Russell St. Bernard

Russell St. Bernard is the director for ministry operations at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the founder of After the Music Stops, a full-service youth ministry company as well as founder of Ministry Pivot, a company dedicated to assisting leaders and churches seize opportunities for growth.

What Can Eli Teach Us About Calling and Youth Ministry?

How can Eli's experience can help youth ministers discern the call of God upon the youth they serve?

4 Things Youth Pastors Should Know About Senior Pastors

Important considerations to help maintain a healthy relationship between youth pastors and senior pastors.

4 Things I Hope All Senior Pastors Know About Youth Ministry

To get any worthwhile return on your youth ministry requires investment. Here's how you can equip your youth ministry to thrive.

2 Ways to Fuel Your Youth Ministry

"What fuels your youth ministry? What fuels you? What are the things that give you strength and power?"

Youth Ministry Hindsight: You Can’t Do It Alone

"Once others got involved in the work, the production and effectiveness of the ministry grew by leaps and bounds."

Crafting Biblical, Engaging Messages for Students: 3 Essentials

"Our teaching and lessons should give students some level of relief and inspire them to trust in God."

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

3 Steps to a More Welcoming Youth Ministry

"Here are a few questions you should ask yourself about the 'welcome' feel of your youth ministry."