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In our work helping churches start college and young adult ministries over the last decade, we’ve seen dozens of ministries that thrive while a specific point leader is present, only to collapse when that person moves on (usually the move is for great, God-led reasons). 

While there are times fo...

A crucial reminder for those leading ministry and making disciples, whether as your full-time vocation or simply as a part of the calling of every Christian: Jesus is more important than your ministry.

Jesus is more important than the sermon you’re preparing to preach to 500 people this coming Sund...

The following article is an excerpt from one of elementum’s modules in the process we coach our partner ministry leaders through as they prepare to launch a college or young adult ministry. 

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11 years ago this August myself and a few other college studen...

If your ministry isn’t moving toward multiplication, it’s dying. 

If you’re following Jesus and leading his people, your primary calling is to make disciples who make disciples of Jesus. That’s something that requires a multiplication mindset.

Why does this matter?

• First, Jesus commands it. Se
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