Serving in youth ministry can be a whirlwind, but you’ve got what it takes, and we want to help equip you to be the best Switch leader you can be. Do you have questions about how to get a group of teenagers to open up, or does the idea of partnering with parents make you sweat? We’ve got you covered. In these videos, Youth Pastors from several of our Life.Church locations will break down how you can win as a leader—and it’s not as scary as you think. So check out these videos and get inspired and empowered to lead students to become fully devoted followers of Christ!
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Lead Your Students to Grow This Habit, and Watch What Happens
Our mission as Switch leaders is to lead students to become fully devoted followers of Christ. So, leading students to engage with Scripture is a huge part of their journey. Learn some ways you can lead students into God’s Word and build their Bible habits with this video.
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You Can Partner with Parents - Here's How
We know that parents are the most important spiritual influence in their students’ lives. But the idea of partnering with parents can feel awkward and uncomfortable. In this video, we’ll learn some practical tips for how you can partner with parents, and it’s not as difficult as you think.
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Win as a Leader by Showing Up Randomly
Students start expecting you to show up on Switch night, but they’ll be transformed when you show up randomly in their lives. When you take the initiative and the time to show up, you are leaving a lasting impact that your students will remember and building trust that will make your Switch group time more meaningful. Check out this video for a few tips on how you can make this a habit in your leadership.
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Win as a Leader by Showing Up Mentally
How you show up on a night of Switch can make or break your small group time. Are you unintentionally impeding progress by bringing your problems to your group? Or are you showing up ready to listen and lead your students? Check out some great tips on how you can win as a leader in this video.
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The Most Effective Way to Lead Your Students
You can’t lead students to grow closer to Jesus if you aren’t actively pursuing Him. In this video, we’ll learn how to be a better leader by being a better Christ follower. So lean in and get ready to be challenged and changed as you take your leadership to the next level.
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4 Tips to Change the Way You Lead Your Students
It’s easy to feel discouraged when your students aren’t making the progress you hoped for. But don’t give up! You may be the only spiritual influence in a student’s life, and every student is at a different stage in their faith journey. Learn how you can be a better leader by meeting them where they are and challenging them to take a right next step in this video.
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Win as a Leader by Showing Up Randomly
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Switch Training - About the Videos
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3 Ways to Open Up a Switch Group
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4 Tips to Change the Way You Lead Your Students
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The Most Effective Way to Lead Your Students
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You Can Partner With Parents - Here's How
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Win as a Leader by Showing Up Mentally
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Lead Your Students to Grow and Watch What Happens
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