Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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...
I was worried. I was worried that I was losing control of my team and instead of addressing those feelings I took out my insecurities on them. It was...
One of the hardest things for me to learn in youth ministry was how to set a schedule. Busy seasons would turn into the norm and instead of feeling...
Regardless of what happens I’m wiped after a night of youth ministry. Maybe I’m physically tired from the high energy or emotionally drained from a...
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...
