Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
Have you ever had a volunteer show up late or unprepared? Maybe you’ve had that time when someone you relied heavily on dropped the ball and it made...
Youth ministry can easily become a 24/7 operation. Office hours are filled with planning and organizing. Then there are the meetings and if you throw...
It’s all too often we hear stories of leaders who lose their influence because of something they said or did. It’s a fear that I carry around,...
Whether you need volunteers in a few months or a matter of minutes there is always stress associate with recruiting volunteers. The good news is that...
Branding works. When you see golden arches you think about McDonalds. You see a swoosh and it’s Nike. But, when someone thinks about your ministry...
The backbone of our student ministry is small groups. It’s where teens feel connected and are able to go deeper in their faith. While small group...
Balancing a family and professional ministry is difficult. As a youth minister you are constantly missing out on family gatherings, bed time and...
Volunteers will leave. It’s a reality of our ministry and no matter the reason it always hurts. However, the part that haunts us the most is not...
Last week I was in Austria meeting with church leaders and what struck me was the similarity in some of the obstacles they faced. When it comes to...
A great speaker can change minds and hearts. He can capture the attention of many to create change. Unfortunately, mastering the art of speaking...
We’re always desiring more. We want more volunteers. We want more money for our budget. We want more teens to show up to program. While there is...
There are weeks where I have to seriously think hard about what I’ve accomplished. It’s almost like I walk into the office on Monday and all of a...
