Deep Discipleship Blog
Expert insights and tips to help you lead disciple-making preteen and youth ministries.
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by Kellee Gentry
Make every first impression count. Discover 4 practical tips to welcome and serve new families at your church so they feel at home—and want to return.
by Kevin Libick
Discover how to engage preteens at VBS by giving them meaningful roles and equipping them to lead. Help them find their place in God’s story this summer.
by Doug Franklin
Is your youth group full of fun but lacking depth? Discover 3 practical ways to cure “happathy” and lead students toward lasting discipleship in youth ministry.
by Kellee Gentry
Explore how games and discipleship in student ministry go hand in hand—breaking barriers, building trust, and helping students grow in their faith through strategic play.
by Kevin Libick
Discover 4 practical ways to help preteens grow deeper in faith through real conversations, emotional support, and simple yet powerful truths.
by Kellee Gentry
Explore the overlooked spiritual discipline of solitude—and how it can transform your life, leadership, and relationship with God.
by Traci Hall
Learn how to navigate hard conversations with teenage girls using grace, truth, and practical steps that lead to lasting discipleship.
by Kellee Gentry
Transition preteens to middle school ministry with confidence—build relationships, support parents, and strengthen discipleship.







