Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every year students transition into a new season of life from elementary school into middle school, middle into high school and high school into...
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...
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...
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...
I remember my predecessor showing me his youth ministry calendar. Without thinking I remarked, “How is your wife still married to you?” Every single...
Whenever a youth minister or pastor asks for advice about growing their youth ministry I ask them, “What does your middle school ministry look like?”...
Training is something we want to provide for all of our ministers. The problem is that putting together a training event can feel overwhelming and...
A year ago my life changed. A life long goal of writing a book had been accomplished when Rebuilding Youth Ministry was released. While I’ve been...
