What is the Next Generation of Revival?

In this post, I want to share my heart with you about why Historymaker can be a catalytic weekend to bring revival to our context in BC + the Yukon. Through the principles of revival found in Scripture, why can't we experience revival afresh? It might look differently, but in unity under mission, corporate guidance, and putting our faith into action, revival can come here too!

Building a Theology of Fun in Youth Ministry

Jesus said,

"I have come to give life to the FULL..." He is saying that life is MEANT to be purposeful, abundant, lacking nothing, extraordinary, and exciting. This post is about going through the FIVE principles of FUN that EVERY youth ministry should experience. In other words, building a theology of FUN in Youth Ministry.

Youth Ministry, Theology, Teen Culture, Success, Leadership, Millennials, KingdomAndy GabruchJanuary 18, 2017mentoring, leadership, #ANewMe, fun, theology, Youth MinistryComment

Top 5: Culture, Self-Leadership, and Youth Ministry

Here are the TOP 5 posts from 2016 on self-leadership, culture, and youth ministry. Feel free to browse, add to the conversation, and share your thoughts on the top posts in 2016.

All the best in 2017!

Church, Kingdom, Leadership, Millennials, Teen Culture, Theology, Youth MinistryAndy GabruchJanuary 6, 2017pots, 2016, top 5Comment

From Christmas to New Years: 5 Self-Leadership Practices to Make the Most Out The Season

How do you spend Christmas break? Of course there is family, food, fun, and reflection on faith. For me, it is one of the most strategic times to make the most out of my time for the new year. My hope for you, as a leader, is to make the most out of your time too. Here are 5 practical ways to make the most out of this Season.

Andy GabruchDecember 21, 2016Comment

5 Practical Ways to Reach the Next Generation in Canada

Many times I have been asked how I have done youth ministry. For me, I have always seen youth ministry as a city-wide youth ministry, not a church ministry or community ministry.

I have based EVERYTHING I have done on John 3:16. Let me unpack this:

Youth Ministry, Leadership, Kingdom, Emerging, Success, TheologyAndy GabruchNovember 28, 2016Next Generation, evangelismComment

Mentoring Millennials: Asking GREAT Questions to Get GREAT Results

Jesus - the MOST effective influencer humanity has EVER seen - spoke 60% in stories/parables, 30% in giving or answering questions, and 10% in content.

In the Gospels, Jesus was asked 113 questions, answered 61, and asked 51.*

In the same way, how important is it for you and I to influence millennials through effective questioning?

Emerging, Kingdom, Leadership, Millennials, Priorities, SuccessAndy GabruchNovember 24, 2016mentoring, reGROUP, millennials, Next Generation Ministries, NextgenbcComment

Redeeming Sexuality: How to Practical Redeem Sexuality in a Millennial Culture

Based on the request of leaders + pastors in local churches, this post is to provide a practical response to reach + engage Millennials through a redemptive way of sexuality.

Youth Ministry, Emerging, Kingdom, Teen Culture, MillennialsAndy GabruchOctober 18, 2016redeem, millennials, sexuality, marriage, purityComment

Understand your Blind Spots BEFORE They Blindside You

Too often leaders are too busy. Leaders are ALWAYS doing ministry but very few receive personal ministry. Understanding your blindspots in ministry + life WILL personally minister to you AND help you not be blindsided by the busyness + demands of ministry.

Dealing with the Demon of Discouragement: 4 Ways to be Effective in the Midst of Hard Times

Everyone deals with discouragement... but not everyone deals with discouragement well. APPLY the principles of HOW Paul, the Apostle, dealt with discouragement + difficult times.