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I am a Youth Ministry veteran of twenty four years, and currently serve as the Student Pastor at High Desert Church.  I help equip and encourage Youth Pastors through this blog and podcast The Longer Haul.  My passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they truly love.  I am the grateful husband of Sarah and the dad of Emma, Anna, Lizzy, and Jack.  I am a speaker, lover of vintage VW’s, and the owner of one 1972 VW Westfalia Bus.

TLH030: Avoiding Burnout in Youth Ministry

If you’ve been in Youth Ministry for more than a day or two you know that burnout is a real possibility for anyone in ministry. In today’s episode Ben Trueblood joins me to talk about burnout in Youth Ministry and how to avoid it.  This is a great episode and is packed with lots of…

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The Legacy We Leave

Confession: I often think of the legacy I will leave behind me. If you will allow me to be transparent and simply share for a moment… I wonder often what my wife and kids will remember of me; what the students who came through my ministry, the churches that I’ve invested in; those my life…

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TLH029: Lessons When Assuming Additional Responsiblities

As a Youth Pastor you often find yourself wearing many hats.  There also come times when you must assume additional responsibilities.  In this episode I’m giving you six lessons for taking on additional responsibilities. Links mentioned: TLH007: Why They Stay TLH024: Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Building The All Star…

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TLH028: Question and Answer New and Volunteer Youth Pastor

It’s a little Q & A today on the podcast.  What things should a youth pastor do when first starting out?  How should a volunteer or bi-vocational youth pastor best spend their time? Links mentioned: TLH008: What to do with busy teens with Aaron Helman TLH006: Crafting Vision for Youth Ministry with Nate Turner  …

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TLH027: Serving in a Dual Role in Youth Ministry

Youth Pastors often find themselves serving in a dual role within their church.  How do you manage it?  How do you get it done?  In this episode we tackle how to do it well. Links mentioned: DownloadYouthMinistry.com @JustinKnowles3 Resources mentioned in this Podcast: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming…

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TLH026: Tools to Manage Your Youth Ministry

Having the right tool for the job is essential.  This is especially important in youth ministry.  In this episode I’m giving you the top 5 tools to help manage your youth ministry. Links mentioned: Evernote Essentials Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Click Here to Download The 5 Top Tools I Use To Manage My Youth Ministry In…

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