Resolve to Listen Better! – 9 “Action” Tips for Listening Success
Have you ever struggled with what to say when? Want to have more intentional conversations with teens, parents, friends, or strangers? Pick one or all of the tips to help you have better conversations with those around you. Love a person where they are – but love them even more to not leave them there. […]
The Lying Minister Epidemic
HONESTY Being honest is something we are taught to do from a very young age. There is so much importance in telling the truth and we learn very quickly that people can see through lies. As kids, when we tried to lie, our parents knew it instantly about 99% of the time. This was very […]
3 Tips for Approaching Ministry Like It’s Christmas Morning
It’s September. I don’t know about you, but I felt like the summer was way too short. Now we are back into full ministry….recruiting volunteers, planning themes/lessons, inviting and lining up speakers to share their talents, and making the list of all of the supplies that you need to get started. Whew, I’m feeling so […]
Don’t Stop the Madness
I was able to go to a Tenth Avenue North concert as a part of their “Struggle” tour. If you haven’t heard of them, Tenth Avenue North is a Christian band from Florida and has recorded popular songs like Healing Begins, Love Is Here, and Losing. What I love most about this band (other than the fact that they […]
How Not to Hijack Your Youth
As I typed the words “Take Me to Church” into Google on my projected computer screen, I heard a groan escape from one of the girls sitting in the front row. I took the bait and asked her why she was upset. “You’re going to ruin this song for me. I like this song.” […]
The Green Growing Edge
In a phone conversation with Mary Sharon Moore, an interviewer with Called and Gifted, the concept of living on the green growing edge came up. This was a gifts interview, an attempt to further discern particular charisms, certain supernatural graces, that an individual might have. At this point in the conversation we were discussing the […]
Dear Reader, We are Praying for You!
Our ministry was founded with the intention of providing not only resources and ideas for ministry, but also spiritual support to help you, strengthen you and support you in – whatever it may be! You have beautiful and broken souls entrusted to your care and we want you to know that we are praying for […]
10 Things I’ve Learned in Ministry
After working as a rookie youth minister for over a year now, I see how this past year has brought so many blessings and opportunities. It’s been a year of growth and has changed me for the better. Here’s the top ten things that youth ministry has taught me so far.
Big News for Next Level Ministry… Partnership Announcement!
Next Level Ministry is overjoyed to announce our new partnership with Ablaze Ministries! Next Level Ministry has always been committed to excellence in ministry leadership. Partnering with Ablaze Ministries will allow us to do just that at, well, the next level. Ablaze Ministries is committed to supporting and building up excellent youth ministers to build […]
8 Steps for a Strong Volunteer Team
This may seem backwards, but you are called to first minister to your volunteers, then to your teens. Your volunteers may need you to show them how to more effectively minister to your teens, but you must pour into your volunteers to help them learn, grow, multiply, and become disciple makers. 8 STEPS FOR A […]