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What To Do When Youth Group Conversations Aren’t Deep Enough

Youth pastor leading a small group discussion with diverse teenagers in a warm youth ministry space, with the title “What to Do When Youth Group Conversations Aren’t Deep Enough.”

Have you ever walked into your small group completely ready? You looked over your questions, took notes during the message, and even planned exactly what you wanted to ask. Then everyone sits down. You catch up for a minute, look around the circle, and ask, “So…what did you think about the message?” And…nothing. Suddenly every […]

4 Camp Takeaways from My First 4 Years in Ministry

blog post image feauring a Bible a camp lanyard with the title "4 camp takeaways from my first 4 years in ministry"

Camp is, without question, the most impactful rhythm in our ministry. It creates a space that students simply don’t get anywhere else. For a few days, they step away from the chaos and noise of school, family, phones, and drama. At camp, our students enter an environment where their attention can shift because they aren’t […]