Are You Glad When It’s Done?

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when the night is over? “So glad that’s done.” or “Awesome night, can’t wait for next week.” You...

Why You’ve Failed Your Values

I’m going to be transparent. I was reviewing some old posts in Marathon Youth Ministry when I came across the importance of prayer in your ministry....

What You Are Wasting And Why

Tomorrow, the majority of our staff is heading down to Atlanta for the Drive Conference. I’m not going. What does that mean? Quiet office, less...

Feeling Attacked

I’m an oversensitive, prideful and difficult individual. I don’t like to be disturbed, I have routine and I have order. When that gets disruptive my...

How To Get Better At What You Do

I wish I read in high school like I do now. Maybe I would have gotten into a more prestigious school and found myself with larger loans. In all...

Is Your Ministry Too Expensive?

I almost feel guilty, like I’m a fake or cheating people. How could I charge someone so much for something I’m not sure I could afford myself? You...

The Right People For Your Ministry

The conversation was just saturated with vision, it was beautiful. Yesterday I met with this guy who is going to be my college age ministry...

How To Request The Brutal Facts

They make me nervous, new ministers, they are somewhat intimidating. I feel this way because I want them to love student ministry like I do. It’s...

Getting The Best Ministers

Chris Tomlin, you stink. Because of you I am leading my the high school program tonight. I know, sounds kind of funny coming from the Director fo...

Where We Can Fall Short

I consider myself handy, but most people who aren’t consider themselves handy. Really I am…but I sometimes don’t give things the proper attention....

Out Of The Norm Ministry

I like when the unexpected happens. It can be positive or negative, but when it happens I feel like God is showing me something. Last night we our...