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🔑 Your Student Ministry isn’t optional. It’s essential.
They don’t all leave at once. They stop showing up gradually, missing a Sunday here, skipping youth night there. Then one day, you look...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Sep 82 min read


If You’re Not Building a Student Ministry, You’re Losing a Generation: 7 Steps to Start Today
By Overseer Derwin R. Jackson, Sr. National Student Ministries Leader | DRJ Ministries International Inc. I’ve been in student ministry...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Jul 303 min read


Let’s keep it 💯: the church that ignores its youth is writing its own obituary.
I’ve been in student ministry for over 30 years. I’ve seen generations shift, attention spans shrink, and culture evolve. But one thing...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Jul 223 min read


💔 Girl, Functioning Is Not the Same As Healing
So many of us are out here functioning. We’re showing up. Holding it down. Looking like we’ve got it all together. But inside? We’re tired. Worn. Disconnected. And honestly... barely holding on.
sonyaj5
Jun 242 min read


Stop Using Youth Ministry as a Stepping Stone: Why the Right Student Pastor Can Shift Your Entire Church
I’ve been working with youth for over three decades. And I’ve seen one major mistake over and over again: churches treat student...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Jun 23 min read


You Don’t Have a Student Ministry Issue—You Have a Leadership Issue.
By Pastor Derwin R. Jackson Sr. Let’s be real for a minute. I’ve had conversations with pastors across the country- small churches, mega...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
May 213 min read


Youth Aren’t Spiritually Dead—They’re Spiritually Unstimulated.
By Pastor Derwin R. Jackson Sr. Let’s be real—churches all over the everywhere are throwing in the towel when it comes to student...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
May 72 min read


🎣 “Fishing for a Generation”: 5 Proven Ways to Reach Youth Around Your Church
By Pastor Derwin R. Jackson, Sr. 30+ years of transforming student ministries from empty rooms to thriving movements Jesus didn’t wait...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Apr 294 min read


🎣 Fishin’ for a Generation: 3 Techniques to Reel in Students Who Actually Stick Around
Let’s get real for a second.
The Church has mastered how to run services, host conferences, and execute programs. But when it comes to reaching and retaining students—we're often casting wide nets with no clear direction... and wondering why we’re coming up empty.
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Apr 212 min read


💥Your Student Ministry Isn’t Dying… It’s Boring.
Here we go: It’s not that Gen Z doesn’t want God. It’s that the Church keeps trying to hand them a version of faith that feels outdated,...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Apr 153 min read


3 Creative Prayer Stations to Engage Students in Ministry
📣💥 Creating an engaging spiritual environment for teens is essential. Prayer stations can be a powerful tool to help them connect with...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Jan 133 min read


🎣 Casting The Perfect Line: How to Reel in the Best Volunteers for Your Student Ministry or Creative Arts Team
A skilled fisherman knows the best spots to cast his line. Likewise, you need to go where your potential volunteers are.
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Kickstart the School Year: Top Tips for Parents to Motivate and Excite Your Kids!
As summer winds down and the school bells start ringing, it's time to help our children transition back to the classroom with excitement...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Transform Your Youth Ministry This Summer! 🌟 5 Proven Tips to Make Outdoor Bible Studies Unforgettable
Want to boost your youth Bible Study numbers? Try hosting the Bible study outside.
sonyaj5
Jul 8, 20242 min read


❤️ How To Keep Your Creative Arts Team Thriving And Excited⁉️
Keeping your creative arts team active and excited requires a blend of commitment, communication, and consistency. Here’s how you can...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Let's Go Fishing: Ways To Build Your Student Ministry Via The Creative Arts
In today's vibrant and ever-evolving world, the creative arts hold a unique power to captivate and inspire youth. By integrating dance,...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
May 24, 20242 min read


👉🏽 TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR TEENS INTERESTED IN CHURCH
Having issues with getting your teens to church? Here's some tips that involves you too😍
Pastor Derwin Jackson
May 19, 20243 min read


Title: Nourishing Your Spiritual Immune System: A Seven-Day Journey to Inner Strength:
Welcome to “The Beauty Shop”, where we uplift and inspire women to have that beauty shop feel throughout their daily life. You know that...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Overcoming betrayal with FORGIVENESS
Welcome to a journey of resilience, strength, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Meet Jenease, a woman who faced betrayal and...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Light Some Fire Under Your Teen Bible Study Group!
Building a vibrant and successful student ministry is all about cultivating great student engagement. It can be difficult keeping teens...
Pastor Derwin Jackson
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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