I know some youth ministries promote their students at the beginning of the summer and that’s awesome for you all. Well done.

For the rest of us, we promote with the school year. Except for this year, when school is …

Like many of you, during this pandemic I found myself working more hours than ever before. I felt the need to stay connected on many fronts because I was afraid of losing the relationships I had with our students. Because …

I’ve been praying about what I’m about to share with you.

Can I ask for a few minutes of your time to read it all?

Simply put, I get it.

Weariness is a bully.

It hasn’t stopped knocking… and knocking… …

I know everyone is having a tough time right now. What with race relations being on the forefront of everyone’s mind, the decision on whether or not to meet during a national pandemic, and managing budgets during an economic meltdown, …

I can bet the majority of you who have worked in ministry long enough have had your fair share of awkward conversations; not only with students in your ministry but parents as well. Personally, I will never forget the time …

Within the tipping point of racism and protests, has it occurred to you how we’ve unconsciously taught about this in Christian circles for years?

How often have we shared that the Jews were under the harsh thumb of the Egyptians …

If you’re like me, a white youth pastor, you are probably still trying to unpack everything that’s going on.

I don’t want to be silent anymore. I also don’t want to put my foot in my mouth or make things …

I saw a shirt once that said: “I run….  I’m slower than a turtle in molasses in the winter, but I run”.  I have never seen something that more accurately describes me as a runner.  But I do love to …