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…
Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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…
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...
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....
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...
Ever wonder what makes a youth ministry successful? Sure, it has great resources, well thought out programs and a community that will invest in it,...
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...
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...
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...
When I was starting out in ministry I didn’t know how to handle parents. I felt judged. I didn’t know if they were for me so I decided to avoid…
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...
I was so excited about the new powerpoint game I had just downloaded. I had visions of teens laughing, crying and cheering as we played the game. The...
Maybe you ask this question after a rough encounter with a parent. Maybe you wonder this thought after an evening where nothing went according to...