The Social Media Practices and Tips for Ministry is a resource created by the CBF College & Young Adult Ministry network. It is written for connecting with college students and young adults through social media but may also be used for age-related ministries and church-wide social media strategies as well. Download resource here.
Consider how Scripture reveals God’s plan for all of humanity—male and female together—to serve God’s people. A 4-session video and curriculum resource for all ages to help your church articulate the biblical and theological basis for affirming the calling of women and nurture a culture that more fully welcomes their leadership. This resource is available…
This list, prepared by the CBF Youth Ministry Network, provides a variety of vetted Bible studies, curriculum series and books to be used with a youth or young adult group. Click HERE to access the resource.
Stewardship is a spiritual discipline. Just as we grow believers who read Scripture, pray, worship and serve, we are called to develop Christ followers who view generosity as a key element of the life of faith. To this end, these lessons for adults, youth and children, created by CBF Global and Smyth & Helwys, have…
Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus is a new study from CBF Global. It calls us back to the central focus of our Christian faith, the Risen and Living Jesus! This study invites congregations into deeper faithfulness with each other, equips congregations to offer a bold and positive witness to the risen Jesus and transforms us…
Join on the journey that pastors and churches have avoided for years. Who are young adults, what is their habitat, how do we lure them into church and how can we do all this without changing anything and with minimal budget and effort. There are no miraculous answers but an invitation to join in the…
No matter where you are, the size of your church, or the context of your congregation, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. Without them programs fail, ministries struggle, and quality suffers. Any church that fails to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers is going to face struggles in making their ministry a…
Many churches in America have seen a precipitous decline in attendance over the past 30 years. In more recent years, the 18-35 demographic has been waning in attendance, more than any other group in church membership and attendance. This webinar, led by LaMont Johnson, presents practical strategies and tools in engaging the Young Adults, who…
This webinar for youth ministers and leaders promotes awareness of adolescent mental health issues and provides resources for leaders to help normalize the conversations around adolescent mental health. It includes presentations from mental health professionals, as well as a panel discussion and time for questions and conversation. Access the document of resources HERE.
Have you run background checks on all your church volunteers, especially those who work with your children and youth? A recommended site for this is SecureSearch. They have worked with thousands of churches, faith-based, and for-impact organizations to help protect those who cannot protect themselves. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Cristiani, vice…