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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.

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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2015 Reading List and Book Club

I have often heard that “Leaders are readers and readers are leaders.”  I have found this to be true in my life as well. In fact, few things have helped me grow personally and in my ministry more than reading. The habit and discipline of reading is not and has not been one that comes…

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TLH001: Welcome to the Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast!

In this episode you’ll hear my personal journey into Youth Ministry, the best advice I have ever received in regards to ministry calling, and what to expect from future episodes of the podcast.  You’ll also hear a little of why The Longer Haul exists and why I’m launching the podcast. Links: The #1 Thing I…

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Why Your Resolutions, Recommitments, and Rededications Will Fail

We make them every January. We see students make them after every camp. And more times than not…we see them fail. Want to know why they fail?

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Setting goals in your Youth Ministry

In the previous post I wrote about the importance of setting goals in your Youth Ministry.  This is essential for lasting success and longevity in your Youth Ministry. I cannot stress the importance of setting goals.  It has been one of, if not the most important aspects of my ministry over the years. If you…

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