Student Ministry can be a messy and difficult job. This is true whether you are a Youth Pastor or a volunteer Youth Worker.  There are some things that come your way that feel beyond your capacity. These events come along and quickly remind you of the deep importance of what you do. These times remind…

In my first post I shared some of the emotions that I was feeling when I was laid off. I hope by being honest and sharing my struggles it will help to encourage those of us who want to stay but can’t. I am not saying that this is the 3 or 5 step plan you need…

January 10th 2010 is a date that has marked my life probably more than my birthday, anniversary, and birth of children combined. It was the day my pastor was going to reveal to us staff members (one by one) the vision and plan to turn a corner in the recent struggling history of the church. I…

I love my pastor.  He is a great leader and full of wisdom when it comes to shepherding people.  I have been fortunate to serve under pastors that I appreciate and admire.  Through the years, I have learned a great deal from them.  There have been times however, that getting along have not always been…

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…