by David Hanson | Apr 13, 2012 | The Youth Ministry Blog
Branding Youth Ministry
I wasn’t sure whether to call this post Foto Friday or Friday Freebie? So I went with both. This is a logo that you can use for your Small Groups. Be looking for more logos to come over the next two weeks! I only ask that you don’t take credit for it or try to sell it to someone!
Why Brand?
1. Its more exciting and appealing than text.
2. It gives your ministry an identity and generates a feeling of consistency.
But don’t go overboard…you don’t need a logo for everything. To much branding makes a bulletin or email feel cluttered and overwhelming.
If you do not call your Groups “Small Groups” or if you need a custom logo designed but don’t want to break the bank, you’re in luck!
Contact: Andrew Godfrey
AJGodfrey Design
214.519.1718
by David Hanson | Apr 4, 2012 | The Youth Ministry Blog
As a Youth Pastors, there are things students do that get under our skin. To be more specific, stupidity drives us bonkers. How can a girl that loves Jesus, is super involved in Small Groups and service for the kingdom, find it okay to wear shorts that are barely there and a v-neck that shows off things that shouldn’t be shown off?
The answer is simple…yet complicated. While girls in our ministries love Jesus and want to pursue him, there is a fallen world with fallen messages pursuing them! We must respond…
Kate Elizabeth Conner on her blog Lily Pads has responded. This read will bless you as a Student Pastor or dad!
by David Hanson | Apr 3, 2012 | The Youth Ministry Blog
This last weekend, 5 of us from the Student Ministry team went to the Youth Specialties Palooza in Dallas, Tx. Here are 6 things that stood out:
- The Veterans will remind us and we must listen: nurture your soul and take care of your family!
- Via Doug Fields: Value a collective vision for the ministry. It takes a TEAM!
- Via Walt Mueller: We must engage and expose culture’s faulty messages.
- Via Brian Berry: Mentoring is best when I know and am part of a student’s family story.
- Via Kara Powell: Segregation happens weekly when students are secluded at church.
- Via Jim Burns: When you reach the family, you reach the world.
There were so many highlights from this Palooza, and I would recommend you taking your Student Ministry Team when you have the chance! One thing that especially stood out to me was how available the speakers made themselves before and after sessions. At most conferences I have been to, speakers hide in the green room until it’s time to speak and then retreat back there afterward. This was not the case at YS Palooza! I had the pleasure of having brief conversations with Fields, Berry, Powell and Mueller. I think this speaks volumes about the character and passion of these Youth Ministry Advocates.
Previous Series Posts:
10 Things that Annoy a Youth Pastor
9 Youth Ministry Websites to check out
8 Youth Ministry Wins
7 Good Practices for Youth Pastors
Texas native, Texas Tech Red Raider, M.Div. at Truett Seminary, husband to Ashley, father to Ava, Student Pastor at LifePoint Church in Plano, Tx, table tennis (ping-pong) extraordinaire, addicted to coffee. For anything else…you’ll just have to ask.
by David Hanson | Mar 29, 2012 | The Youth Ministry Blog
These are seven good practices that need to become habits!
- Call every volunteer you have to say “thank you,” and ask what you can do for them.
- Give up the pulpit for a few weeks to refresh and nourish your soul.
- Make your family a priority and get home on time!
- Find ways to get students integrated and serving other ministries in the church.
- Be actively mentoring students 1 on 1.
- Hand over creative control of events to a Student Leadership Team and let them execute the plan.
- Push your own spiritual development through studying scripture, theology, and adolescent literature.
Previous Series Posts:
10 Things that Annoy a Youth Pastor
9 Youth Ministry Websites to check out
8 Youth Ministry Wins
David Hanson is a Texas native, born and raised in Amarillo. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and received his Master of Divinity from Baylor’s Truett Seminary. He and his wife Ashley recently started the journey of parenthood with their daughter Ava. David has been working in youth ministry for over six years and has a desire to see students know, love, and worship Jesus. David is passionate about Red Raider Football, and beating everyone in table tennis (ping pong).
by David Hanson | Mar 28, 2012 | The Youth Ministry Blog
Here we go:
- 75% of Students involved in Small Group discipleship.
- Students starting Bible Studies in their schools.
- Non-believing students feeling welcomed and sitting under gospel teaching.
- Students engaging with the Word, in worship, and evangelism.
- Volunteers serving out of passion rather than duty.
- Nobody dying on a Sunday or Wednesday (via my Administrative Pastor).
- Parents backing the vision of the Student Ministry.
- Seeing students know, love, and worship God through a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. (Our Mission Statement)
Previous Series Posts:
10 Things that Annoy a Youth Pastor
9 Youth Ministry Websites to check out
What do you consider a win in youth ministry? Comment below to add to the list!
David Hanson is a Texas native, born and raised in Amarillo. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and received his Master of Divinity from Baylor’s Truett Seminary. He and his wife Ashley recently started the journey of parenthood with their daughter Ava. David has been working in youth ministry for over six years and has a desire to see students know, love, and worship Jesus. David is passionate about Red Raider Football, and beating everyone in table tennis (ping pong).
