Evaluation

A Kingdom Perspective: On Getting through a Slump By René Rochester

How coaches get their teams through difficult times.
Apostle Paul, the Youth Minister By Steve Case

If the apostle Paul had been a youth minister...
Bean Counting 101: Playing the Numbers Game By Mike Perschon

Christians spend an awful lot of time counting the wrong things.
Calorie Free Kids: Counting Without Guilt By Paul Turner

In order to have a well-balanced ministry, we need to count our students.
Counting Sheep: Keeping Track of the Flock By Jean Tippit

We do need to count numbers in order to learn from our history, to be prepared for the future, and because God established the model.
Discipling like Jesus By Becky Kellner

Jesus was concerned about the masses, the small group, and the individual, and we should do likewise.
Not an Event, but a Life: Why are the Crowds Here? By Anna Aven

There are many different reasons crowds are drawn to us; which ones will last?
Only 12 Disciples? What Are We Paying You For? By Eric Dugan

Does bigger always equal better? Is that the best barometer for success?
The Most Frightening Numbers: Longevity and Youth Ministry—an Oxymoron? By Dave Wright

"The most frightening numbers in youth ministry today can be found on the pages of resumes written by youth workers looking for a job."
The Shepherd vs. the Hired Hand By Danette Matty

The best way to evaluate your effectiveness is to honestly assess your own motives for ministry.
The Spirituality of Numbers: Hope for Other Numero Aficionados By Dave Rahn

"Because the Bible makes it clear that some numbers are important to God, we can be sure that numbers can do more than help us understand if things are working. They can help us do our work so that it actually pleases God."
The Truth Shall Set You Free By Matt Lantz

An argument against the lie that "If you're not growing, you're not being effective."
Why Less Can be More By Jenny Baker

Some thoughts from the UK about the often overlooked value of small youth groups.