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An Interview with Radical Parents

Have you heard about Radical Parents? They’re doing some really cool things to help resource parents and youth workers. And a couple of weeks ago, I got to be a part of their podcast! Back in April at...

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How to Do Small Groups Better in 2015

The first week of the New Year is here! If you’re like most people, you’re probably starting to think about all the things you want to do better in 2015. A better workout routine. Better friendships....

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The Lead Small Culture Book Club

Last week, I told you about a little online community that is rallying around this big question: How can our churches do small groups better in 2015? And now, that little community is becoming a...

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Challenging Your Volunteers… Without Scaring Them Away

I’ve written before about this idea of making bigger asks from your volunteers – especially your small group leaders. I love this topic. But if you’re going to talk challenging your volunteers with...

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How to Brainstorm Using Creative Boards

Last week, I shared a photo from one of our creative meetings here at the Orange offices. Most of the time, when I post a picture of the creative boards we use for our meetings, I get a question or two...

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Conversations with Small Group Leaders

This month, I got the chance to collaborate with my friend/hero Brooklyn Lindsey on an ebook called Conversations with Small Group Leaders: How Giving and Receiving Feedback Can Transform Your Culture....

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OC15 | Building a Teaching Strategy for Middle Schoolers

This week, I had the chance to teach a couple of breakout sessions at The Orange Conference 2015! Here are my notes (as promised) from the session I co-led with the great and smart and super awesome...

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A Brand New Devotional For Students That I Really Super Love

Okay guys. I have a confession to make. Don’t be mad, but… I hate devotionals.  Well, not really. I love the idea of devotionals. But sometimes it feels like I’m unimpressed by, like, 98% of the...

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7 Things I’ve Learned from 7th Graders

This week, I was a substitute small group leader. Now, here’s the thing you need to know about being a substitute small group leader: when you sit down for the first time with a bunch of middle...

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20 Things Small Group Leaders Do on Youth Trips

Hey, ministry leaders. We put a ton of work into our student camps, trips, and retreats, don’t we? I mean, between the budget, programming, transportation, food, questions from parents, the...

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You’re Invited to a Middle School Ministry Tribe Gathering!

Okay people, I’m going to get straight to the point. We are having a party. And I want you to come. That’s correct. It’s a party just for the middle school ministry tribe. It’s for ministry leaders....

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Youth Ministry Answers is Back from Vacation!

EVERYONE. Great news! After a few months of summer vacation, our podcast Youth Ministry Answers is back in action! We’re kicking off a new season of episodes with an interview with Adam McLane about...

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THE CAMPFERENCE | Building a Better Teaching Strategy

This weekend, I had the chance to hang out at The Middle School Ministry Campference and teach a couple of seminars! Here are my notes (as promised) from the session I co-led with my favorite husband...

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Introducing: Youth Ministry Labs (Plus a Chance to Win $100!)

Okay guys, I’ve got some BIG NEWS as well as a BIG PRIZE to tell you about. First… THE BIG NEWS A couple of weeks ago, Kenny and I started making a few mentions here and there about a top secret...

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5 Reasons to Experiment in Youth Ministry

A couple of years ago, Kenny and I paid a visit to The Exploratorium in San Francisco. Ever been there? It’s pretty amazing. It’s a gigantic interactive science museum packed with over 600 experiments...

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The Only 3 Things We Need to Teach in Youth Ministry

If you’re like most youth workers, you’re constantly trying to figure out the most important things to teach your students and the best time to teach those things. There are so many stories, books,...

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Weird January Holidays to Celebrate in Youth Ministry

THIS POST IS PART OF A 12-PART SERIES ABOUT WEIRD HOLIDAYS IN YOUTH MINISTRY. SEE THEM ALL RIGHT HERE! I’ll be honest, guys. I am always looking for an excuse to have a party. Since you’re in youth...

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Weird February Holidays to Celebrate in Youth Ministry

THIS POST IS PART OF A 12-PART SERIES ABOUT WEIRD HOLIDAYS IN YOUTH MINISTRY. SEE THEM ALL RIGHT HERE! As you may have heard me say recently, I am always looking for an excuse to have a party. It’s...

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3 Books I Read in January

Last week, while I was complaining on Instagram about my inability to decide which book to read next, someone said what is possibly the truest thing anyone has ever said about me: “I love how much I...

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