by Brent Aiken | Nov 18, 2021 | Camps, Groups, Planning, Podcast, Retreats, Speaking To Groups, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Speaking to Groups with Hunter Smith | SMC Podcast | Episode 030 If you have been in student ministry for any length of time then chances are that you have been to a church camp or a retreat with a guest speaker that has been picked to speak life into the students...
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 11, 2021 | Administration, Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Student Leadership, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Integrating Youth Into The Body of the Church with Sam Halverson | SMC Podcast | Episode 029 )by While we are all working to develop students and their personal relationships with Christian peers and strengthen their walk with Christ, it’s also a responsibility...
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 | Nov 4, 2021 | Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Mental Health, Planning, Podcast, Spiritual Health, Student Leadership, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Creating Culture with Cameron Presson | SMC Podcast | Episode 028 One of the challenges of student ministry is building a structure of ministry that keeps students knowing what’s to come while also keeping them engaged in the movement of the student ministry....
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…...