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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
- Published in Leadership, Leadership Pipeline, Training, usmb nextgen
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.
- Published in Adult Volunteers, Ideas, Resources, Training, usmb nextgen, Youth Worker Life
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
- Published in Adult Volunteers, Free Download, Leadership, Resources, Training, Youth Worker Life
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
- Published in Ideas, Leadership, Leadership Pipeline, Resources, Small Group, Training, usmb nextgen, Youth Worker Life