Andy Lawrenson

Andy Lawrenson is the student and ministry teams pastor at Nags Head Church in North Carolina. Andy has been in student ministry for 25 years as both a volunteer and a paid staff member. Andy and his wife, Misha, have been married for 28 years and have three children: a son in middle school and twin eight-year-olds, a boy and girl.

Youth Ministry Launch Ideas: 6 Kickoff Tips for Churches

Do you need new youth ministry launch ideas? Discover 6 hot tips for a successful blastoff!

Love Church? If Not, You Won’t Accomplish Anything in Youth Ministry

Do you love church? Love should motivate me to be at my best as I serve in youth ministry.

High School Youth Group Is Changing—So We Must, Too

When I was a teenager, I lived for the weekend events of our junior high and high school youth group. I attended every possible one. But these days, kids have other ways to connect socially, so youth ministries must adapt.

How to Find Summer Balance in Your Youth Ministry

Having served in student ministry for over 25 years I have learned something about summer balance and time.

What Ministry Expectations Does Your Church Have?

When it comes to ministry expectations, what does your youth ministry ask of its members?

Teens and Spiritual Gifts: How to Help Discover Them

Teens and spiritual gifts: Part of discipleship is helping a believer discover and use their spiritual gifts.

How to Help Lead Change

How can you help lead change in your ministry when people struggle and stress over it?

7 Things Youth Group Parents Must Know

Since God has placed my family here I believe we have a responsibility to be supportive of the student ministry, the student ministry team and the leadership of our youth pastor. My support is proven by my action.

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