Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
My heart sinks when I hear my son say, “Daddy, I miss when you are away.” Between retreats, conference, and now travel for the book it gets hard to...
Today, I’m happy to introduce a great resource for youth ministers. ParishDesigner.com is a service for youth ministers and parishes looking to...
Today we are at the Student Leadership Conference with Doug Fields. It’s something we’ve done with our students a few times and it’s a great way of...
It started out as frustration and quickly turned into resentment. My expectations as a leader were not being met. People weren’t performing the tasks...
It’s easy to get comfortable and that’s a good thing, right? It feels good for a while but it doesn’t last forever. The problem with hitting cruise...
Fiscal year has just begun and you’ve recently learned that your budget is not where it needs to be. The tendency is to lose hope, and gain anxiety....
There are times when I’m filled with anxiety, questions and concerns. What’s helped has been the ability to call someone on the phone, and meet with...
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “They just don’t care.” It’s a thought that comes from frustration, disappointment or just being burned out....
If you want your ministry to grow you need to learn how to expand your capacity. The key factor to building your influence and increasing your impact...
I have a five year old, which means he loves asking the question, “Why?” While it can get a little annoying it’s a question we need to be asking...
When I was fresh out of college I knew everything. There was not one thing I did not know, at least that’s what I told myself. As a leader I…
I used to obsess about small group curriculum. I was on the search for the content that would change lives and grow the church. The problem is that I...
