The Senior Shift
It is the moment that many seniors are waiting for: the transition from high school to college. It is full of emotions. Excitement, curiosity, and new experiences abound as they
October 7, 2021
Welcoming the Next Group: Effectively Integrating Incoming Students
The summer is filled with many emotions in student ministry. There’s the hustle and bustle of getting trips and camps planned and accomplished. There’s the physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion
August 23, 2021
SPEAK conference challenges students to share now, consider call to ministry
The SPEAK conference has always had one thing at its core —the gospel. But this year, Scooter Kellum, youth ministry strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, wanted to add
August 19, 2021
Back to School: Spring Forward – in the Fall??
The back-to-school season is a stressful time for everyone in the youth ministry context. Parents are stressed over making sure their students are ready. Students, for the most part, are
August 4, 2021
YMLink Opens Students’ Eyes to Missions
Cody Hensley said working alongside students to build a deck for a homeowner in Birmingham was a meaningful experience. But even more meaningful was hammering alongside those teenagers while talking
July 14, 2021
Making the Most of Summer Camp
Can you smell the Axe body spray with strong undertones of body odor? Or maybe your back is already sore from sleeping on a bed that needed a mattress change
July 7, 2021
Avoiding the Summer Burnout
Summer is a big deal. Everyone speaks of summer with hope of rest, excitement of travel and time to enjoy their favorite hobbies or pastime. But as a student pastor,
June 17, 2021
Conversations with the Expert: Mental Health in Teenagers
Transcript: Scooter: So hey, welcome. We’re so glad that you decided to join us today on our Uplink on the Road webinar. My name is Scooter Kellum, I am the
May 12, 2021
Student Leadership Teams
“No offense Pat, but this isn’t your ministry – it’s ours.” Eight years ago, as I first stepped into full-time student ministry, those words would have bruised my little ego.
April 22, 2021
Youth Ministry Outside the Walls of Church
When we consider youth ministry in the modern context, our minds likely turn to small group discussions, Bible studies, mission trips and worship services. But during the past year, with
April 5, 2021