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Key Issues in Youth Ministry: Communication & Logistics

Student Pastors both paid and volunteer have been notorious in years gone by for not excelling at communication and organization. The purpose of this design guide is to give practical ideas and thoughts to Student Ministry leadership that will aid in effective communication and planning in the local church.

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The Couple Checkup

Most couples spend so much time consumed with the health of their kids or jobs or hobbies or sports that the health of their marriage relationship often suffers.

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Devotional Ideas for Couples

Other than our relationship with Jesus Christ, our relationship to our spouse is the next most important relationship. It’s important that we intentionally nurture that relationship in a variety of ways for spiritual and relational health. Below are a few suggestions to help you take some initiative to invest in marriage.

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How to Champion Marriage

Have you thought about how to champion marriage in your church? How are you championing your own marriage? Not everyone in your church is married, but everyone in your church is affected by healthy or unhealthy marriages. What if you as a couple or your church added an element of marriage enrichment each year to champion marriage? Here are some strategies to help you nurture your own marriage and make an impact in the lives of couples . . .

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New to Ministry Tips

Are you new to ministry? Recently answered the call? Here are some tips to get you started!

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Recognizing Spiritual Transformation

An assignment without a means of measuring success normally ends in frustration or abandonment. In the church, our work is to make disciples. But can you really measure discipleship?

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Tips for Welcoming a New Youth Pastor

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How to Rekindle Your Marriage after the Nest is Empty

Life is a series of transitional times and moving into the empty nest can be an exciting time for some and a time of turmoil for others. You still have incredible potential to grow in your marriage and your relationship with God to make an impact in this world for God’s kingdom. Here are some suggestions to get you started in the right direction.

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How to Plan a Marriage Retreat

Marriage is a journey with valleys and mountain top experiences. Many couples today struggle with navigating their relationship through...

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9 Core Values to Shape Student Ministry

The “faith” of most teenagers in the church is *Moral Therapeutic Deism. At Southwestern, we prepare ministers who will give teenagers the antidote to that tragic perspective.