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Check out our NEW featured Articles, Devotionals, and Ministry Tips!

    • ALL DEVOTIONALS

    • MARRIAGE RETREAT

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    • SUMMER TRAINING

    • 9 MARKERS

    • 8 ESSENTIALS

    • 5 MINUTES W/ BO

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9 MARKERS: Group Communication Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Youth Ministry, Communication
9 MARKERS: Group Communication Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Youth Ministry, Communication
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Youth Ministry, Communication
8 ESSENTIALS: Small Group Discussion Tips
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8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Small Group Discussion Tips
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Programming Tips for Good Transitions
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8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School
8 ESSENTIALS: Programming Tips for Good Transitions
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8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Becoming a Coach
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8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Becoming a Coach
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach
8 ESSENTIALS: Soul Care Tips
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8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath
8 ESSENTIALS: Soul Care Tips
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath
9 MARKERS: Tips for Creating Intentional Events
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry
9 MARKERS: Tips for Creating Intentional Events
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Connecting with Students
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Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Connecting with Students
Ministry Tips
Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship
Ministry Tips
Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship
9 MARKERS: Pressure Free Teaching Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep
9 MARKERS: Pressure Free Teaching Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep
5 Minutes With Bo: Mentoring
Ministry Tips
Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo
5 Minutes With Bo: Mentoring
Ministry Tips
Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo
Ministry Tips
Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo
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Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Team Training Resources
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8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry

Summer Training: Lead Out- Equipping and Empowering Parents

July 17, 2025 in Ministry Tips

Join Joe and Meghan Landi in this LEAD222 Summer Training as they share practical insights on Family Ministry, focusing on how to support and empower parents within your church. Together, we’ll unpack 4 KEY PRINCIPLES designed to help parents embrace their vital role as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.

  • TRAINING PART 1: Principles 1 & 2

  • TRAINING PART 2: Principles 3 & 4

WATCH THE VIDEO: Part 1

PART 1: SUMMARY

PRINCIPLE 1: INSPIRE OWNERSHIP

Mindset Shift: Parents ARE the primary faith trainers.

  • A-Team: Parents

  • B-Team: The Church

What is a Primary Faith Trainer? A parent who models how a mature Christ-follower lives for Jesus and who looks for teachable moments in everyday life.

PRINCIPLE 2: BUILD A TEAM

  • Partnering with parents has to be one of the highest priorities for our ministry.

  • We need to hear from parents.

  • A Parent Advisory Team will help accomplish this.

  • There are numerous benefits.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Part 2

PART 2: SUMMARY

PRINCIPLE 3: EQUIP & EDUCATE

LEVERAGE CONNECTION POINTS

  • Use established communication and connection points

LEVERAGE RHYTHMS

  • Find Your Rhythms & Stick To Them

LEVERAGE RESOURCES

  • Empowered Homes Website

  • Subscribe to the EH Newsletter

PRINCIPLE 4: GO FIRST- LEAD AT HOME

  • Set an example by living out these principles in your own home first

RESOURCES

•E.H. NEWSLETTER

•CONVERSATION KIT

•EVERYDAY RHYTHMS

•PARENTING ATHLETES

•NEW YEAR REFLECTIONS

•FAITH TALKS & GOD MOMENTS

•WISDOM WALKS

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. Which of the first three principles are you strongest at and why? Which one needs the most attention?

  2. What obstacles are you facing when it comes to implementing these principles?

  3. What are 1-2 action steps you can take this month based on this training?

  4. In what ways can you "Go First" to serve your family better as a Primary Faith Trainer?

Trainers: Meghan & Joe Landi • Posted: July 2025

Event: LEAD222 Summer Training

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9 MARKERS: Group Communication Tips
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9 Markers, Youth Ministry, Communication
9 MARKERS: Group Communication Tips
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9 Markers, Youth Ministry, Communication

Do your students, parents, and volunteers know what’s happening in your ministry? Do you have a clear way to communicate the details of your next activity or event? Check out these 5 HOT Tips for Communicating with your students and families.

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8 ESSENTIALS: Small Group Discussion Tips
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8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Small Group Discussion Tips
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry

Need a quick way to train your Small Group leaders? Does your team need reminded how to lead a good small group? Check out these 7 Small Group Tips for leading an effective discussion with students.

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8 Essentials, small groups, discipleship, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Programming Tips for Good Transitions
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School
8 ESSENTIALS: Programming Tips for Good Transitions
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School

Transitions are one of the most important parts of what we do as student ministry leaders. Helping students move well from one ministry to another is vital to their personal and spiritual growth. Check out these HOT Tips for Good Transitions.

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8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Programming, Transitions, Middle School, High School
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Becoming a Coach
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Becoming a Coach
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach

Do you have a heart to help other youth pastors? Check out these 5 Tips for Becoming a Coach. As a Certified Coach, you have a unique opportunity to impact youth pastors around the country and pass on what you have learned from your own mentors and ministry experience.

Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Youth Ministry, Coaching, Become a Coach
8 ESSENTIALS: Soul Care Tips
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8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath
8 ESSENTIALS: Soul Care Tips
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath

We live in a culture addicted to hurry, and that pace can be felt even more for youth pastors and church leaders. If we are not careful, we can easily find ourselves facing burnout. Check out these 3 Great Soul Care Tips and how to reclaim your Sabbath.

Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Soul Care, Youth Ministry, Sabbath
9 MARKERS: Tips for Creating Intentional Events
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry
9 MARKERS: Tips for Creating Intentional Events
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry

Are you good at building intentional events that students actually want to attend? Check out these HOT Event Tips and Tricks to make your next gathering irresistible.


Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Events, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Connecting with Students
Ministry Tips
Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship
8 ESSENTIALS: Tips for Connecting with Students
Ministry Tips
Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship

All people have a God-given built in desire to be known, and our students are constantly asking “Does anyone care about me?” Check out these 3 Quick Tips for KNOWING Your Students and connecting with them even more.

Ministry Tips
Youth Ministry, Relationships, 8 Essentials, Friendship
9 MARKERS: Pressure Free Teaching Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep
9 MARKERS: Pressure Free Teaching Tips
Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep

One of the greatest honors of working in student ministry is teaching God’s Word. It can also bring the most pressure because it’s the most public aspect of our job. Check out these 4 Great Teaching Tips to help you prep your lessons with less stress.

Ministry Tips
9 Markers, Teaching, Youth Ministry, Lesson Prep
5 Minutes With Bo: Mentoring
Ministry Tips
Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo
5 Minutes With Bo: Mentoring
Ministry Tips
Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo

Do you have a mentor in your life? Do you have someone who invests in you, believes in you, and makes you better? Do you have someone that you mentor? Check out these 3 Great MENTORING Resources and why mentoring matters. Hear it straight from the President of LEAD222, Bo Boshers.

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Mentoring, Coaching, Youth Ministry, 5 Min Bo
Team Dev.jpg
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Team Training Resources
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry

Need to train your volunteer youth leaders? Check out these 8 Volunteer Team Training Resources! Here’s why… Inviting others to share their God-given gifts and then training and building them up to pour into the lives of students promotes volunteer longevity, consistency, and fulfillment.

Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Team Training, Volunteers, Youth Ministry
8 ESSENTIALS: Student Leadership Resources
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Student Leadership
8 ESSENTIALS: Student Leadership Resources
Ministry Tips
8 Essentials, Student Leadership

Check out these 9 GREAT SL RESOURCES! Here’s why… Developing a student leadership team and creating ways for students to serve builds ownership and helps them become participants instead of spectators. Providing leadership training and opportunities to lead helps create a student-centered culture and multiplies your leadership.

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8 Essentials, Student Leadership
LEAD222 CHALLENGE: The Power of the Invite
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Evangelism, Gospel, 9 Markers, 8 Essentials
LEAD222 CHALLENGE: The Power of the Invite
Ministry Tips
Evangelism, Gospel, 9 Markers, 8 Essentials

Your personal invitation has power! Whether you are sharing the Gospel, recruiting volunteers, or inviting youth leaders to join the Lead Community, your story makes a difference.

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Evangelism, Gospel, 9 Markers, 8 Essentials
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