Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
I couldn’t decide if I was frustrated or depressed. Maybe I was feeling both. Only nine parents showed up for our information meeting on Confirmation...
Two, then three and then four years would pass by and I was frustrated. I was frustrated because I wondered, “When would we arrive?” Meaning, when...
No one, especially my pastor, likes to be caught off guard. Surprises allow emotions to take over and it causes the situation to grow complex. When...
“Shouldn’t we go this way?” shouted someone from the back. “No, I think it wants us to go right.” We were at a crossroads on the Appalachian Trail...
It felt like people were conspiring against me. It was another email from a volunteer saying, “I can’t make it, something came up.” I was ready to...
The other day someone on staff asked, “What our discipleship path?” In other words, “How are we growing disciples at our church?” It’s a challenging...
If you need to meet with me make it worth my time. I’m a meeting snob, because I have little margin and do not want it compromised. I want to…
With the Superbowl done and the NFL season over, many teams are in the midst of that dreaded region known as “Rebuilding Mode.” Every team has...
Cliques are bad right? I mean there has to be something wrong when a group of teenagers are hanging out in the corner not aware of others. Or, is...
I’m often asked by other youth ministers, “What are the traits of your small group program?” Small groups sound simple, yet they’re messy. And...
“Refresh, refresh, refresh!” I don’t have cable so once in a while I have to watch my teams play on my phone. I want the instant results of each...
There have been more times than I can count when I’ve just stared at the screen not knowing what to write. This is frustrating as a communicator. You...
