For the next few days, I want to write about what I am going to be working on as a leader in 2011. The first leadership skill I want to grow in is listening. I often think I know what the person is saying, and I cut them off with my answer to the question [...]

The Christmas season is a great time to challenge students to grow in their understanding of servant leadership and sacrifice. Use these activities to encourage your students to step out in leadership this Christmas.

5 New Freebies I just posted 5 new freebies – Check under the Freebies Tab on www.dougfranklinonline.com We spend a good amount of time creating freebies so we can support youth workers. We know you don’t have tons of money or time to do everything your ministry requires. We want to help, so if you have [...]

I have just finished another youth ministry conference and again, a new thought has dawned on me. I think a lot about building the people on my team, but do I have a strategy to build others in the Kingdom who are not my team? I have been serving at LeaderTreks for 17 years and [...]