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The Body is a Gift
2019's theme is "The Body." Each week our blog will focus on this. Today's blog is..... The Body is a Gift Felicia Fox is the Associate Pastor for youth, children, and discipleship at First Baptist Gastonia. She is a graduate of the...
The Body living in the in between
Our theme for 2019 is "The Body" so lets dive in today with the blog..... The Body living in the in between Eric Balmer is a student at Truett Seminary at Baylor University. He is pursuing his M.Div. (2020) and hopes to enter into...
The Body of Rum Raisin Bread
Our theme for 2019 is “The Body.” This is explored in our studies, our podcasts, and weekly in our blog. Today’s blog is titled…. The Body of Rum Raisin Bread Rev. Ben Brown is the Minister of Students at Second Baptist Church in...
The Body on my lawn
Our theme for 2019 is “The Body.” This is explored in our studies, our podcasts, and weekly in our blog. Today’s blog is titled.... The Body on my lawn Josh Beeler is the Associate Pastor for Youth and College at Central Baptist...
The Body of Christ is Sacrificial
Our theme for 2019 is "The Body." This is explored in our studies, our podcasts, and weekly in our blog. Today's blog is titled.... The Body of Christ is Sacrificial Zeke Stephenson is the Minister of Youth and Missions at Heritage...
Books and The Body
Our theme for 2019 is "The Body." This is explored in our studies, our podcasts, and weekly in our blog. Today's blog is titled.... Books and The Body Ali is currently on staff as Minister to Youth at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco,...
The Body of Christ is Larger
Welcome to 2019! This year our focus and theme is on "The Body." This will be woven throughout our studies, blogs, podcast, and more. Without anymore delay, our first blog of 2019....... The Body of Christ is Larger Originally from...
The Life and the Method to the Madness
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with.... The Life and the Method to the Madness Jamie Mackey is the Minister to Students at First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama. Jamie has been doing this ministry with...
The Life that Speaks
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that them with.... The Life that Speaks Chris Cherry is an ordained minister with over nine years of experience in student ministry. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Tory and...
The Life of Thomas
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with..... The Life of Thomas: Why Doubting Leads Us Closer To the Divine. Justin Cox serves as the Minister to Students at First Baptist Church Statesville, N.C. He is a CBF...
The Life of the Teen Guru
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with.... The Life of the Teen Guru Felicia Fox is the Associate Pastor of Students & Families at First Baptist Mount Olive. She is a graduate of the M. Christopher White...
The Life of the Former
This year's theme is "The Life." Today we explore that with.... The Life of the Former… Andrew Shaffer is the Minister to Youth and Their Families at First Baptist Dalton, GA. He is a graduate of Mississippi State, Samford and Truett...
The Life of Uncertainty
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with..... The Life of Uncertainty Steve Cothran has served since 1990 as Youth Minister at 3 churches in 3 states--Florida, Kentucky, and North Carolina--and is now the...
The Life on the Air Mattress
Our theme this year is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with.... The Life on the air mattress Glenn Maddox is the Missions Mobilizer for the Baptist General Association of Virginia. He’s a graduate of the University of Virginia and...
The Life of a Big Kid Minister
Our theme for 2018 is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with..... The Life of a Big Kid Minister Brittani grew up at Crescent Hill and joined the staff in March 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville and Baptist...
The Life of…. a female youth minister married to a male elementary school teacher
Our theme for 2018 is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with... The Life of…. a female youth minister married to a male elementary school teacher Megan is a huge University of Tennessee fan who grew up in Knoxville. After graduating...
The Life of a Multi-Ministry Associate
Our theme for 2018 is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with.... The Life of a Multi-Ministry Associate Lauren McDuffie is the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Morehead, Kentucky. She graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity...
The Life of the Seminary Student/Youth Minister
Our theme for 2018 is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with..... The Life of the Seminary Student/Youth Minister Jonathan Balmer is an M.Div candidate at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. He serves as...
The Life of a Folk Singer
In 2018 our theme is "The Life." Today we explore that theme with.... The Life of a Folk Singer Rev. Ben Brown is the Minister of Youth at First Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Va. Ben is a native of Virginia and has degrees from Virginia...
2017 Blog Articles
The Story about the Girl who Disappeared
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of First Fruits
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of CCM
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story music tells our Youth
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of When the Mission Trip Came Home
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of Mark 6 and Sidewalk Chalk
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of the trip that almost did me in
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of the Question
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of My Gold-Medal Summer
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of my call to ministry and why it is important
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of my favorite youth events
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
The Story of traveling in Bath, England
This year’s theme is “The Story/The Stories.” Each week our blog will focus on a story from a youth minister. We hope these stories help inspire you in the great work you are doing, as well as let you know you aren’t alone in the crazy, sweet, often hard to fathom...
2016 Theme: The People
The People I want my students to meet
Every week this year we are exploring the theme "The People." Today we dive in to..... The People I want my students to meet Tim Schindler serves as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Ministry Development at Georgetown Baptist Church...
The People whose children play sports
Every week this year we are exploring our theme of "The People." Today we are talking about.... The People whose children play sports While a Missouri-native, Abby Pratt currently lives in Richmond, VA where she serves as the...
The People who keep me sane
Every week this year we are exploring the theme "The People." Today we dive in with...... The People who keep me sane Rev. Anita Laffoon earned her Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, and is...
The People who deserve appreciation
Every week this year we are exploring the theme "The People." Today we think about...... The People who deserve appreciation Felicia Fox is the Associate Pastor of Students & Families at First Baptist Mount Olive. She is a...
The people who make this blog possible
Every week this year we are focusing on the theme of "The People." Today we dive in to explore..... The People who make this blog possible! Andrew Noe is the Director of Faithways Academy at Georgetown College, and the moderator of...
The People plowing through homework
Every week this year we are diving in to the theme "The People." Today we look at..... The People plowing through homework Andy Farmer is the Minister to Students at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. We are called to exegete our contexts, which...
The People I don’t thank enough
Every week this year we are exploring the theme of "The People." Today we jump in with...... "The People I don't thank enough" Rev. Anita Laffoon earned her Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA,...
The People we need in our youth groups
Every week we focus on our theme for the year "The People." This week's blog is about..... The People we need in our youth groups Daniel Potter is originally from Chapel Hill, NC and is a third year M. Div student at the Wake Forest...
The People you least expected to be leaders
Every week this year we are exploring blogs related to our theme "The People." Today we jump in with.... The People you least expected to be leaders Rev. Sarah Boberg is the Minister of Youth and Children at First Baptist Church in...
The People who show up
Every week this year we are exploring the theme of "The People." Today we jump in with..... The People who show up Carol Harston has served as Minister to Youth at Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2007. Born and...
The People who taught me how to really give
Every week this year we are exploring the theme of "The People." Today we jump in with...... "The People who taught me how to really give." Adam Tarver is the Minister to Youth at West Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. He...
The People who keep us sane
Each week this year we focus on our theme "The People." Today we explore... "The People who keep us sane" While a Missouri-native, Abby Pratt currently lives in Richmond, VA where she serves as the Associate Pastor of Youth and...
2015 Blog Articles
What is the value of doing an international mission trip with youth?
"What is the value of doing an international mission trip with youth?" Andrew Noe is the Student Minister at Rosemont Baptist Church in Lexington, KY, and the moderator of this blog. He enjoys superheroes, and trying to be funny. He is married to the wonderful...
What do you enjoy about doing international mission trips?
"What do you enjoy about doing international mission trips?" While a Missouri-native, Abby Pratt currently lives in Richmond, VA where she serves as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission at Central Baptist Church. Abby graduated from Wake Forest University School...
How do you try to create/deepen community in your youth group?
While most of our topics this month have been on getting the youth focused on a community other than their youth group, we can't neglect the power of that group. Drama, frustrations, and just not spending time together, can often be hurtful to a youth community. The...
How do you as a minister connect to the community?
Our youth in the community, our youth in the church community....but what about us. As ministers we often can forget to engage anyone except our congregation. How do we keep one foot in the community to know it's needs, and one foot in the church to lead it to fill...
How do you help youth plug in to the church community?
We are focusing on community this month. Our last post was about the community surrounding the church, but today we are focusing on the community inside the church. Often youth can become their own community, and rarely if ever interact with the large church...
How do you help your youth connect to the community surrounding them?
It is August and we are switching from our recent Top 10 entries, to focus on a new subject. Community. It is a word we through around a lot in churches, and as youth ministers it is sometimes hard to help youth grasp the idea. Our first question in our community...
Top ten influential books in your ministry
We all know books are a great resource. The problem is finding time to read all the great books. This week we offer a small glimpse through one minister's eyes of.... "Top 10 influential books in your ministry" Ginny Richardson serves as the Pastor for Youth and...
Top ten things you want to do for parents
This week we are short and sweet and to the point. It is the middle of summer, so I am betting all youth ministers are okay with that. We talked about parents last week, and we continue that this week with.... "Top 10 things we want to do for parents" Kristin is a...
Top ten things you want parents to say about youth ministry
We explored our hopes and dreams in relation to youth last week, but we all know youth ministry isn't just about teenagers. We have to minister to whole families most of the time, especially the parents. How do we equip them, how do we walk along them, etc? That means...
Top ten things you want youth to say about youth ministry
We all have hopes and dreams for the youth and ministries that we are a part of. Sometimes putting those hopes into words helps us to understand what we want, and how to move towards it. Today is a great example of trying to put some words to what we hope happens in...
Top Ten things you want your youth to learn while in youth ministry
We are half way through our summer of top tens! I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am. Summer is so busy for youth ministers so hopefully today's post is encouragement and a reminder of why we do what we do... "Top 10 things you want youth to learn while in youth...
Top Ten joys of youth ministry
Last week we expressed our frustrations. Most of those probably resonated with many youth ministers. Today we keep it short, sweet, and beautifully written. While it is good to struggle together, we must also focus on the joys. Which is what we do today with.... "Top...