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4 Signs Of A Qualified Volunteer

It was a moment of panic.  We had 30 people sign up to get involved with ministry.  It was fantastic, I was so excited and then I wondered, “What if…

6 Goals To Set Before Summer Starts

It’s a little crazy.  It’s like I blinked and the year is gone.  I used to look forward to summers as a youth minister because it’s when I thought I…

Why You Might Be The Problem

“You say you want us to do something and then you go ahead and do it yourself.”  She was right.  I was the reason people weren’t helping.  I wanted them…

Communication

How To Make Your Position Full Time

A few months back I had a young woman ask me, “How do I convince my pastor to make my position full time?”  I sensed frustration on the end.  She…

What You Need To Know Before You Get Married

There is no union so precious and so fruitful between husband and wife as that of holy devotion, in which they should mutually lead and sustain each...

boldness

How To Stop Being A People Pleaser

Click. “Hello?” A not so happy parent had just hung up on me. They wanted to see if their child could opt out of the Confirmation retreat because of...

4 Steps That Will Keep Bringing Teens Back

I’m not a great small group leader. I own the conversation and ask too many closed ended questions. Despite my shortcomings the guys in my small...

How To Endure Difficult Seasons Of Ministry

Some nights I just want to drown my face in a Chick-fil-a Cookies & Creme Milkshake. Those nights usually come in the midst of a season where youth...

Communication

How To Speak With Authority

I was jealous. In my third year of ministry we booked a guest speaker on purity. Everyone was engaged and into it. I couldn’t believe it. I would...

How To Increase Your Salary

Money can stress me out. I don’t like that it does, but when something breaks or a life change that involves money happens, I can freak out. I love...

5 Qualities Of A Successful Small Group

There’s only a few weeks left with my senior guys small group.  It’s sad because I’ve met with them at least once a week, every week for the last 4…

Can You Have Too Much Fun?

I’m a huge fan of April Fools Day. I do everything from small little, “gotchas” to well thought out pranks. This year I switched around the contents...