Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
One of the biggest mistakes we make in youth ministry is assuming every teen that walks in the door is on the same page. We assume our audience has...
We’re not always ready for it, but it’s inevitable. People whether invited to or not will share with you their feedback. For a long time I was...
As a kid I remember the excitement of going door to door on Halloween yelling, “Trick or Treat“. Each time I got candy. I never had to trick someone....
One of the most frequent questions my coworkers and I get asked is, “What do I do if my pastor is not on board?” At the same time I know…
Last week I was in the midwest for a speaking engagement. Afterwards I met up with a friend who lived nearby for a cup of coffee. As we were placing…
You cannot avoid public speaking as a youth minister. Whether it’s workshops or a part of your regular job communicating a message is inevitable....
It can be a struggle to get your ministry noticed by the rest of the church. As a youth minister you know teens can contribute and have an impact....
No one had shown up to their small group. I could tell morale for these leaders were at an all time low. No one likes to feel like a failure….
There are days when quitting feels like the only option. Your tank is on empty and you cannot bare to face another disappointing season. While...
Early on in youth ministry I had several volunteers, but most of them appeared to be ineffective. It started out as disappointment and then turned...
I’ll be honest. I have youth ministry environment envy. Whenever I walk into another person’t youth space I think, “Man, why can’t I have that?” We...
If you are a leader you will feel lonely. That’s because the decisions, responsibilities and the burden fall on you first. The question you need to...
