Are You Doing Enough?

Every youth minister asks the question, “Am I doing enough?” It’s a question we are afraid to answer because it could expose our failures and...

MYMU Admin Jan 11, 2016

Are You A Pure Youth Minister?

It’s right there on your job description, even if you don’t see it. It’s a line that says, “All other duties assigned by the pastor.” It can be...

MYMU Admin Jan 8, 2016
Communication

How To Keep In Touch With Former Students

I love these first couple of weeks of the new year because you run into college students coming back from break. Some of them are excited to see you...

MYMU Admin Jan 6, 2016
accountability

How To Get The Most Out Of This Year

I ate a lot of cookies this Christmas.  I’m not joking, I ate A LOT of cookies and on New Year’s Eve I said, “Enough.”  But then on January 1st I had…

MYMU Admin Jan 4, 2016

4 Attitudes That Will Derail Your Ministry

Vision and strategy are key to important to your ministry. But, even if your vision is clear and your strategy is solid it can still be derailed by...

MYMU Admin Dec 23, 2015

Will Students Come Back To Your Ministry?

Will students come back? It’s a question even the most seasoned youth ministers will ask. If you want the answer to be yes then you need to make sure...

MYMU Admin Dec 21, 2015
accountability

How You Could Sabotage Your Ministry

What would happen to your ministry if you were to walk away? Would it continue to grow or fall apart? It’s a question we think about from time to...

MYMU Admin Dec 18, 2015

How To Deal With Losing A Student

On Monday I had to say goodbye to a very special person.  A former student of mine was laid to rest and it was one of the most painful experiences…

MYMU Admin Dec 16, 2015

When To Kick A Student Out Of Your Ministry

You talk to the kid before, after and during program. Nothing you do seems to stop him from being a distraction. You hate to admit but sometimes wish...

MYMU Admin Dec 14, 2015
change

Lessons From A Broken Door

I do most of my writing at a Starbucks by my son’s school. And for the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed an incredible phenomenon. People continue to...

MYMU Admin Dec 11, 2015

The Best Way To Equip Parents

I recently was doing an interview and the question was asked, “What resources do you use to equip parents?” While there are great resources and tools...

MYMU Admin Dec 9, 2015

How Is The New Year Going To Be Different?

I think we all like this time of year.  Even if you don’t like Christmas you do like the fact that a New Year allows us to hit that imaginary…

MYMU Admin Dec 7, 2015
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