Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
It’s hard to ignore, but the numbers and news of COVID-19 outbreaks trend in the wrong direction. And it feels like the worst timing with the...
I know I’m not the only youth minister in their 40’s, but it’s an odd sensation to hit this decade and know that most of the teens in my ministry…
Over the last eight months, my attention has been torn between two worlds, youth ministry and live streaming the liturgy. Overseeing our efforts to...
Whenever I work with youth, I hear from them and their youth ministers that they are stressed out. Youth face pressure to succeed in their academics,...
This holiday season is going to be different for our high school and middle school students but college as well. Many of them are coming home for...
After Mass one weekend, I ran into a teen who I rarely talk to. We made small talk until I asked her the question, “How’s your small group going?”...
I didn’t feel guilty for a second. I didn’t shower; I wore my sweats and sat down in front of the television for hours. I was completely worn out,...
This has been one of the most challenging seasons of ministry, which requires a deeper commitment from the people who are a part of it. But, how do...
Our staff is talking about Christmas Eve Mass, and it’s a reminder that the calendar year is winding down. In the past, I would see this as the home...
I could see the concern look on my volunteer’s face as he showed me the text message. The text was a cry for help from a frustrated parent. She...
Their eyes lit up with joy as I showed them the new streaming equipment. I told my students to sit down and take the equipment for a ride. Over the…
When I got married, I remember being totally excited about the honeymoon. My wife and I spent two weeks in Italy, living it up. While I was filled...
