Do You Practice What You Preach?
Youth ministry is draining. It can drain you to the point where you wonder, “Why am I still doing this?” That’s why it’s so important to practice...
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How To Become A Highly Effective Youth Minister
Ever wonder what makes a youth ministry successful? Sure, it has great resources, well thought out programs and a community that will invest in it,...
MYMU Admin
Oct 17, 2016
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Growing Your Ministry Numbers
It’s that pressure that plagues every youth minister. It’s the question we ask; yet, hate to answer. The question, “How many teens attend your...
MYMU Admin
Oct 12, 2016
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How To Take Criticism
Maybe it’s been a parent chewing you out or a volunteer giving you critiques you didn’t want to hear, we’ve all faced criticism that leaves us...
MYMU Admin
Oct 10, 2016
Building A Young Adult Ministry
How confident are you that your teens will continue to grow in their faith after high school? It’s a scary question because the answer forces us to...
MYMU Admin
Oct 5, 2016
Are You Giving Parents What They Need To Succeed?
When I was starting out in ministry I didn’t know how to handle parents. I felt judged. I didn’t know if they were for me so I decided to avoid…
MYMU Admin
Oct 3, 2016
Communication
Master How You Communicate To Teenagers
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...
MYMU Admin
Sep 28, 2016
Where Does Technology Belong In Your Ministry?
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...
MYMU Admin
Sep 26, 2016
Does Leading Youth Ministry Get Easier Over Time?
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...
MYMU Admin
Sep 21, 2016
How To Handle Turnover In Your Ministry
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…
MYMU Admin
Sep 19, 2016
How To Know If You Are Making An Impact
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…
MYMU Admin
Sep 14, 2016
What’s Your Youth Ministry Worth?
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?”...
MYMU Admin
Sep 12, 2016