Syler Thomas

Below you’ll find articles by Syler Thomas. All of the articles on YouthWorker.com represent some of the best youth ministry content, written by experienced pastors. We pray you’ll find these to be a helpful resource in your ministry.

Managing Your Ministry: Managing Bedtimes

Syler Thomas

(May 2013)

Sleeping often is the last thing on our students' minds when it's retreat time. They're eager to stay by the campfire or have an adrenaline rush that keeps them active for hours, but you—and they—need to rest.
Managing Your Ministry: It’s Prom Season!

Syler Thomas

(April 2013)

The magic of the annual prom doesn't have to overtake your youth ministry and turn into a nightmare.
Managing Your Ministry: Are You a Youth Ministry Lifer?

Syler Thomas

(February 2013)

How do you view youth ministry? Is that an entry-level position for you, or are you in student ministry for life?
Managing Your Ministry: Users vs. Doozers or All I Know About Volunteer Leadership Came from 'Fraggle Rock'

Syler Thomas

(November 2012)

Imagine a puppet teaching you the lesson of when helping hurts. Now, apply that lesson to your minsitry, including dealing with your volunteers.
Managing Your Ministry: Working with Weddings

Syler Thomas

(October 2012)

You bond with your students, but eventually they grow up, get married and want you to officiate at their weddings. Here is some advice for handling those special occassions for the kids you've grown to love.
Managing Your Ministry: Managing Small Group Dynamics

Syler Thomas

(August 2012)

Remember who your group is before you establish your expectations of the members.
Making Room for Oldies and Newbies

Syler Thomas

(May 2012)

Youth of all stripes come together in ministry, which could lead to disagreements amoung your students. How do you settle the issues and help them appreciate each other where they are on the journey?
Dueling with Doubt: Helping Students Survive the Dark Night of the Soul

Syler Thomas

(April 2012)

How do we help prepare students for periods of doubting that many are sure to encounter during their time in college?
Managing Your Ministry: Making It Hard for Your Seniors to Fail

Syler Thomas

(April 2012)

Don't make it easy for college freshmen to forget their Christian faith.
Managing Your Ministry: Let My People Dream: Leading by Giving Others Freedom to Pursue Their Visions

Syler Thomas

(February 2012)

Set your leaders free to pursue their passions in ministry, and you'll be giving them new life.

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Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Lessons & Youth Group Games

Syler Thomas

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