Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
I get asked the question, “If I’m starting a youth ministry in my parish what are some of the first steps I should take?” There is no cookie cutter...
Not many people like conflict; however, it’s inevitable. It might be the angry parent barraging you for not communicating or the pastor chewing you...
When a student walks into your ministry are they ready to learn? One approach is to entice them with a better picture of what life could be. While...
Every youth minister asks the question, “Am I doing enough?” It’s a question we are afraid to answer because it could expose our failures and...
It’s right there on your job description, even if you don’t see it. It’s a line that says, “All other duties assigned by the pastor.” It can be...
I love these first couple of weeks of the new year because you run into college students coming back from break. Some of them are excited to see you...
I ate a lot of cookies this Christmas. I’m not joking, I ate A LOT of cookies and on New Year’s Eve I said, “Enough.” But then on January 1st I had…
Vision and strategy are key to important to your ministry. But, even if your vision is clear and your strategy is solid it can still be derailed by...
Will students come back? It’s a question even the most seasoned youth ministers will ask. If you want the answer to be yes then you need to make sure...
What would happen to your ministry if you were to walk away? Would it continue to grow or fall apart? It’s a question we think about from time to...
On Monday I had to say goodbye to a very special person. A former student of mine was laid to rest and it was one of the most painful experiences…
You talk to the kid before, after and during program. Nothing you do seems to stop him from being a distraction. You hate to admit but sometimes wish...
