Maybe you’ve heard, but youth pastors have a bit of a reputation for being disorganized and for flying by the seats of our collective pants.
In short, structure is generally not our greatest strength.
Although it’s not easy, when we …
It’s the kick-off season for ministry! You’ve spent the summer assembling your team, ensuring each group has the right leader, and now it’s time to get these leaders with their new students. Here are some quick tips for making sure …
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “I can’t get any volunteers. I put it in the bulletin. I put it in the newsletter. We’ve asked from the pulpit. No one cares about working with our …
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 …
All-Nighters take me out for days. Sore muscles, foggy brain, exhausted body. Is it worth it?
I remember years ago reading a survey of thousands of teens from youth groups around the country; when it came to popular fun events, …
Students have cell phones. If they don’t yet, they probably will by Christmas. It can be a great way to communicate with them directly, but it can also be an overwhelming tide of communication. 3 am memes, anyone?
Setting some …
It really is interesting how many parents drop off their students and never meet the people they are dropping off their student to be with for two hours a week. It’s also really interesting for how many leaders have not …
I don’t know when you promote your students into the next grade. It may be right before summer starts so your new students get the “full on” summer ministry experience.
It may be right before school starts so that you …
The number of students we have since reopening is different than before.
I bet that’s the same for you too. Whether it’s more or less, you’re probably in a weird “new normal” territory.
My own group is seeing a smaller …
Sermons that nourish require slow cooking.
– Kent Anderson
You may be the person who plans an entire year’s worth of talks without blinking an eye (by purchasing them on DYM!). Or you may be pretty sure what you’re going …