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Correcting Mission Drift
Leadership Mike McGarry 7/2/25 Leadership Mike McGarry 7/2/25

Correcting Mission Drift

Most people don’t get lost on purpose. Same with ministries. So, how do we discern if we’ve experienced mission drift, and how do we get back on track?

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Crafting a Strategic Plan in Youth Ministry
Leadership Nick Hartman 6/25/25 Leadership Nick Hartman 6/25/25

Crafting a Strategic Plan in Youth Ministry

Is your teaching disconnected from the rest of your ministry? Here are a few ways to pursue a more integrated ministry strategy.

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Cultivating Mission in Youth Ministry
Leadership Jason Engle 6/18/25 Leadership Jason Engle 6/18/25

Cultivating Mission in Youth Ministry

With a little intentionality, we can help our ministries gain clarity together by narrowing our focus on a well-articulated mission statement.

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Casting Vision in Youth Ministry
Leadership Bryan Barrineau 6/11/25 Leadership Bryan Barrineau 6/11/25

Casting Vision in Youth Ministry

If leadership is about moving people toward a destination, then vision is the compass. In youth ministry, vision answers this question: Where are we leading these students? 

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Advice for New Youth Ministers
Leadership, Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 7/19/23 Leadership, Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 7/19/23

Advice for New Youth Ministers

It can feel overwhelming to be a new youth ministry. Here’s advice as you begin, and a downloadable guide for new youth ministers.

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The Vine Project’s Four E’s of Spiritual Growth
Discipleship, Leadership Kyle Kennicott 3/15/23 Discipleship, Leadership Kyle Kennicott 3/15/23

The Vine Project’s Four E’s of Spiritual Growth

The Vine Project outlines how our ministries should mirror the Christian walk and helps youth ministers disciple youth with greater intentionality.

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Organizational Leadership for Gospel Centered Youth Ministry:  Mission Statements and Ministry Values
Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 8/17/22 Youth Ministry Mike McGarry 8/17/22

Organizational Leadership for Gospel Centered Youth Ministry: Mission Statements and Ministry Values

How do youth pastor theologians write a good missions statement for their student ministry? How do you identify your ministry values? Here’s some practical counsel on organizational leadership as the school year resumes.

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