Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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....
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,...
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...
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…
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...
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...
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...
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...
From time to time youth ministers send me their job descriptions and one thing that sticks out to me every time is their responsibility to...
No one wants to be a number. It’s impersonal and doesn’t give a person the value they deserve. While there is pressure to grow your numbers, it’s...
How would you rate the effectiveness of your volunteers? Are they helping you run a program or are they helping you create a movement? It’s your...
I’ve learned that the hard way that you can’t do ministry on your own. Every time I’ve tried it’s lead to frustration. Working with others is a...
