By Rick Bundschuh / Kauai Christian Fellowship / Kauai, Hawaii Let me assure you that taking students to third-world countries for exposure to missions is a very valuable idea on several levels. The trips get them fired up about...

By Allen Weed | interlínc | Franklin, Tennessee | allenweed@interlinc-online.com This insightful guest blog is from one of our long-time industry friends Keith Stancil. His book “Monsters” (a great resource for aspiring young musicians...

By Allen Weed | interlínc | Franklin, Tennessee | allenweed@interlinc-online.com We all know that kids love music. To be effective in student ministry we have to stay on top of the entertainment media that...

By Todd Pearage | New Hanover UMC | Gilbertsville, PA | toddp@newhanoverumc.org Tension, controversy, and questionable performances — there was also a football game. Whether you tuned in for the game, the commercials, or the...

This is a special cross-ministry “guest” blog by our Editor, Ken McCoy – the Emperor of JumpStart Ministries. He originally posted it at JumpStart’s website, and gave us permission to repost it here. Thanks,...

By Greg Stier | Dare 2 Share | Arvada, Colorado | dare2share.org Do your teens have evangephobia? In their “live and let live” world, evangelism can seem like an antiquated idea. We shouldn’t be surprised that evangephobia has spread like an...

By Ken McCoy | JumpStart Ministries | Charlotte, North Carolina When I get to heaven, I’m really looking forward to meeting Daniel – the Daniel, the one from the Bible. That guy was a...

By Dave Weiss | New Creation Fellowship | Redding, Pennsylvania As we approach the Christmas season, our thoughts usually turn to wish lists, gifts, shopping and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It’s a...

By Jay Helms | Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church | Durham, North Carolina One of the most rewarding aspects of being involved in youth ministry is showing God’s love in practical ways. Giving gifts,...

By Rick Bundschuh | Kauai Christian Fellowship | Koloa, Hawaii It started off as a wild hair dinner idea to help new adults in our church get to know people by sharing some flaming BBQ ribs...