True Cross-Cultural Church Partnerships
Many well-intentioned mission trips falter over the long-haul by fostering a one sided dependence. Avoid this tendency with these well-seasoned tips.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=111
Short-Term Missions: Introductory Articles
A few sites for learning about short-term missions.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=122
100 Youth Ministry Gems
Three veteran youth ministers share their best seasoned advice.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=260&art_id=102
Organizing for Effectiveness
Overwhelmed by mountains of papers and e-mails? Here's how to get organized.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=250&art_id=98
Staff Relations: Partnering with Your Senior Pastor
Insights from youth ministers on how to relate to your senior pastor.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=240&art_id=90
Volunteers: A Job Description of Five Hours Per Week
A job description for small group leaders which asks for 5 hours of shepherding, preparation, etc. per week.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=105
Recruitment as Shepherding
Recruitment can become coercing people into helping you succeed in your ministry. Instead, let it become shepherding.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=81
Volunteers: How to Fire Them
A volunteer is ineffective and either won't or can't learn new skills. The youth under her are turning off spiritually. What can you do?
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=83
Volunteers: Evaluation Form
Adapt this form to fit your small group goals and style and use it to evaluate the effectiveness of your teachers and help them sharpen their gifts.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=88
Managing Volunteers: Evaluation
For ongoing development of your small group leaders, evaluation is invaluable. Here's how.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=87