We just recorded a podcast for Youth Ministry Hacks (CLICK HERE to listen) about the importance of following up in youth ministry. Follow up is such an important aspect of ministry but something easily overlooked because it’s easy to …
One of the hardest things about a job as a youth worker/pastor is watching a student who used to be so involved not be anymore. A student who you have seen God make a complete 180-degree turn in go back …
As we hit the typical time to talk sex, dating, and relationships for youth ministry, there are a couple of good things to keep in mind when it comes to addressing these topics, both with students and with parents.
As …
I don’t think I have ever heard a youth pastor say, “You know what, I have plenty of leaders. Why don’t you come and try to apply again in 6 months.”
Having volunteers is the life blood of any ministry, …
We don’t have a program for youth on the weekend… intentionally. I understand this is just our context, and many churches do have weekend programs, and there is nothing wrong with it (maybe). For our context, that is not just …
Any good leader within the church knows that volunteers play a huge part when it comes to executing the vision and strategy. But some leaders don’t see the value of volunteers. They get stuck in the mindset of “I get …
Let’s pretend we already have all the physical and logistical things ready for summer camp. You’re packed. Planning Center is locked in. Transportation is a go. As a leader, how do you ensure you are prepped to minister through summer …
Let’s talk speaking and teaching outside of your ministry, such as at camps and conferences. I feel like this is one of the top 5 questions I get asked from other youth pastors and I have been asked about how …
I don’t think I have ever heard of any leader say, “You know what, I think I have enough volunteers in my ministry.” If you have ever said that, you should write a blog instead of me. Ministry is only …
It was my 35th birthday last week and I was doing some reflecting and I wrote down a few thoughts I would like to share.
Early on in ministry I feel like I was driven and goal oriented but was