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I took my kids to Maccas today for lunch. It’s not a place I expect to receive anything that’s good for me but today I did. A valuable leadership lesson. As I waited in the long queue of people who’d...
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In Isaiah 1:17, the Bible tells us to “Seek Justice”. Typically, justice doesn’t just happen. It more often than not requires an act of one’s will; to go out of your way and right the wrongs; to make...
View Article11 things you should NEVER do in your youth ministry
Tired of receiving tips about how to do Youth Ministry? Here are some tips on how to NOT do Youth Ministry. Enjoy. Never call off an event because only a few teens sign up/show up. Unless of course...
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In ministry, leadership and life in general, there are always going to be times when you are on top of the world, but also times when you feel like giving up. Sometimes you feel encouraged, enthused...
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Engaging and involving young people in the community is something we’re always being challenged about at //ONEIGHTY youth, Menai. Here are 4 tools we have used to do so. Serve Nights Although our serve...
View ArticleInterview with Lt Col. Laurie Robertson #2
Check out part 2 of our interview with Lt Col. Laurie Robertson where Laurie answers the following questions: 1.What is your dream for youth ministry across this territory? 2. How do you deal with...
View ArticleGetting the job done OR Helping people flourish?
As a team leader are you more focused on getting the job done or helping people flourish? The ‘Getting the job done’ leader Some leaders (yep, even youth leaders!) find themselves so excited about and...
View ArticleQuestions to ask your pastor in week one.
The Call Earlier this year one of the youth leaders at our church rang me to ask if they could borrow a wii for Friday night. My answer…”Seriously?! What did you do with the wii the youth group owns?”...
View ArticleMORE Team feedback!
Hi there amazing youth leaders! Hope your 2013 has started brilliantly. This year, we here at the MORE team are more committed than ever to helping you lead a healthy, disciple-making youth ministry....
View ArticleLeading to lose.
I took my kids to Maccas today for lunch. It’s not a place I expect to receive anything that’s good for me but today I did. A valuable leadership lesson. As I waited in the long queue of people who’d...
View ArticleQuestions to ask your pastor in week one.
The Call Earlier this year one of the youth leaders at our church rang me to ask if they could borrow a wii for Friday night. My answer…”Seriously?! What did you do with the wii the youth group owns?”...
View Article4 Tips on Clear Communication
It is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator. People will not follow you if they don’t know what you want or where you are going. The success of your marriage,...
View Article3 Lessons Learnt From Serving The Community
In Isaiah 1:17, the Bible tells us to “Seek Justice”. Typically, justice doesn’t just happen. It more often than not requires an act of one’s will; to go out of your way and right the wrongs; to make...
View Article11 things you should NEVER do in your youth ministry
Tired of receiving tips about how to do Youth Ministry? Here are some tips on how to NOT do Youth Ministry. Enjoy. Never call off an event because only a few teens sign up/show up. Unless of course...
View Article3 helpful tips when faced with discouragement
In ministry, leadership and life in general, there are always going to be times when you are on top of the world, but also times when you feel like giving up. Sometimes you feel encouraged, enthused...
View ArticleWays to engage young people with your community
Engaging and involving young people in the community is something we’re always being challenged about at //ONEIGHTY youth, Menai. Here are 4 tools we have used to do so. Serve Nights Although our serve...
View ArticleInterview with Lt Col. Laurie Robertson #2
Check out part 2 of our interview with Lt Col. Laurie Robertson where Laurie answers the following questions: 1.What is your dream for youth ministry across this territory? 2. How do you deal with...
View ArticleGetting the job done OR Helping people flourish?
As a team leader are you more focused on getting the job done or helping people flourish? The ‘Getting the job done’ leader Some leaders (yep, even youth leaders!) find themselves so excited about and...
View ArticleMORE Team feedback!
Hi there amazing youth leaders! Hope your 2013 has started brilliantly. This year, we here at the MORE team are more committed than ever to helping you lead a healthy, disciple-making youth ministry....
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