you have to teach students to give and you can have a fun time doing it! Here are some of my principles for taking upContinueContinue reading “GUIDELINES FOR A CREATIVE OFFERING”

SURVIVING PARENTS

I recently received a call from a newly minted youth worker who had just made a startling discovery. She had realized that students have parents. Yes, that’s right she realized that every student in her student ministry due to mere biology has parents. Or grandparents or aunts or uncles or family members that are surveyingContinueContinue reading “SURVIVING PARENTS”