I have been thinking a lot about what we want students to learn through youth ministry but it stuck me, what do they want? I know when I was in high school, many years ago, I wanted to hang with my friends and meet girls. My friends in youth group were great and getting to [...]
There are lots of ways to spread the gospel. Throughout the history of modern evangelicalism we’ve often thought the best way is to hold an event that people would enjoy coming to and then tell them about Christ. But what if you weren’t allow to share your faith or you weren’t allow to invite people [...]
We are starting a new year; planning and training are underway and the memory of the summer camp is fading. As we get ready for the ministry year I think it would be good for us to think about what is most important. What are the actions and activities that will make the biggest differences [...]
Recently I was on a mission trip with students and I noticed the difference it makes when I model spiritual disciplines and service. When we are with students and they are actively practicing spiritual disciplines like Bible study it’s so important to do our Bible study right in front of them. Let them see you [...]
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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