by Russell Martin | Mar 23, 2024 | Blog, Leadership, New Youth Pastors, Planning, Relationships, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Volunteers, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
5 Things Volunteers Need From You One of the biggest challenges we face in youth ministry is finding volunteers. Spending time with students is what we live for, but finding those who share your passion and who are willing to give their time to pour into students is...
by Russell Martin | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Events, Family, food, High School, Junior High, Meals, New Youth Pastors, Parent Ministry, Planning, Retreats, Training, Volunteers
10 Meal Ideas that Aren’t Pizza Food has a remarkable way of bringing people together, especially in youth group meetings. While it’s true that junior and senior high students have a special affinity for eating, the real magic lies in the connections it...
by Russell Martin | Jul 28, 2021 | Enneagram, Interns, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry Team
Let’s Talk About the Enneagram with Jenn Whitmer | SMC Podcast | Episode 014 What is the Enneagram? Can it be used for ministry? How can it help me? Have you ever asked any of these questions? Come join us as Russell sits down with Leadership Coach and Enneagram...
by Russell Martin | Jun 23, 2021 | Administration, Blog, Planning, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Worship, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Develop a Student Led Worship Team – Part 1: Ask This Question First “How Do You Start a Youth Worship Team?” It is a question that comes up often in my conversations with other youth leaders, or posted on social media. Maybe I notice it more often because...
by Russell Martin | May 11, 2021 | Administration, Blog, Interns, Planning, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
5 Ways To Support Your Summer Youth Interns It’s the time of the year that churches start looking for summer interns. A summer intern program is an excellent way for your church to have some extra help during those low volunteer summer months. It also is a way for...
