What Keeps You Up At Night?

I scare easily.  If I hear something go bump in the middle of the night I want my wife to get up and figure out what it is.  But, I…

Communication

Are Your Emails Being Ignored?

It can be frustrating when someone tells you, “I didn’t get the email.” even though you know very well that they received it. But, is it really their...

Books

Rebuilding Confirmation

When did we go wrong when it came to Confirmation preparation? Instead of treating it like a commissioning it’s become a graduation for most people....

Do You Practice What You Preach?

Youth ministry is draining. It can drain you to the point where you wonder, “Why am I still doing this?” That’s why it’s so important to practice...

big picture

Growing Your Ministry Numbers

It’s that pressure that plagues every youth minister. It’s the question we ask; yet, hate to answer. The question, “How many teens attend your...

accountability

How To Take Criticism

Maybe it’s been a parent chewing you out or a volunteer giving you critiques you didn’t want to hear, we’ve all faced criticism that leaves us...

Building A Young Adult Ministry

How confident are you that your teens will continue to grow in their faith after high school? It’s a scary question because the answer forces us to...

Communication

Master How You Communicate To Teenagers

Every youth minister wants to engage the next generation. One of the best ways to do that is through the way you communicate. However, mastering the...