Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” Matthew 18:5 If you have never thought about your nursery being a ministry, I hope these few thoughts will change your mind! Your nursery workers may be the first contact parents (visitors) have with the church and their impressions are important. Parents want…
It is interesting how collective subconscious forms within organizations and people groups. Without people ever really talking about a subject in much detail they can often begin to collect around a given topic, adopt a common set of vocabulary and then ultimately become a substantive force to be reckoned with. It is very interesting that…
Imagine Kaylee, a 7th grader who is new in town, comes to your youth group this week. Her mom made her. You want to make sure she feels welcome, so you greet her at the door with, “Ich bin sehr froh dass du hier bist.” She gives you the blank stare. “Bona sera principessa,” says…
It’s summer planning time! And for many youth ministries that means summer mission trips. Have you ever really asked yourself (or your congregation) why you offer service projects and/or mission trips to your youth? Why are service projects and mission trips so important to you and your ministry? “It’s a great way for our youth…
Whenever we tell people we are doing another Hatchathon, we get the fun of seeing the same confused expression again! In this video, Kenda and I sat down to give a very quick explanation of exactly what happens at a Ministry Incubators’ Hatchathon and why you might either want to experience one for yourself…
Stephanie Caro teaches a class about the tools necessary to build a thriving youth ministry in a small church at the National Youth Workers Convention in 2015.
Contributor – Bryant Johnson, Lead Consultant with Ministry Architects 10 Ways to Remember What a Youth Said I was speaking with a youth at a church that we were doing a youth ministry assessment at. She was describing what she loved about one of their adult volunteers. “She always remembers what I say and asks…