Have you ever stopped to consider that something may actually be undermining your ministry? What if I told you that they were things you could fix? Being a Youth Worker can be crazy at times…well, most of the time.  You can definitely be pulled in a thousand different directions.  You want to do your best….

In the last post I gave three things every Youth Pastor hates to hear.  While there are many things a Youth Pastor does not like to hear, there are some things every Youth Pastor loves to hear.  Here are three:

Ministry is certainly not for the faint at heart.  Every ministry has its own unique difficulties and struggles, and youth ministry is no exception.  It seems at times that many people (if not most) run from teenagers.  Yet as a Youth Pastor we run to them (some of us faster than others…I typically try not…

Have you ever stopped to consider what is the most important time for students in your ministry? Just as there are milestones in a Youth Pastor’s ministry, there are milestones for students in your ministry.  As students progress through your ministry there will no doubt be many important moments in their spiritual lives.  Some of…

One of the greatest things you can do for your ministry is find a mentor. The value of a mentor in your life is immeasurable. Stay in ministry for longer than a day or two and you will find yourself overwhelmed. A mentor can help guide you when you are unsure of where to turn…

So how are you doing with your leadership? Today more than ever there is a ton being written and taught on leadership.  When it comes to leading people, there are many things to consider.  There are however some things more important than others, and there is one thing that I believe will either make or…