What You Need To Know To Have An Intern
Hosting a summer intern for the first time is both exciting and a big responsibility. You’re not just giving them something to do—you’re helping form a future leader, possibly even someone who will go into full-time ministry. Here’s a practical list of what you’ll need to know, learn, and prepare to make sure their experience
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Why Your Church Should Sign Up for the Leadership Pipeline (Even If You’re Just Thinking About Interns)
What if raising up the next generation of church leaders didn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive? That’s the heart behind the Leadership Pipeline—a completely free resource that helps churches like yours identify, equip, and empower emerging leaders through practical tools and intentional support. Whether you’ve hosted interns before or are just beginning to consider
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How to Create an Onboarding Process for Your Summer Youth Intern
Welcoming a summer youth intern to your ministry is exciting—and a little overwhelming if you’ve never supervised an intern before. Whether your intern is coming in with lots of ministry experience or this is their very first taste of full-time church life (which is more probable), a clear, thoughtful onboarding process can set the
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7 Ways to Take Care of Your Soul (So You Don’t Burn Out and Start a Llama Farm Instead)
Youth workers, let’s be real for a second. Ministry is amazing, but it’s also exhausting. Between late-night texts from students, last-minute sermon rewrites, and somehow always being in charge of stacking chairs, it’s easy to run on empty. But here’s the truth: you can’t pour into others if your own soul is running on fumes.
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Meet The Next Generations (Gen Z & Alpha)
If you’re looking for up-to-date insights on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, we’ve compiled the latest research into a concise, easy-to-use format. You’ll find this information available in a presentation, handouts, and a PowerPoint PDF—all designed to equip you with valuable knowledge for your ministry. These resources are free to use, but we kindly ask
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2025 Youth Pastor Compensation Report
(this was taken from DownloadYouthMinsitry.com, even though it’s free, we want to give them credit) The 2025 Youth Pastor Compensation Report is where we surveyed 1,098 youth pastors, asking them questions about: Their current compensation Their level of education Which curriculum they use (if any) How long they’ve been in ministry How long they’ve been
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Two Big Discounts for ASCENT
We are excited to announce two money-saving opportunities for ASCENT 2025. If you are a church on a budget, and basically everyone is, you could use all the help you can get. We understand events like ASCENT camp are a big commitment, and we try to keep our costs down and value high, but it’s
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We’re Hiring! You Interested?
Looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? USMBNextGen is hiring an Admin! This remote position offers competitive pay and just 5 hours of work per week, giving you the freedom to work from home while making an impact. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Simply
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ASCENT PROMO MATERIALS
Have you ever wanted to hype something up, but you don’t have any graphics, and all promotion just has to fall on your storytelling or PowerPoint designs?! Well, we can help in that department. We have created a media packet with graphics, videos, and even a digital magazine to help your prompt ASCENT 2025. It’s
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New Speakers and Worship Band for ASCENT 2025
We are so excited to officially announce the speaker and worship band for this year’s national camp for high school students, ASCENT. Our team has been working behind the scenes to create an unforgettable camp experience, carefully designing every element to meet teenagers where they are today. From current issues to spiritual growth, this year’s
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Equipping Your Small Group Leaders to Lead Like Champions
Leading a youth ministry is like being the coach of a spiritual all-star team. Sure, you’ve got the playbook (it’s called the Bible, folks), but getting your small group leaders to step up their game and grow deeper spiritually can sometimes feel like herding caffeinated squirrels. Fear not, fearless youth worker! Below are some creative
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We’re Sponsoring YOU to Attend NPO: National Pastor’s Orientation!
UPDATE: We are full for scholarships for the 2025 NPO. Check back in 2027 for the next NPO. Hey, youth pastors, we’ve got an exciting opportunity just for you! USMB Nextgen is offering to sponsor the FIRST THREE youth pastors (part-time or full-time) to attend the National Pastor’s Orientation (NPO), coming up in sunny
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