Why You Need To Be More Intentional With Middle School
Middle school students are predictably unpredictable. You could be talking about the Passion and next think you know one of them shouts out, “FART!”...
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alignment
What You Should Be Looking For In A Youth Minister
When a church reaches out to me to help them find their next youth minister a common concern emerges. The don’t want to hire someone who is going to...
MYMU Admin
Mar 29, 2017
boundaries
What’s Really Slowing Your Ministry Down?
Do you ever feel like the day flies by and you haven’t accomplished anything? Yeah, I’ve had that feeling too. In fact, it’s something I’ve often...
MYMU Admin
Mar 27, 2017
accountability
Do You Have What It Takes To Lead?
Have you ever doubted your ability to lead? Maybe it happened when something didn’t go according to plan, or maybe it felt like no one was listening....
MYMU Admin
Mar 22, 2017
Communication
Is Your System For Recruiting Volunteers Effective?
Let’s face it, we could all use more volunteers. Doesn’t matter how many you have the demand to do more and expand your capacity is always there....
MYMU Admin
Mar 20, 2017
What Every Parent Should Expect From Your Ministry
I’ll never forget the first time I was chewed out by a parent. I wanted to shut down and completely isolate myself from them. I remember thinking,...
MYMU Admin
Mar 15, 2017
attitude adjustments
Why Your Church Needs More Than A Youth Minister
I was asked in a radio interview, “Who has primary responsibility when it comes to teens and their faith formation? Is it the parents, the church or...
MYMU Admin
Mar 13, 2017
attitudes of a youth minister
How I’m Starting Over In Youth Ministry
I’m the new guy once again. As a kid, I hated being the new guy because there was a lot of unknown. As an adult, there still is a lot…
MYMU Admin
Mar 8, 2017
What A Healthy Youth Ministry Looks Like
A healthy parish is going to have a healthy youth ministry program. Without the next generation, a church loses its appeal for families. It lacks in...
MYMU Admin
Mar 6, 2017
How You Can Change Things Up This Lent
What are you giving up this Lent? That seems to be the question most people ask during this time of year. But, is that the right question? What if...
MYMU Admin
Mar 1, 2017
The Secret To Gaining Volunteers For Your Ministry
Getting volunteers for you ministry should be simple, right? What if I told you it is as long as you don’t overcomplicate it. The secret to gaining...
MYMU Admin
Feb 27, 2017
accountability
How To Survive The Trenches Of Ministry
If you feel drained, it’s normal. Working for the church is draining but it can also be fulfilling. You just need to know how to heal anytime you...
MYMU Admin
Feb 22, 2017