Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
You ever see that sign? You know the one that maybe isn’t directed at you, but it implies that you don’t know the obvious like, “Keep things clean”...
Memorial Day isn’t just a day we remember those who died for our country. It’s a day where we can reflect on the wonderful blessings that sacrifice...
It’s heartbreaking when you learn a former teen is no longer going to church. You feel like a failure and wonder, “Could I have done something more?”...
Parents used to scare me. I used to think they were out to get me because many interactions were filled with criticism, disappointment and stress....
It’s a moment many of us face if you’ve been in youth ministry more than a month. It’s that moment when you are getting into your car or your bed…
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...
