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This blog is designed for anyone who wants to think seriously about youth ministry. It is for: fulltime youth leaders, part time youth leaders, volunteers in youth ministry and those who are thinking about youth ministry in the future. The goal is for us to think practically and strategically, with our Bibles wide open. Remember, it is crucial that the word of God shapes our methods and not only our message in youth ministry.
- Making the Christian Stuff Fun and the Fun Stuff Christian Part 2: No Boffo the Clowns! Ken Moser | September 10, 2015 Here are six tips on leading a youth group meeting or activity well. Youth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Youth group made easy! (Well, a bit easier) Ken Moser | September 9, 2014 Here are some tips on keeping things simple and effective for youth group with a list of �things you must do to make your year of youth group a bit easier:� Youth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Staying Healthy in Youth Ministry: Get Outta Here! Ken Moser | June 11, 2014 Taking time out will keep you refreshed and in ministry for the long term...here are some tips on how to make it happen. Youth Leadership
- Staying Healthy in Youth Ministry: Get Some Sleep! Ken Moser | April 21, 2014 Rule 1: Run a ministry that fires you up rather than wears you out Rule 2: God is in control don"t be a control freak Rule 3: Work for a good boss Rule 4: Get some sleep Youth Leadership
- Staying Healthy in Youth Ministry: Work for a good boss Ken Moser | March 24, 2014 Rule 1: Run a ministry that fires you up rather than wears you out Rule 2: God is in control�don�t be a control freak Rule 3: Work for a good boss Youth Leadership
- Staying Healthy in Youth Ministry: God is in control! Ken Moser | March 17, 2014 Ministry is exhausting. It can crush your bones, numb your mind and suck every ounce of emotional energy from your spirit. For this reason we need to work in light of the truth that God is in control. Youth Leadership
- Staying Healthy in Youth Ministry Part 1: Run a Ministry that Fires Up Rather than Wears You Out! Ken Moser | February 28, 2014 Youth Leadership
- Getting males to show up! Ken Moser | November 23, 2013 Many youth groups struggle with a similar problem - little or no guy youth group members. Here are seven things you can think through towards solving this problem. Youth EvangelismYouth Leadership
- Starting Out (Part 3): It is easier to float with the iceberg than to prop it up Ken Moser | November 8, 2013 A simple principle for running an effective youth ministry. Youth EvangelismYouth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Starting Out (Part 2) Ken Moser | September 30, 2013 When starting out in youth ministry, relationships are everything. Here are some tips and questions to get you started in getting to know the people you will be involved with. Youth Leadership
- Starting Out: 1st thoughts! Ken Moser | September 3, 2013 For many of us youth group starts back this week. Here are a couple of thoughts for those starting out for the first time. Youth Leadership
- Rethinking Summer Camp Part V: Attracting and Keeping Camp Staff! Ken Moser | August 15, 2013 Here is an email that I get far too often: "Ken, I"m hoping that you can help me. I run a summer camp called _______(fill in name) and I am in need for camp staff. In fact, we may have to cancel some of our camps if we do not get more volunteers. I could possibly take on some nonChristians to help out but I"d really rather not. Any suggestions?" Youth Leadership
- Rethinking Summer Camp (Part I) Ken Moser | May 15, 2013 The good news is that summer is just around the corner. When you look at my backyard and the wall of snow that forbids me from seeing my backyard, you realize that this is good news. With summer comes… summer camps! For many kids this is great news. Summer camp= horses, rope courses, rifles and water sports. Oh yeah, it also includes connecting with Jesus (or, for many, reconnecting with Jesus). Youth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Baseball caps, cranky old men and good youth ministry Ken Moser | March 21, 2013 We must work, with all our effort, to produce youth who understand what it means to follow Jesus, by grace through faith. Youth Leadership
- Developing Leaders Part Deux (that"s a fancy way of saying "two"!) Ken Moser | March 11, 2013 Finding and developing leaders is a primary task of youth ministry. Here are 3 key areas that you need to consider in this task. Youth Leadership
- Strong leaders...Strong youth group Ken Moser | February 4, 2013 A youth ministry is only as strong as its leaders. Here are some big picture thoughts and guidelines on how to start developing a leadership team. Youth Leadership
- Time for a rest Ken Moser | November 30, 2012 Those who want to be effective in youth ministry - and not just for the here and now but for the long haul - MUST commit to taking a day off every week. Youth Leadership
- Play to your strengths Ken Moser | November 2, 2012 God has gifted each of us in various ways in order to build up God"s people. As we use those God-given gifts we will enjoy ministering in the way God has equipped us to minister. Youth Leadership
- Why "seeking the wisdom of the children" may not be such a wise idea. Ken Moser | September 4, 2012 It is common practice to ask the children" what they want to do in youth group. However Youth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Is Going Away for a College Degree Such a Good Idea? Ken Moser | August 16, 2012 Many young people move away from their hometown for college at a very young age. Statistics are clearly showing that in many cases this has had a devastating effect of the spiritual health of young people. Maybe the Christian community needs to consider some alternatives. Youth Leadership
- Promoting the right choices Part III Ken Moser | April 16, 2012 What are the right choices a young person must make that blesses the members of their youth group, the non-Christian friends of the youth group AND ultimately the young person him/herself? Youth EvangelismYouth LeadershipYouth Programs
- Promoting the right choices in a world of options Part II Ken Moser | March 19, 2012 We will now consider how the option of attending more than one youth group can have a negative impact on fellowship in both the short-term and the long-term. Youth Leadership
- Promoting the right choices in a world of options Ken Moser | March 1, 2012 The world of the young person presents an over abundance of options. As youth leaders we need consider how to help young people to make the best choices, especially with the issue of busyness and Christian fellowship. Youth Leadership
- The Difficulties of Being a Volunteer Youth Leader Ken Moser | February 23, 2012 Youth ministry is hard work. But the volunteer really has their work cut out for them. Youth Leadership
- Thoughts on Discipleship Part 1: Don"t hang with kids, equip them to follow. Ken Moser | January 18, 2012 Making disciples is a command from Jesus. We all tend to agree that it is important but we seemed to have dropped the ball when it comes to helping converts actually follow the one they have been converted to. Here is some wisdom gleaned from the book by BIll Hull: The Complete Book of Discipleship. Youth Leadership
- Change is a comin" Ken Moser | October 19, 2011 There seems to be a general agreement emerging that the old way of doing youth ministry is not working. The trouble is we are so entrenched in the old way we cannot conceive of a new way. Furthermore, we have not been taught any other way to do things. Youth LeadershipYouth Programs
- What is "successful" youth ministry? Ken Moser | September 20, 2011 There’s a question for you—what exactly is successful youth ministry? What are we aiming to do and what will we be satisfied with in our youth programs? Is it crowds? Fun? Pleasing parents? Having youth in church? Youth Leadership