Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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...
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...
When I hit this time of year I feel like I’ve just crossed a finish line. It’s that natural feeling of the grind being over and this desire to check…
On the latest Rebuilt podcast, Tom Corcoran and I respond to an email from a listener regarding a frustrating situation. This person wants to grow,...
I haven’t been running for a while. I had a bad muscle pull in my lower back. It kept me from doing something I loved. Finally this past week I’ve…
Whether it’s from the parents, the teens or the general congregation you are dealing with an array of expectations. Everyone will have an opinion on...
The snow is melting at a rapid rate and the temperature is finally manageable. You can almost taste summer and that means summer camps, volunteer...
One challenge every leader faces is when to bend and when to stand firm. You don’t want to seem unruly but then again protecting the integrity of...
You’ve reached your limit. You can no longer endure. As you drive home after another long night you wonder, “Can I keep doing this? The temptation is...
As a kid I remember the excitement of going door to door on Halloween yelling, “Trick or Treat“. Each time I got candy. I never had to trick someone....
One of the most frequent questions my coworkers and I get asked is, “What do I do if my pastor is not on board?” At the same time I know…
I used to cringe at the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” It makes like life sound like a popularity contest. Almost as if...
