Concluding our discussion of the three-part youth ministry sales funnel, Chris explores how small groups create disciples. Those disciples then are able to restart the funnel again by inviting others into large group outreach events and begin the process again. Effective youth ministry can be boiled down to this...
Continuing the metaphor of the “sales funnel,” Chris talks about the next important step after large groups. Small groups are not just a place to digest the large group information. It is a journey for small group leaders to guide their teens. And it is the starting point of...
Is large group youth ministry dead? Chris Bartlett says no. It is simply over used. In this three-part series, Chris will talk about the importance of intentionally forming your ministry to produce disciples and not simply confirmation candidates.
How many of us worry about our beach body or are constantly setting (and sometimes actually meeting) health goals? This week, Gwen talks about focusing, not only on your physical health, but also your spiritual health. Do you set spiritual goals like you set weight goals? Our spiritual fitness...
For your ministry to grow, it must adapt and change to the needs of those you serve. This week, Chris talks about three important tips when making changes in your ministry.
It may seem contradictory, but it is important that you talk about falsehoods in your ministry to make the truth even brighter. Chris Bartlett shares examples from his ministry experience on why exploring lies & falsehoods about our faith is important to teaching truth.
The video game Fortnite: Battle Royale, available for free on PC, Mobile, Xbox One, & PS4, has blown up in popularity. It’s a hit. Since the mobile version was released, Epic Games, Fortnite’s developer, is raking in a million dollars a day. In the US, it is the app...
The premiere of the second season of 13 Reasons Why has continued the show’s tradition of graphic content and controversial subject matter for younger viewers. Gwen Bartlett offers her thoughts on navigating the cultural implications of 13 Reasons Why and her advice on discussing these serious topics with your...
13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Why became a cultural phenomenon when it was released by Netflix in the spring of 2017. It sparked debates about mental health, violence, bullying, sexual assault, and suicide. A shocking number of copycat suicides were attributed to the show, and many discussed whether or...
This week, Chris Bartlett has a story for us, which ultimately asks us, “How are we meeting the needs of our community?” Everyone who steps into a church is looking for something, but how are we helping them find it?