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About the Author
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.

TLH005: From Crisis to Credibility (part 2)

In this episode you’ll hear part 2 of the interview with Author and Professional Counselor Joy Anisa.  Joy shares what things Youth Pastors and Youth Workers must do and must consider when dealing with a hurting student, as well as a little about her life and her book. Links mentioned: swoutfitters.com joyanisa.com Identity Crisis by Joy…

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I Quit Youth Ministry…again

I know.  The entire premise behind this blog is to help Youth Pastors and Youth Workers stay in Youth Ministry.  That is still the case. I believe with everything in me that there is not just value in staying, but it really is a necessity if you intend to have any significant influence.  The truth…

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TLH004: From Crisis to Credibility (part 1)

In this episode you’ll hear from Author and Professional Counselor Joy Anisa.  Joy shares what she is seeing in teens from counseling thousands of teens and hundreds of Youth Pastors each year.  This is part one of a two-part interview with Joy. Links mentioned: swoutfitters.com joyanisa.com Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Faithful and True Ministries In…

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TLH003: Youth Ministry Lessons From a Rookie

In this episode you’ll hear from David LeRoy a Youth Pastor who is just over one year into his first ministry position.  He shares Youth Ministry lessons learned this far, advice for other new Youth Pastors, and some great advice for Veteran Youth Pastors as well.  He also shares a major change he made in…

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Five Things I Hope To See In Youth Pastors

I sincerely love Youth Pastors and Youth Workers.  I know and have seen first hand the influence that can be made by Youth Pastors…and I am one too of course. I love that Youth Pastors love teens and families.  I love that we long to see a generation make a difference for the sake of…

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TLH002: Youth Ministry App

In this episode you’ll hear from Kurt Libby, co-creator of the Youth Ministry Tracker App.  He shares his journey into Youth Ministry, why he built the app, how it works, and how it will help your Youth Ministry. Congratulations to Terry Huey on winning the free download of the Youth Ministry Tracker App! Links: Youth…

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