Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
Remember when communicating was simple? If you wanted teens to come to an event you sent home a flyer. If you wanted people to join your volunteer...
It doesn’t matter if you are staff, volunteer or parishioner at your local church. It doesn’t matter if you are full time or part time, we all have a...
If you’ve been in youth ministry (Especially middle school youth ministry) long enough you’ve had those moments. Those moments where something...
There are times when I wake up on a Friday and wonder, “Did we have high school ministry last night or did I go clubbing?” Youth ministry can be...
There is the pastor that never shows up or even asks about your ministry. Then there is the one who is more involved than he should be. Both can...
Football is back and so is a new season of youth ministry. And just like football there will be times when you need to make a last second change....
Setting up tables, serving pizza and helping out with a trip is all good. Volunteers are needed to create a safe environment, but as a youth minister...
When it comes to ministry, we talk a lot about spiritual health: pursuing holiness and avoiding immorality. But an area of health that I see is...
A question I get often is, “What programming do you provide for parents to help them catechize their kids?” I get odd looks when I respond, “I don’t...
We love and hate numbers. They make us feel good and horrible at the same time, especially when it comes to attendance. Instead of desiring one...
I like being comfortable. It means no conflict or stress. It’s a feeling of, “I’ve finally made it.” The problem is when the comfort stays around too...
Kickoff to the year is close. As we get ready for another year of ministry at Church of the Nativity I can’t help but wonder, “Are we really ready?”...
