How To Keep Your Youth Minister Around For The Long Haul
I used to be cautious not to get too attached to other youth ministers. What was the point? Every time I got to know one, I’d immediately think they...
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As I pulled into the driveway I could sense the incoming disappointment. I didn’t want to say it out loud even though my sons were asking, finally...
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I spent over a decade putting together a dynamic ministry. When I left it still wasn’t perfect. In fact one of the reasons I moved on was because I...
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My heart was racing and I felt as if I was going to be sick. I had never fired a volunteer before and I was hoping I would never have…
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I sat at the restaurant for hours, when finally the manager came to me and said, “We haven’t had many people from your church come, they do know your...
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Don’t Overlook The Importance Of Collaboration: Join The MYM Huddle Today
For years I felt like the only youth minister in my area. It’s not that the other churches didn’t have a youth ministry program, but their youth...
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How To Address The Fears That Are Holding Back Your Ministry
Your ministry is probably not growing because you are afraid to fail. Unfortunately, I’ve been there many times. I’ve been hesitant to decide because...
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Why Storytelling Is More Powerful Than Numbers
If your ministry ceased to exist how would it impact the community? When you think about that question does it cause:
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A few weeks ago I asked my subscribers, “What’s the biggest challenge you are facing right now in ministry?” (I’D LOVE TO KNOW YOUR ANSWER THE...
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accountability
How To Power Through The Disruptions That Mess With Our Goals
The enthusiasm is gone. At the beginning of the year it’s easy to get motivated and say, “I’m going to change.” And if will power was all that we...
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