I’ve been in youth ministry for 16 years, which is wild—my youth ministry career could practically drive a car by now! Though, I’d probably need to take the test at least twice.
If I were starting at my very first …
“I didn’t know that was happening!”
“What do you mean I missed the deadline?”
“There was a retreat? When?”
“The lock-in ended four hours ago!?”
Let’s face it, there have been times when you wished someone had heard the communication …
As the fall season arrives, youth pastors often juggle a packed calendar full of events, retreats, and holiday planning. While the season is full of exciting opportunities to impact students’ lives, it can also be a prime time for burnout. …
Attending a youth ministry conference can feel like a big commitment—there’s time away from your ministry, expenses, and the challenge of leaving your students behind for a few days. But in reality, stepping away from the day-to-day grind to go …
Every so often, we see people ask on the Download Youth Ministry Community Facebook page how they can get speaking gigs. Here are some great tips just for you!
Be Faithful with Your Own Students
Before you start speaking to …
Being a teenager can be really stressful! It was stressful enough for us when we grew up before cell phones, social media, and constant plugged-in information. For students now, the stressors are multiplied! As youth pastors, we have the wonderful …
As school starts back up and students get into the rhythm of handling homework, tests, projects, and sports, it can be tough to manage all the pressure and expectations that come with it!
As youth pastors, we have an opportunity …
I’ve been doing youth ministry long enough to remember when cell phones became ubiquitous. Before that time, we would often need to make sure that a student who didn’t have a cell phone could call home and reach their parent. …
I heard a youth pastor recently say that youth ministry would be easy if it weren’t for the parents! I know it can often feel like we are ministering to very willing students who are parented by flaky parents. I’ve …
🎉 Gold Member Week: 50% Off EVERYTHING at DYM! 🎉
Hey DYM Fam!
It’s that time of the year again, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off the epicness that is Gold Member Week! Whether you’re a seasoned …