Knowing, Doing, Being: A Leadership Framework for the Next Generation

If you’ve been in student ministry for more than five minutes, you’ve probably asked this question: “How do I actually help students grow and not just show up?” Because let’s be honest… Students can know all the right answers and still struggle to live it out. They can do all the right things and still

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You Don’t Have to Be Loud to Lead: Redefining Leadership for Gen Z

For a long time, leadership in the church has been associated with the loudest voice in the room. The confident speaker. The outgoing personality. The person who always seems sure of themselves and ready to take charge.  Personally, I am constantly in front of people teaching, leading, even giving announcements, and for far too long

Behind the Scenes: Planning a Camp Like ASCENT

If you’ve ever attended ASCENT, you know it feels like the kind of week that just works (hopefully). But what most people never see is the massive amount of planning that happens long before the first student arrives on site. As the ASCENT Planning team, we want to pull back the curtain a bit and share

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How to Create a Great Job Description for a Summer Internship (That Actually Helps You AND Your Intern)

When it comes to summer internships in ministry, most churches fall into one of two categories: “We’ll just figure it out as we go…” “Let’s create a clear, helpful plan that sets everyone up for success.” Guess which one interns (and staff) prefer? 🙃 If you’re looking to host a youth, worship, or kids ministry

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