by Brent Aiken | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Creative Ministry, Design, FREEBIES, Schedule, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
FREEBIE: Spring 2022 Calendar (Canva Template) Calendars are essential to letting parents and students know what is happening in your student ministry. Make your Spring easier by using this calendar template freebie. Download Here Brent Aiken Author Brent Aiken is the...
by Brent Aiken | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog, Creative Ministry, Design, FREEBIES, Schedule, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
FREEBIE: Thanksgiving This or That Instagram Story We all know how important social media has become over the past several months. It’s just one way to stay connected with students, to share encouragement and to have some fun. However, creating content and coming up...
by Brent Aiken | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog, Events, Games, Planning, Student Ministry, Youth Ministry
Youth Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics are coming and soon will be upon us. What better time to host a Winter Olympic Themed Game Night with your youth group. You could set a side one night to do a bunch of games or spread them out over your series. We have been...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 30, 2021 | Administration, Blog, Leadership, Planning, Relationships, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
What Is Your Vision/Focus? Where Are You Wanting To Go? “In order to travel from one destination to another, you first must know the direction you are to travel.” This sounds like a profound quote, but it should be considered a very foundational understanding…...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 28, 2021 | Administration, Blog, Church Staff, Counseling, Leadership, Planning, Relationships, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
An Open Letter to Senior Pastors I’m writing today in the direction of any senior pastor who’ll listen. If you happen to not be a senior pastor, then by all means please read and pass this on. Who am I? I’m someone who’s been in youth ministry in some capacity for...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Leaving A Ministry, Planning, Relationships, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Uncategorized, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
How to Step Down from Student Ministry Without Stepping Out Youth ministry as a profession is not for everyone, and is not for everyone for all time. Many youth leaders, especially those who are in the role of assistant find themselves there for only a period of time....
