So you are discouraged, how do you overcome it? In the previous post I gave you several observations about discouragement and ministry. In this post I am giving you five ways to fight and overcome discouragement. Whether you find yourself discouraged now or not, you will face discouragement often in Youth Ministry. If you are not…
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Find yourself discouraged? You are not alone, and it will not be the last time. So, now that I’ve brightened your day with those words of encouragement… If you have been serving in ministry leadership for more than a day or two, you have likely experienced discouragement. It is a reality of life, but I have especially…
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I am often asked for advice from Youth Pastors who are fairly new to the ministry. If you and I were to have coffee (I love coffee) and you were to ask me what ONE piece of advice I would give you what would I say?
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How are you doing at balancing family and ministry? The demands of ministry on a Youth Pastor can be never-ending. In many ways you are expected to be on call 24/7. Throw in the time it takes to prepare each week, plan that next event, go to that ballgame/middle school band concert (yikes)/water polo match/etc.,…
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I thought it would be helpful to share with you the top 25 posts of The Longer Haul. These are not just the posts that have had the most views over the last year. These are the top 25 posts that have had the most engagement and reads. In other words, people read these like…
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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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