One of the biggest things I have ever learned on youth ministry, a totally game changer, is that I AM NOT ALONE. It think that it is one of the biggest issues in ministry in general, but it is huge in youth ministry the the idea that the minister is on their own. It feels [...]

“Many years ago now, when I was invited to speak at a church gathering, my host said, “Tell us what is saving your life now.” It was such a good question that I have made a practice of asking others to answer it even as I continue to answer it myself. Salvation is so much [...]

Before I recognized my calling to youth ministry, my life’s track was marketing. I even have my B.S. in marketing.  The creative aspects of presenting ideas and products appeared to be fun and challenging.  Unfortunately, the more I thought about it, the more I could see the problems it presented.  Marketing can use people as [...]

As Youth Pastors, there are some many things that we do that are overlooked and under appreciated. Often times, teens and their families forget to or don’t know to say “thank you.”  It is amazing to me how deeply touching a simple heartfelt thank you means. So, as today is National Thank A Youth Worker Day (check [...]