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We’re all familiar with the metaphor: Sometimes, as Christians, we experience “mountain top” events. As a youth worker, we often hope the events we plan will be mountain top events. We hope that when we design a retreat weekend or a camp, these events will be moments where our students experience God’s presence. That’s not a bad thing to hope for. But there is another side of mountain top events that can be slightly problematic. Let us tell you what it is and how you can overcome it in your student ministry.

It is inevitable. Eventually, the shine and the glow of your small group is going to wear off. What do you do once that has happened? Andy and Robbie have some tips to help you get the shine back!

Today, I want to make the case that all youth pastors need to hit November with the same energy and hype as August. Why? Because of the Sports Pause. Don't know what the Sports Pause is? No problem, let me tell you.

We desire to serve and equip you with Gospel-centered, biblically solid, easy-to-teach, Bible study resources. Below you'll find high-quality lessons and some fun games designed specifically for using during the Thanksgiving season.

At times, youth ministry can feel more like office work, rather than worshipping with students, ministering, playing fun games, and hosting lock-ins. We wanted to take a moment to help you take a fresh look at how office work isn't meant to inhibit your ministry instead of enhancing it. Listen today!

This might be a tough pill to swallow, but if we're all being honest, your students probably think that the Bible is boring. Jake and Andy talk about this, and also ways that you can spruce up your Bible teaching to make it more engaging and inspire your students to find joy and comfort in the Bible!