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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If I have heard it once, I have heard it a thousand times. “Please pray for us, after a difficult ________ years we feel the Lord leading us to leave our current ministry position.” Does God lead us away and to new places? YES! Does God do this over and over and over every 2 –…
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There are tons of things that go into being a Youth Pastor. There are a lot of things parents know, but there are a lot of things that are seldom thought about. Here are 5 things parents do not know about Youth Pastors:
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When it comes to teaching or sermon preparation it is crucial you have a “process.” The process may change over time, but having a method or template for your sermon preparation can be really helpful and time-saving. I began preaching at 17 years old. I knew nothing, but God placed such an incredible mentor in…
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