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Planning Advent means pulling out the long-held traditions in your church. But when is the last time you stopped to…

When Church Communication Breaks Down: Five Practices for Church Leaders

Effective church communication isn’t just about putting information in front of people. It’s about making…

How Exhaustion Affects Your Spiritual Life

As a ministry leader, you can’t ignore how exhaustion affects your spiritual life. Building sabbath…
Youth and children’s ministry leader reflecting and planning at the end of the year.

Create a Thriving Ministry and a Healthier Leader with a Rhythmic Week

More than 20 years ago, Ministry Architects founder and veteran ministry leader Mark DeVries introduced…

Regardless of the degree of change within a faith community, it’s all good and holy work if it’s led by the Spirit.

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Articles for Next Gen Ministry Leaders

Intergenerational Worship as an Act of Inclusion

Intergenerational worship is more than making room for children in the sanctuary; it is an…
white church pews with a cross on ends and with wood around the borders / Sabbath rest for teenagers /Sabbath in Youth ministry

Sabbath is for You & for Us

Sabbath is actually a faithful response to both the problems our young people face and…
Leaders talking about exhaustion in ministry

When Exhaustion Feels Normal: Red Flags in Ministry Culture

Many youth, children’s, and Next Gen ministry leaders carry expanding responsibilities without clear expectations, support,…

The contemplation of God’s will brings calm in the midst of the storms of daily life.

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