In this special Labor Day episode we wanted to take some time to tell a couple of stories that we hope may serve to encourage leaders who sometimes ask, "is it worth it?" when the fruit of our labor is not immediately evident. These stories remind us of Paul's word in 1 Corinthians 15:58 as he encourages the Corinthian believers that their "labor in the Lord is not in vain."

• Ravi Zacharias' Story

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Events are great avenues to gather large groups of people, create shared memories and serve as a launching point for further conversations. But none of that happens without leaders who intentionally and relationally engage in all phases of that event. In this episode we discuss what those phases are and how you can engage not only to ensure a successful event but also to deepen relationships in the process.

• Great ideas for after the event

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People want to be known but don't always want to make the first move. That's why as ministry leaders it's our responsibility to step closer to people to initiate relationships. But we recognize that is not always the easiest step to take. In this episode we share some of our worst first attempts to engage new students and offer some encouragement for anyone who has had similar experiences. It can be scary, but it's a step we must continue to take.

• Visit us online

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Ministry is most effective in the context of authentic relationships. Those relationships have to start somewhere, but for many of us, meeting new people can be extremely difficult. In this episode we offer a few suggestions that will help you get out, meet a few people and have some fun doing it.

• Visit us online

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Last week we spoke with Ryan Weaver about the importance of boundaries. This week we're sharing more of that conversation. In this episode, we discuss four key areas of our lives in which good boundaries could lead to greater health.

• Intro (0:00)

• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

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When we first start out in ministry we want to save the world - every person, everywhere. But that desire, while good intentioned, can quickly lead to burnout or erode the health of the leader. That's why setting boundaries is so important. In this episode we explore the benefits of boundaries for healthy ministry leaders.

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• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

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In this episode we explore the value of collaborating with other churches and organizations in your community and discuss why it's so difficult at times.

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• Week 1 of Ministry Essentials: Prayer

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In this episode you will be challenged to consider how you can become a Bible teacher in any context as we continue our series on Ministry Essentials with a discussion about faithful Bible teaching.

• Intro (0:00)

• Week 1 of Ministry Essentials: Prayer

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This week is the third installment of our Ministry Essentials series focusing on adults who empower. In this episode we look to scripture and current research to understand the importance of empowerment and discover a model for how to do it.

• Intro (0:00)

• Week 1 of Ministry Essentials: Prayer

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This episode drops as part 2 of our summer series in which we are exploring essential, foundational components to healthy and sustainable ministry. This week Loren Hayes joins us to discuss the importance of loving relationships.

• Intro (0:00)

• The Five Essentials of Youth For Christ

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