Yesterday I wrote about why adults don’t develop themselves as leaders. My main points were that adults don’t want to grow, they can’t master leadership and it costs too much. So what are some solutions to motivating adults to grow as leaders? Please take note that I said grow as leaders. Most adults will take [...]
Parents all want their kids to be leaders but adults don’t want to be leaders… why? Ok most parents and most adults may wonder what I’m saying, but if you are a pastor at a church you know what I am talking about. We have a huge value for leaders in our culture, we just [...]
Leading a youth ministry is tough; caring for students, building a team and resources for the needs of families requires strong leadership.
I have been feeling the need to share with you what I believe leading youth ministry is all about. This is not a one-way conversation; I would love your feedback and thoughts. I am [...]
Our adult volunteers need encouragement. A note, a call or even a gift card could communicate to them that the sacrifice they are making is appreciated. Encouragement is the fuel that make volunteers run. How much fuel do your volunteers currently have? Check out these creative ideas for encouraging your volunteers
1. Car Notes
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My name is Doug Franklin and I serve youth workers through a ministry called LeaderTreks. I love youth ministry and the people who serve in it. I work with an incredible team creating tools and resources enabling youth workers to develop students into leaders. I want to influence youth workers to challenge students and prepare them for leadership in the kingdom of God.
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