May is sneaky. It lures you in with warm weather, graduation parties, and the promise of summer freedom. But blink too long, and suddenly it’s July, you’re sweating through your fourth back-to-back event, your phone is vibrating with “What time …
You’ve trained your team.
You’ve clarified expectations using the Diamond Strategy.
You’ve even started looking for the block when things go sideways.
But now what?
How do you actually have the conversation when a volunteer drops the ball?
Let’s be …
Remember the diamond?
So you gave them the What.
You inspired them with the Why.
You clarified the When and handed them the How.
And still… nothing.
No game led. No follow-up email sent. No small group questions printed. Just …
You’ve been there.
You asked a volunteer to “help with the event,” and on the night of said event, they’re holding a Starbucks cup and vibing by the snack table. They’re confused why you’re frustrated… and honestly? You might not …
You know that moment when a volunteer drops the ball and you’re not sure if it was a lack of training, miscommunication, or just plain life chaos? Yeah, me too.
After 16 years in youth ministry, I’ve learned that a …
Hey Youth Pastor!
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Your volunteers are committed, willing, and they care about students. But if we’re honest, many of them still feel like… just a volunteer. They show up, they help out, and they do their best.
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Winter has a way of making everything feel sluggish—students, leaders, and let’s be honest, even us youth pastors. Between holiday breaks, bad weather, and the general exhaustion of the school year, it’s easy for faith habits to take a hit. …
Your youth ministry volunteers are superheroes. They show up week after week, listen to middle schoolers talk about Minecraft for 20 minutes straight, and somehow still have the patience to lead small group discussions. But even superheroes need a break—otherwise, …
Spring is here, which means it’s time for warmer weather, allergy season, and that moment when students start asking, “Are we still meeting during the summer?” But before you get too far ahead planning beach trips and summer camp, let’s …
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