I have learned to minister well to students and leaders struggling with mental health issues. I am patient, empathetic, a strong proponent of getting diagnosed, seeking counseling, and finding if medication is needed, and if I try really hard, I
October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
But, let’s be real. You probably don’t hear, “I’m so thankful for you!” very often. Or even at all.
Or maybe, during the month of October, you see how other churches recognize their student ministry …
I just started my 15th year of student ministry. For the last 13, I have been ministering to kids who had parents older than I was. I’m just now starting to minister to students whose parents are the same age …
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 …
Student Leadership Teams
Student Leadership Conference
Student Serve Teams
Summer of Service
Kingdom Worker Wednesdays
Doulos Teams
Ambassadors for Christ
These are just a few names of student leadership-focused programs/trips I’ve coordinated or led in my 25 years of being …
Here’s a quick overview of what he covers, but watch …
We don’t have a program for youth on the weekend… intentionally. I understand this is just our context, and many churches do have weekend programs, and there is nothing wrong with it (maybe). For our context, that is not just …
Last week my wife Heather and I drove away from the university campus we had just left our second son at, tears on both our faces, making the long drive home. Weren’t we just changing his diapers? Our football lineman …
I actually am shocked when I hear that student pastors don’t provide training for their people. I personally think that as the leader, it is our responsibility to make sure our leaders know what a “win” is for your ministry …