Every summer we take our High School students to El Salvador for their summer mission trip. One of the characteristics we are wanting to build in our students is a heart for the nations. I know of no better way to do this than taking our students out of the country. If you are a…
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When I am approached by someone who is feeling they may be called to be a Youth Pastor I tend to always tell them the same things. Some of these are things I have learned the hard way over the years, and others are things I was asked when I started searching for direction in…
Read MoreDo not quit. Do not give up. Stay the course. Press on. There are times in ministry when we all need to hear those words. There have been plenty of time in Youth Ministry where I needed to hear those words. Here are five reasons not to quit:
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I love preaching. There are few greater joys in my life than unpacking the truths found within the pages of Scripture. As a Youth Pastor I love preaching each week to my students. I love watching God transform the lives of my students as the truths begin to take root. I love preaching to other…
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I’ve never been big on purpose statements for Student Ministry. It has always been my belief that the Student Ministry has the same purpose as the church it ministers in. In fact, all churches have the same purpose and mission in theory (Matthew 28:19). The vision of each church and each ministry within each church…
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I have previously shared why I think so many Youth Pastors leave around the 2-3 year mark and why I think you should stay in your current youth ministry position. A recent conversation with a friend in ministry reminded me of a pattern of benchmarks that seem to occur in youth ministry. Knowing these and recognizing…
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