As a former youth pastor, I found that the one event every year that brought more buzz than anything else we did was Word of Life Reverb. It was never hard getting students to participate. In fact, if I had ever thought about skipping it, I would have probably had an uprising among our youth. …
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Many of you have returned from a summer camp experience where your students are on fire for the Lord like never before. They may have thrown a stick in the campfire, symbolizing their desire to grow spiritually and dedicate their lives to God. Some may have made a salvation decision at camp and are ready …
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Do you want to know where you can find the vast majority of teenagers in your community five days per week, nine months of every year? I can tell you exactly where they will be—on a school campus somewhere near your home, probably close to your church. There is no place in the world like …
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Editor’s Note: The following article is based on Word of Life’s “Small Groups Leadership Pathways” course, which is specifically designed to assist youth ministry leaders, whether veteran or new, in developing their ability to lead in small groups. The points mentioned below are explained in further detail in the course, which is available at https://youthministry.wol.org/courses/small-group-leaders-path/. …
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Teens really want to be in God’s Word—but most of them don’t know that yet! Having a daily quiet time can be exciting as a time of growth in our walk with the Lord and as sweet fellowship with our Savior; yet, it is a discipline that is learned and developed. So, how do we …
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“We’re not in Kansas anymore!” If you’re familiar with the movie classic The Wizard of Oz, you know Dorothy said this as she stepped out of her sepia-toned, tornado-blown house into the technicolor dreamworld of Oz! I am guessing that I’m not the only youth leader who feels like we are “not in Kansas anymore” …
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Do you ever make assumptions? Sometimes, I do. I assume this doctor I am seeing knows what he is doing. I am pretty sure that guy is going to stop at the red light. I assume I will get to my destination safely. I think that student is saved. Several months ago, we were contacted …
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Take a look at teams and how they improve. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a sports team or a group assignment at your workplace. What you will see is coaches or team leaders drawing their members together to review their past efforts and make plans to adjust in the next cycle, whether it’s the next …
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You’ve probably heard it said that a three-band chord is not easily broken, and that principle is true. A rope that consists of braided strands is far stronger than the sum of those strands themselves. The reason for this is that a cord of multiple strands has a greater capacity to stretch. It won’t stretch …
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The testing is done. Prom is over. Senior year is finished. The next stage of life is about to begin. The choices, decisions, and questions that students have in their senior year can feel overwhelming. Where should I go to school? How will it be paid for? What do I want to study? Will I …
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When I first moved from Brazil to the United States, I did not know the culture, lifestyle, or customs. I did not even know the language. I found myself confused, frustrated by not knowing the language, and occasionally, overwhelmed. I was disconnected. It was like I was in a thick fog at times. I just …
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Public schools in America are the best places to reach students with the gospel. The combination of lost young people, campus missionaries, resources, and opportunities should inspire someone with a burden for students. Most likely, there are hundreds of students that need to hear the gospel at public school campuses in your area. There are …
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