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The goal of "Welcome to Student Ministry" is to post interviews that help guide both new and experienced student pastors toward faithful ministry over many years. This fifth interview in this series is with Evan Knies. Evan serves as the student pastor at Bullitt Lick Baptist Church. Tell our readers some background information about how... Continue Reading →
The goal of "Welcome to Student Ministry" is to post interviews that help guide both new and experienced student pastors toward faithful ministry over many years. This fourth interview in this series is with Craig Maart. Craig serves as the Middle School Pastor at the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey. Tell our readers some background... Continue Reading →
The goal of "Welcome to Student Ministry" is to post interviews that help guide both new and experienced student pastors toward faithful ministry over many years. This third interview in this series is with Matt Ross. Matt serves as the Student Pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky. Tell our readers some background... Continue Reading →
The goal of "Welcome to Student Ministry" is to post interviews that help guide both new and experienced student pastors toward faithful ministry over many years. This second interview in this series is with Jeff Travis. Jeff serves as the Minister of Student Ministries at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church. Tell our readers some background information... Continue Reading →
The goal of "Welcome to Student Ministry" is to post interviews that help guide both new and experienced student pastors toward faithful ministry over many years. This first interview is with Scott Huff. 1. Tell our readers some background information about how long you have been in student ministry, how you started, and anything else... Continue Reading →
How would you define the term Apologetics? Apologetics is a term that is used in Christian circles. Some might think that apologetics has something to do with apologizing for being a Christian, but R.C. Sproul helps us understand what it means in context with the original greek word apologia. He writes on page 13 of... Continue Reading →
Jesus, before he ascended into heaven, told his disciples to make disciples of all nations. One of the churches goals is to fulfill this commission by spreading the gospel both locally and globally. As a youth pastor I desire for students to get a global perspective of what God is doing around the world. I... Continue Reading →
My eyes were opened to the religious similarities between pre-World War II Germany and the current status of the United States of America. For hundreds of years in Germany many people considered themselves Christians. In his biography of Bonhoeffer, Eric Metaxas explains this concept on page 174 by writing “For many Germans, their national identity... Continue Reading →
Grace: Theologians have spent thousands of pages explaining what grace is and how it is played out in the Christian life. As a youth pastor I am challenged to try to define theological terms in ways that students can grasp, understand, and apply to their lives. One of the clearest ways I can explain grace is... Continue Reading →
I love the local church and I love watching documentaries. These two things usually do not go together. However, several weeks ago I saw something posted on twitter about a video that was going to be shown at Long Hollow Baptist Church about their history. I have never been to Long Hollow Baptist Church. I... Continue Reading →
Equipping Students 