Stuck At No How Better Conflict Skills Can Improve Your Ministry
We all run into conflict in ministry. Here are some tips for preventing conflict from running over us–and others.
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Voices of Wisdom Media Resources from the Ogilvie Institute
We at FYI are excited to announce a host of new resources being developed and released by the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching at Fuller, led by one of our faculty partners, Dr. Mark Labberton.
With the vision of …
Being an Adult Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor in Relationship
Relationships between lead pastors and youth pastors are often distant or awkward. Fuller’s Mark Labberton helps us seek the healthier ground of real communication and real adult relationships.
Changing for Good Part Two: Catalysts of Change
We all know kids who are stuck in problem behaviors. Learn how to help them begin change that can last a lifetime.
Chief Learning Officers Becoming Adaptive Leaders
Dr. Tod Bolsinger applies “adaptive learning” theory to pastoral ministry.
Gauges of Sustainability Framing My Life for the Finish Line
How do you track your own health in ministry and life? This very practical leadership tool offers gauges you can customize for a new year check-in to re-set your course for longevity.
Courageous Intervention Successfully Confronting Drug Abuse
It was another one of those “nightmare scenarios” for a youth pastor, which always seem to happen when I go out of town (for another, see my article about ministering to abusive families). When I returned from my trip, I …
The Art and Science of Persuading Teenagers Chap Clark's Perspective on Communication Theory and Youth Ministry
What does it mean to persuade students with the Gospel? When do we cross the line to manipulation? What can we learn from persuasion research to help sharpen our communication practices with students? Mark Maines utilizes some of Chap Clark’s work from the newly-released Deep Ministry in a Shallow World to offer a new look at our persuasion.
Why is Networking Not Working for You? Part II
What makes a good networker? Was Jesus one? Here’s Part II of our series on new research in youth ministry networking.
The World is Flat Why Your Ministry May Never Be the Same
How do changing world dynamics impact your leadership approach and strategies? If your answer is, “I have no idea!” take a look at these reflections from Tom Friedman’s The World is Flat as well as Vermeer Manufacturing C.E.O. Mary Andringa. You might be surprised!