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9 Core Values to Shape Student Ministry

The “faith” of most teenagers in the church is *Moral Therapeutic Deism. At Southwestern, we prepare ministers who will give teenagers the antidote to that tragic perspective.
May 24, 2021
Church Health

Tips for Welcoming a New Youth Pastor

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May 24, 2021
Church Health

Recognizing Spiritual Transformation

An assignment without a means of measuring success normally ends in frustration or abandonment. In the church, our work is to make disciples. But can you really measure discipleship?
May 24, 2021
Church Health

New to Ministry Tips

Are you new to ministry? Recently answered the call? Here are some tips to get you started!
May 24, 2021
Church Health

Key Issues in Youth Ministry: Communication & Logistics

Student Pastors both paid and volunteer have been notorious in years gone by for not excelling at communication and organization. The purpose of this design guide is to give practical ideas and thoughts to Student Ministry leadership that will aid in effective communication and planning in the local church.
May 24, 2021
Church Health

Intentional Teaching in Youth Ministry

What is the goal of youth ministry? Ephesians 4:11-12 states, “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and...

May 24, 2021
Church Health

Outreach in Student Ministry

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May 24, 2021
Church Health

Connect Youth to the Overall Church

A great question for a church to ask is, “How are our students being utilized in the overall structure of the church?” The church is a body, and the teenagers are an integral part of that body. Students need places of service and interaction in order to feel a part of the church as a whole. Research indicates that the more students are involved in intergenerational relationships, the better they “stick” with the church post high school graduation. (See research in Sticky Faith by Kara Powell.) One of the goals for student ministry is to see youth be able to function in a church as they become young adults. To facilitate this, students need experience working alongside and building relationships with adults so that the transition is smoother when they enter young adulthood.
May 24, 2021
Church Health

Explore Your Call

Explore Your Call is an effort to mentor, to resource, to network, to build relationships, and to prepare those that are being called.
May 24, 2021
Church Health

Discipleship Begins and Ends with Evangelism

Discipleship Begins and Ends with Evangelism
May 24, 2021
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