Infobesity: Finding Purpose In An Over-Informational Culture

This post is by request, "how do you find purpose in a culture that is bombarded by information?" I call this cultural reality "infobesity." With ALL the information at the tip of our fingertips - resources, relationships, SM, we still have a culture that deals with deep lonileness. This post is about how to find purpose in a world that is paralyzed by over-information + lonileness. Feel free to spread the word...

Emerging, Kingdom, Leadership, MillennialsAndy GabruchDecember 14, 2017Next Generation MinistriesComment

Recovering From Heartbreak

How do you recover from heartbreak? Some of the most popular songs, writers, and media is around "breakup" but doesn't necessarily discuss how to recover + redeem from heartbreak. This post is all about that... feel free to add your thoughts.

Kingdom, Leadership, Millennials, Teen Culture, Youth MinistryAndy GabruchNovember 30, 2017Next Generation MinistriesComment

Building Healthy Cultures for Discipleship to Thrive

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in our Canadian context today? This post is to help #youngleaders figure out strategies around what makes discipleship work in ministry.

Church, Kingdom, Leadership, Youth MinistryAndy GabruchNovember 16, 2017followers, Jesus, discipleship, Next Generation, Next Generation MinistriesComment

Partnering with Parents: Your Choice?

Partnering with Parents! It is one of the most UNTAPPED potential areas in youth ministry. Want to kick butt in youth min? Connect with parents. This post is to help you with connect with parents in practical ways so that you can be effective in ministry (for the long haul). ENJOY - feel free to add to the conversation!

Raising Leaders: 5 Ways to Empower Others for Ministry

How do you train + empower others for effective ministry? This post is about 5 practical ways to help empower people for their calling, gift-sets, and investment in ministry.

5 Practical TOOLS to Discern God's Will for Your Life

How do you make important decisions in your life? This post is to help discern God's very best - walking in HIS will for your life. Feel free to add to the conversation too.

Theology, Success, Priorities, Potential, Leadership, Kingdom, Emerging, Church, FaithAndy GabruchJuly 19, 2017Next Generation Ministries, Andy Gabruch, GodComment

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

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.