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 28, 2021 | Leadership, Lessons & Curriculum, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Schedule, Student Leadership, Student Ministry, Student Ministry Team, Youth Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
Student Leadership Vol. 2 with Brandon Hair | SMC Podcast | Episode 027 When it comes to conversations, there are a few that will stand the test of time including, “How do I develop leadership qualities in students?” This will be a conversation that we...
by Brent Aiken | Oct 21, 2021 | Mental Health, Planning, Podcast, Relationships, Spiritual Health, Student Ministry, Vision & Mission, Youth Ministry
Longevity in Student Ministry with Jerry Varner | SMC Podcast | Episode 026 ****THIS EPISODE MARKS OUR FIRST 6 MONTHS OF PROVIDING WEEKLY PODCASTS!**** Being a youth/student pastor is often a short lived occupation that is often times a transition period for many...
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....
