Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
Every youth minister wants to engage the next generation. One of the best ways to do that is through the way you communicate. However, mastering the...
I was so excited about the new powerpoint game I had just downloaded. I had visions of teens laughing, crying and cheering as we played the game. The...
Maybe you ask this question after a rough encounter with a parent. Maybe you wonder this thought after an evening where nothing went according to...
I wish I could tell you that I’ve had a 100% retention rate for volunteers in my ministry. I wish I could tell you that people have only left because…
I don’t know about you but I have weeks where it feels like it’s over even before I get a chance to breathe. It’s during those times when I feel…
One of the most haunting questions I was asked early on in ministry was, “If your ministry ceased to exist would anyone outside your church notice?”...
Games are a huge part of youth ministry. They’re fun, they break tension, form relationships and create memories. They are a big part of ministry;...
Over the years our small group program has grown tremendously. Most of it has to do with the men and women who come in each week to love on teens…
Ever host an event and was disappointed by the turnout? Maybe it was a meeting and no one came prepared? It happens to everyone, but why it happens...
I love events and outings with youth (With the exception of lock-ins…they are evil), but they shouldn’t be the backbone of anyone’s ministry. You...
I love and despise my phone. It connects me and owns me at the same time. I’m constantly learning best practices for me, my family and my ministry....
There are going to be moments when you don’t see the results you hope for. When expectations aren’t met you want to find a reason. While it might be...
