Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
I’m asked, “How do I get more out of my leaders?” We know the more we get out of our leaders the better our ministry will be. It’s a loaded question….
Two weeks ago I wrote about measuring your ministry. When it comes to the tangible (i.e. attendance) it’s easy to keep track. When it comes to the...
Whether it’s from the parents, the teens or the general congregation you are dealing with an array of expectations. Everyone will have an opinion on...
There is something about youth ministry that makes us feel completely alone. You could be surrounded by hundreds of teens and dozens of volunteers....
If you grew up in a youth ministry you were impacted by some adult who poured time and energy into you. They might be the reason you got involved....
When I’m asked, “How do I get my pastor on board?” I immediately respond with a question, “How is the relationship with your pastor?” Most times the...
Preparation for confirmation is a huge part of working with the next generation in the Catholic Church. It’s the greatest potential to unleash...
I often get asked, “How did we get so many adults serving in our student programs?” While I would love to say the answer is my good looks and charm...
I used to hate tracking attendance. I was afraid the numbers would expose me as a failure. What I didn’t know is that while attendance is a sign of...
The snow is melting at a rapid rate and the temperature is finally manageable. You can almost taste summer and that means summer camps, volunteer...
Small groups sound simple, but they can be very messy. It takes work to build a program, recruit leaders and get buy in. But, once you have that you...
Now that Rebuilding Youth Ministry is out people have asked me how it all started. The how was simple. I took blog posts and journal entries...
