Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
We all hope that day will come when a line of people randomly show up to serve in your ministry. But, that never happens. You need to go find the…
It could be the greatest night of ministry ever, but you don’t feel that way. You can’t explain why you didn’t enjoy it like your volunteers or teens...
A question that I come across is, “Should my youth ministry have a name?” Our student programs (Uprising = high school; Resurrection = middle school)...
Back in high school I used to paint houses; however, I did more prep work (i.e. sanding, spackling) than actual painting. I hated it because it was...
Yesterday, I announced an awesome competition through Ave Maria Press. It’s a chance to go deeper into my new book Rebuilding Youth Ministry. Three...
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...
