Students Blog
Stay informed with stories, news, and updates from churches across our association and throughout the state. Here you’ll find stories, events, and resources that celebrate ministry work and keep our church community connected.
Creating a Gospel-Sharing Culture in Your Student Ministry
I love helping young people boldly and naturally share their faith.
Engaging the Next Generation with Radical Hospitality
When I first came to the church at the age of 12, the idea of hospitality was foreign to me. Growing up, I lived in a home that didn’t value time together in the same way that I would come to experience at church. When I visited on a Sunday morning, I was greeted at the front door and experienced someone taking the time to get to know my story. There I realized the church wasn’t limited to a building; church is a family of believers who intentionally fellowship with one another for God’s glory.
How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders
I have been serving in student ministry for close to 20 years, and I have recently become burdened with the responsibility of raising up the next generation of leaders in the church.
Effective Communication to the Next Generation
Delivering the gospel to the next generation has been my passion for the last 13 years. Over those 13 years, I’ve really tried to lean in and grow in the area of preaching in order to most effectively reach them.
Even during COVID-19, maximize you summer!
The summer of 2020 is a unique summer, not what any of us anticipated. For the most part, traditional camps are not happening. Vacation Bible School’s may look differently. Many of our churches are finding new and creative ways to have student and kid ministry summer programs.
A simple next generation ministry plan for connecting during COVID-19
Clearing the ministry calendar through June seems like the common sentiment echoing from children and student ministry leaders right now
How do we re-gather Next Generation Ministries after COVID-19?
What will pre-school, kid and student ministries look like when we are able to go back to an actual building?
Student Ministry and Invitations
People often ask me how I feel about invitations for student ministry events. After serving as a youth leader, youth pastor, and guest preacher – I have a few observations concerning responses during student ministry worship services.
Challenge 2025 – Practical Ways to Engage in Next Generation Ministries
Dr. Tommy Green, executive director-treasurer for the Florida Baptist Convention, shared a vision for the year 2025 at Florida Baptist Convention Annual meeting last November. Here are a few ways that kid, student and college ministries can be involved in this challenge.
Maximize Your Summer
Summer ministries are here. Vacation Bible School, camps, mission trips, and the various other activities fill up the schedules of student and kid ministries. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to maximize your summer in ministry.
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