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Introduction Today, there is a short supply of men and women who positively impact the lives of others. Most leadership is centered on self-accomplishments and name-making. The world, our communities, and even the church is in short supply of leaders who are selfless and sacrificing. The youth ministry educator is privileged to impact young lives …

The Impact and Benefits of Youth Ministry Educators in Urban Contexts Read More »

I grew up and later became a youth leader within an evangelical church that takes pride in its theological thrust in ministry. My growing experience and engagement with youth ministries in varying contexts today testifies that many youth visit church and experience personal conversion but struggle to grow and mature in their faith. This experience …

Practical Spiritual Rites of Passage: Adolescence Read More »

Mentoring has become a “buzz-word” in the business world but the practice of developing another person for specific purposes of skill development or leadership has been around since the beginning of civilization, evident throughout Scripture – especially in the lives of Paul and Timothy.  Youth mentoring  has been an active social intervention associated with a …

Practical Mentoring in a Typical Youth Group Read More »

Few months ago, the cooling system of my car had developed a fault and needed a fix. So off I went to do the needful. Mr B claims to have been in the trade for over 20 years and with strong terms, recommended that the compressor and condenser be changed or else the car cooling …

Core Values for Youth Ministries to thrive by 2040 Read More »

The few years I have worked alongside young people have been an opportunity to learn important lessons. My first year was difficult because of the direct impact most of the experiences had on me; failed programs, conflicting and stereotypical expectations, criticisms, the low value placed on youth ministry, etc.  But these experiences, knit together, provided …

Don’t Quit but knit the Experiences: Lessons for Youth Ministry Read More »

Youth ministry exists to share the Gospel with young people in order to make them disciples of Jesus (Matt 28:19ff), leading them to maturity in Christ (Col 1:28); to help them discover their spiritual gifts and potentials so that they can use them to make an impact in and out of the Church (Eph 4:26ff; …

The Necessity of Christian Counseling in Youth Ministry Read More »

‘’ Jesus went through all towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.” (Matthew 9:35) The Gospels summarize the work of our Lord Jesus Christ as that of teaching, preaching and healing. However, in some circles, it is easy to forget that Jesus’ …

Healthcare Profession: A Call to Mission Read More »