Category Archives: Student Ministry Stuff (SMS)
SMS: 10 Suggestions for Christian Camps
Over the last several months I have spoken at about 10 different Christian Camps, couple that with many years of being a Youth Pastor and experiencing a myriad of other camps, I feel qualified to write this email on behalf … Continue reading
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SMS: The Downward Spiral of Youth Leader (Part 2)
In two decades of being involved in Student Ministry leadership I have seen several consistent threads, one of these patterns I posted about yesterday–the downward spiral of a youth leader (read it here). The fact that the average stay of … Continue reading
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SMS: The Downward Spiral of a Youth Leader (Part 1)
“Garrett” arrived to his first Youth Pastor network meeting with the youth pastor look! You know, young-but-confident (cocky?), backpack-in-tow, as much facial hair as his 22 year old body could produce and a tight-fit stocking cap. He was quick to speak … Continue reading
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Refuge, Resource and More… Get Networked!
Back in 1995 a postcard awaited me as I began unpacking my boxes for my brand-new Youth Pastor position at Melrose Community Church. The postcard was a simple invite to the Youth Pastor Network meeting Tuesday morning at Mom’s Cafe. … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Church Members/Pastors
Overheard at any church this week: “I’ll pray for you.” Praying for others is awesome… But what if? What if more often we changed the word for to with? My friend Timothy Eldred, President of Christian Endeavor is spearheading an … Continue reading
Filed under Feeling Friendly, Mission51, Random/Rant, Student Ministry Stuff (SMS)
SMS: 4 New or Renewed Commitments
Believe it or not it rained in Seattle yesterday… I know, shocking! Though it is a little strange in August to receive the downpours we experienced the rain did more than just water my lawn and dampen my wife’s spirits. … Continue reading
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SMS: Back from Mission, Camp or Retreat? Now What?
NOTE: This article/blog was originally written by me for youthworkers.net (click here to read it there). I’ve read some amazing stories on blogs and Facebook of the things God has done at camps, retreats and on mission trips this summer! … Continue reading
Worth more than $5!
I’m finishing up another week of speaking at a camp; this time in my beautiful home state of WA! It’s nice to not have to go “over there” to share the best news ever. Sometimes “over there” is a lot … Continue reading
Got Grads?
Hey Youth Pastor and Youth Leaders! Do you have some students who are still struggling with “what’s next?” I remember each summer as a Youth Pastor, the mission trips, camps and retreats were coming to an end and I was … Continue reading
SMS: An Open Letter to Parents
Dear Student Ministry Parents, Hi! Let me introduce myself, my name is Brian Aaby, I have been involved with Youth Ministry for about 20 years, 16 as a Youth Pastor and now I serve as the President of Student Ministry … Continue reading
