Every Youth Pastor has heard it…  It is said with good intentions I’m sure, but it stings nonetheless. It usually begins with something like, “I can’t wait…”  It is then followed by something similar to, “…until one day when you’re a real pastor.”  Even better is when it is followed by, “to see what God…

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…

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?

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…

Most if not all Youth Pastors begin with the desire for longevity in Youth Ministry.  Further still, many desire to stay put in their position and not move from place to place every few years. While this is the genuine desire of our hearts; it doesn’t always happen.  There are numerous reasons for this, some are…