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Guest Post: 5 Trends in Growing Student Ministries
“Here at Vanderbloemen Search Group, we are often asked, “What is everybody else doing out there?” Since we work with many churches and student pastors throughout the country, we have the honor of...
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4 Words That Should Describe Your Student Ministry
Well, another year has come and gone, and now is the time to refocus ourselves on our mission. God has been challenging me over the last 8 months to define our student ministry a different way....
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Book Review: Connecting Church and Home by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Let me just say by way of introduction that Dr. Kimmel nails it in this book. I received this book anticipating the read like few books other. This book, I believe has many answers to effective family...
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5 Reasons You Should Send Your Students to Camp
Youth Camp is in full swing. I have had the opportunity to check out two camps. Youth Camp is extremely important to me. I grew up going to youth camp, and I have directed a youth camp for several...
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5 Ways to Show your Students you Love them
I believe that leaders who sign up to be a small group leader do care about their students, but sometimes struggle with showing them that they care. If they did not care at all, they would not be...
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6 Ways to Stay Connected with the Local Public School
Campus ministry is extremely important for the success of the student ministry. It is an opportunity for you to connect with new students in the school system. It is an opportunity for you to get to...
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What is your Student Ministry Known for?
Recently, our church hosted a missions conference. I have been to many missions conference over my years in church, but this one seemed to be unlike any other. I have been to a lot of good ones, but...
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Ground Zero Training Event with Marty Von
Below is information about a counseling conference from my friend, Reba Bowman. I highly encourage anyone in ministry to try to attend this conference if possible to acquire some practical training...
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4 Levels of Events in Student Ministry
By: Mark Etheridge When it comes to events in student ministry, it can be a challenge to plan and structure a purpose for what you want to accomplish. When you’re driving in a car, it’s not enough to...
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What First Time Guests Look For When They Visit Your Church
Every church in America wants guests to visit their church on a weekend. I do not know of any church who does not initially want guests to visit, but most churches do very little with the guests when...
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Bursting The Bubble Of The Christian Sub-Culture
By: Mark Etheridge When you walk into a Christian bookstore, you’ve probably noticed all of the “Christian” merchandise the store offers. Perhaps you were even surprised at what all they did offer. As...
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