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From Sunscreen to Syllabi: 7 Tips to Transition from Summer to School-Year
The summer was a whirlwind—camps, mission trips, water games, late-night heart-to-hearts, and maybe even a slip-n-slide baptism or two (JK). But now, as Walmart swaps out pool floats for pencils, it’s your cue: fall is coming. And with it, a whole new rhythm for your youth ministry. So how do you transition well from the
- Published in Ideas, Junior High, Leadership, Resources, Senior High, Training, usmb nextgen, Youth Worker Life
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
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
- Published in Adult Volunteers, Free Download, Leadership, Membership, Resources, usmb nextgen, Youth Worker Life