Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
I’ve become aware that during times of stress (personal or professional) that I have to be on top of my heart. Working with me during times of high...
If you are a leader one of the most (if not the most) important part of your job is communication. And while what you communicate is important all of...
This summer has been full of meetings, trips and recruiting ministers. It’s been a most productive summer but I know once July starts to wind down...
I don’t talk about it much because honestly as a youth minister it’s not something that’s required of our jobs. I don’t talk about my blogging...
It appears that for the next couple of weeks we’ll be missing staff members here and there due to vacation. Some people are heading to the beach,...
When I was a kid my cousins from Italy came to the United States to visit and tour. The largest challenge of their trip was the fact that they did…
Whenever someone starts a comment, “You aren’t going to like me saying this.” 99 out of 100 times they are being blatantly honest. In fact those...
It’s the beginning of the week and you are not looking forward to going into work because you know IT awaits you. Maybe IT’S hidden in that stack of...
Last night was exciting because I got to eat tacos. Actually, it was really exciting because I got to meet with our family ministry leaders. Lisa...
My heart pounds faster, my throat closes up, what feels like an allergic reaction is really anxiety building over the tasks and projects that seem...
I feel like I’m hearing it more than usual, “Can you help my child? They’re dealing with a lot and they need someone to talk to.” It’s a loaded...
When I was a teenager I went on a retreat about an hour or two away from home. It was a good time; however, the strongest memory from that trip…
