Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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...
Yesterday our parish had it’s annual offsite staff day. It’s an exercise going back years to help us get on the same page to create an amazing year...
One of the challenges in ministry is difficult people. Those difficult people can be an angry parent, over demanding pastor or an energetic teenager....
Small groups work. They are where life change happens. Small groups are the place where teens form life long relationships. Small groups are the...
Confirmation preparation isn’t always a process people want to embrace. While it’s an important part of the Catholic (and other denominations) faith...
