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Why networking is critical and how to do it

Networking with other youth pastors in your community is critical, yet often a low priority. Here’s why it’s important and how to do it.

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What Doug Fields’ move from Simply to YS means for both...

Here’s my take on Doug Fields moving from Simply Youth Ministry to Youth Specialties and what it means for both organizations.

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Growing students into servants

A story of how one youth ministry helped an unsaved student grow as a disciple and start to serve in ministry.

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Do we pursue others for Jesus for selfish reasons?

Maybe we should rethink how and why we pursue people. Lions pursue prey. Athletes pursue trophies. Churches pursue unchurched folks.

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What is a student leader and why do we need them?

What is it called when we help teenagers grow, serve the kingdom and take ownership of their faith? Is that student leadership?

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Seven tips for recruiting volunteers

Youth pastors always need more help. Discuss these 7 tips and advice about how to recruit adult youth leaders.

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16 free theology talksheets [Freebie Friday]

Download these 16 free theological talksheets to lead discussions about doctrine with teens and people of other faiths.

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Win a 1 year subscription to The ParentLink!

Win a 1 year subscription to The ParentLink newsletter for your youth group by commenting on our Facebook status update or retweeting us.

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A better process for hiring a youth pastor (1 of 2)

The typical process a church follows for hiring a youth pastor is often not the best approach to take. Here’s why.

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Register for Dare 2 Share’s FREE “evangephobia” webinar!

Are your kids evangephobic? Join Greg Stier and Dare 2 Share for a live webcast to learn more about how to handle those fears.

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