I don’t know if you have realized this yet, but our culture is getting more and more Biblically illiterate. At least in my context, students are walking into our services with very little to no real background of the Bible, …
For many youth groups, routine reigns.
Now, I do think it’s a great thing for there to be a routine in our student services. We live in an ever-changing world, and students are changing themselves. Routine and consistency can …
There’s a fairly common perception in the youth ministry world that graduated seniors are a critical part of a mission trip and as such, should be honored accordingly during such a trip (with things like special anointings or opportunities just …
Youth ministry is hard. But do you know what’s even harder? Youth ministry without a great volunteer staff behind you.
These are the men and women who make your youth ministry shine. They’re working behind the scenes and with the …
I’m heading out this weekend for another foreign missions trip, this time to the country of Honduras. I’m taking the largest team I have ever taken on a trip with some fresh leaders, so I’m a bit nervous, but also …
Welp, I have been off of work for the past two months and this morning I am walking into a new role at a new church. Sandals Church. I am anxious (if I am being honest) but I am …
In youth ministry, it is easy to become laser-focused on our students, families, and volunteers’ needs. We want our senior leadership to value and support what we do, but often we neglect to prioritize their needs. It’s easy to rationalize …
So it’s been a pretty crazy few weeks. If you did not know, I am starting a new position leading the student ministry team at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. I am so pumped to join this great church and …
I often hear the question, “How much does your church expect you to be in the office?” thrown around in youth worker groups. It’s valid to want to clarify that expectation, but the undertone is usually pretty negative. Office hours …