We had a great turn out for the Rural Ministries Now Conference last Saturday, and it was great chatting with some of you between sessions! One particular bit of feedback has inspired this week's post on defining who. I've been trying to train myself to use the term "new generations" rather than youth or children's … Continue reading Defining Who

Last week I mentioned that the traditional idea of youth group is not necesarily the right fit for every church. If you really want to lead new generations into personal relationships with Jesus Christ, you have to be willing to build a relationship with them yourselves. They should be able to experience the love of … Continue reading Get out of the box

Check out Titus 2:1-8 This is the post you've been waiting for! Are you sitting down? What I am about to share with you may come as a shock: The traditional idea of youth group (a paid or volunteer youth director leading students through a goofy game and a Bible study each week) is not … Continue reading The Secret to Rural Youth Ministry

Read Philippians 4:4-7 Ok friends, we have owned our mission and repented of our failure and blame. Now it is time to move forward! First things first: prayer! I know it sounds too simple. What you are really looking for is specific answers to your “how to” questions. Those answers will come, and I am … Continue reading Pray Forward