angry parents

Why Parents Are Mean And Scary

When I started youth ministry, I was intimidated by the parents of teens in my church. The idea that I had to give people, who were close to my...

attendance

4 Things That Scare Youth Ministers

I have a fear of heights.  While I can get on a plane the idea of climbing a 40ft ladder causes my palms to sweat.  We all have fears that…

conflict

How To Deal With Confrontation

Confrontation seems to always rear it’s ugly when you least expect it. Whether it’s in an email or done face to face it can put you in an awkward...