Lifeway Student Ministry Podcast

“One dynamic of parent ministry may look like equipping a student to be a missionary in their house.” – Ben Trueblood “One of the things we should look into the […]

“We need to think strategically about how we reach people. Our metric has to be sending our students to people, and not asking new students to be the missionaries and […]

“Always reflect after you teach a lesson or message and think about your learning and teaching style and ask what you need to improve upon.” – Dr. Jones Dr. Kevin […]

“The question we need to ask is are our current methods actually accomplishing our mission? If yes, then innovation is improving upon what is already working. If the answer is […]

“Help parents by connecting them and their student with a college campus ministry.” – Andrew Wade “Don’t just raise up seniors to attend, but raise up seniors to serve.” – […]

“The key to ministry in the future is through connection.” – Dr. Shelly Melia “The need for connection is going to trump the need for technology and everything else we […]

“When someone is going through a major issue, don’t ask what you can do for them but pray about what God is putting on your heart to do for someone.” […]

“There should be a strong, strategic relationship between the kid’s pastor and the student pastor. The credibility of the student pastor can be shown to parents by the proverbial handshake […]

“Recognize areas where you need to grow and look down the road to where God is calling you. You can not minister with one foot out the door but you […]

“You need to create a culture of credibility. Credibility is the currency of leadership.” – Derik Idol “I like to bring in another staff member to have fresh eyes on […]

“We don’t have the choice of whether we walk through disappointment. One thing The Lord has taught me over the years is that its ok to feel disappointed but it’s […]

“A great way to grow student ministry is to serve parents well because they will talk to other parents and tell them to get their students there.” – Chad Higgins […]

“If we can help parents grow, read their Bibles, pray, and get connected with a small group. When Jesus Christ transforms their hearts there will be a natural outflow of […]

“As a follower of Jesus our influence is granted to us and we are called to be a steward of it .” – Brent Crowe “We were created for influence. […]

“My job is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. If God has called me to pastor high school students in this season then he has called […]

“True worship is discipleship among the believers in the room and evangelistic among those who are not yet believers.” – Brett Perkins “The student pastor is the biggest influencer of […]

“If discipleship is the most important part of your ministry, then how is your ministry structured to support that statement?” – Justin Knowles “Vision casting and training leaders must be […]

“Preaching is an avenue that helps students unpack the amazing gift of the Gospel.” – Nick Person “Be who you are and use the tools God gave you when you […]

“Friends in ministry helps to absorb criticism. We need friends who share the same context as us and can relate to us.” – Ben Trueblood “The challenge in dealing with […]

“We need to use social media to capture, highlight, and showcase the glory of God.” – RJ McCauley “We want people to see God working and moving in students lives, […]