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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.

Tearing Down Your Youth Ministry Rollercoaster

What?  You did not see the rollercoaster your ministry had when you were hired? You haven’t noticed it on all of your retreats?  You haven’t seen it there in the room with you during your Youth Worship? Hmmm…well, you should look harder.  I promise it is there. Where is it?  What is it?  Is it…

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What if?

What if God came to you and told you He would give you one million dollars every day of your life, but when you die you will not go to heaven? Would you take it?

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The Gospel Distinction

I have written previously on Four truths you must be teaching your students about the gospel.  Sometimes in ministry we can feel like we are always teaching the gospel, but still find that we see very few come to Jesus.  It can be frustrating and discouraging, and confusing. I am afraid that it is largely due…

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Why I Am In Youth Ministry (And Why I Stay)

Why do you do this? I mean really…why Youth Ministry? I think for all of us who are in Youth Ministry there was a time when we never would have considered doing what we do now.  We would have chosen to run from teens like everyone else seems to do.  Yet, in each of our…

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5 Ways to Connect Parents to Your Youth Ministry

How well are you doing with connecting parents to your Youth Ministry? If you desire to have a Youth Ministry that has any real significant influence, you will have to do well at partnering with parents.  I have written previously about the importance of partnering with parents, as well as your biggest problem communicating with parents. Believing…

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10 Must Haves For Your Parent Meeting (and freebies)

Are you really taking advantage of your Parent Meetings? In previous posts we have looked at partnering with parents in your Youth Ministry, as well as important helps when it comes to communicating with parents in your ministry.  Both of these topics go hand in hand.  You cannot effectively partner with parents if you fail to communicate…

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