3 People Your Ministry Needs To Go To The Next Level
You are limited, even as a leader. That means you can only take your ministry so far on your own. No one likes to feel limited; however, it can be…
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How To Know You’ve Made It As A Youth Minister
Early on in my ministry when the attendance numbers would drop I wondered, “When am I going to make it?” I was working out of frustration because my...
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Apr 18, 2016
answers
MYM 5 Minute Thought: How To Help Students Answer Tough Questions
In today’s MYM 5 Minute Thought Chris talks about the importance of helping teens answer some of the tough questions. While you might want to just...
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Apr 14, 2016
Does Everyone On Your Team Have Your Back?
You can’t do ministry on your own, you need a team. But, what happens when you feel like someone on your team doesn’t have your back? The only thing…
MYMU Admin
Apr 13, 2016
balance
5 Priceless Principles For Staying Married In Ministry
A young guy fresh out of college once asked me, “Is it possible for someone to pursue a career in parish ministry and start a family full time?” It’s...
MYMU Admin
Apr 11, 2016
MYM 5 Minute Thought: What You Have To Do This Summer To Strengthen Your Ministry
It might not feel like summer, but it’s definitely time to get ready and have a plan. In this MYM 5 Minute Thought Chris takes a look at the work...
MYMU Admin
Apr 7, 2016
How To Engage Your Audience
Have you ever wondered, “Are people listening?” It’s a question we ask at parent meetings, giving a message to teenagers or a training with...
MYMU Admin
Apr 6, 2016
accessibility
How To Get Teens Excited About Serving
I love helping out a teenager; however, my eyes roll every time I have to sign off on a service hour requirement for school. While I love the fact...
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Apr 4, 2016
MYM 5 Minute Thought: How To Help Students Transition
Every year students transition into a new season of life from elementary school into middle school, middle into high school and high school into...
MYMU Admin
Mar 31, 2016
What Churches Need To Look For When Hiring A Youth Minister
From time to time churches will reach out to me and ask me to review a job description for a youth ministry position. The first thing that strikes me...
MYMU Admin
Mar 30, 2016
How To Reach More Teens Without Adding Another Thing To Your Plate
You want to reach more teens. In fact you need to reach more teens. You feel that burden and it’s painful because you believe in order to reach more...
MYMU Admin
Mar 28, 2016
accountability
What To Do When Ministry Knocks You Down
You ever feel like a punching bag? Maybe it’s after a parent has just torn you apart, the pastor isn’t happy with your progress or a teen literally...
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Mar 23, 2016