Communication

Does Your Vision Stick?

Do others share in your vision? Unfortunately, not enough people in my church do. It’s not that they disagree with it, it’s just not clear to them....

Give Your Ministry a Fresh Perspective

Last week a few people from staff attended a church conference. The majority of the group who went were hired within the last year making it a unique...

Essentials To Communicate Effectively

With a mild winter in Baltimore I have been battling allergies. While I’m not sneezing or dealing with irritated eyes I have been losing my voice....

authenticity

Small Group Qualities

I’m not the best small group leader; yet, I enjoy them so much.  As a member of an adult small group it’s made me a better husband, father, son and…

Rebuilt Book Contest Winners

Just over two weeks ago my pastor Father Michael J. White and his associate Thomas W. Corcoran released their first book Rebuilt: Awakening the...

accountability

Facing Spiritual Battle

Facing spiritual battle is a huge part of youth ministry. I’ll never forget the first time I had to deal with a teen in my ministry passing away. It...

First Steps In Youth Ministry

I had no idea what my first steps in youth ministry should be. Walking into the office that first week was intimidating. My only experience of youth...

How Are You Helping Hurting Teens?

Nothing is harder in youth ministry than serving hurting teens. Growing up I was one of them during my parent’s divorce. I hit some dark moments that...

Build The Perfect Work Week

When I first started in youth ministry my work week was a mess. I had little professional experience, I wasn’t married and really had no firm office...

Communication

Do You Have Youth Ministry Synergy?

I was the goalie for my 7th grade lacrosse team , which meant a lot of responsibility. On top of stopping welt producing shots, I needed to make sure...

Communication

Improve Your Speaking

Worst time to give me advice is right after a message.  I’m tired, drained and I just want to go home; but this is what this one volunteer did.  He…