Be Influential
My wife and I were recently talking with a group about how we find time to effectively do ministry while caring for our family. She responded without hesitation and with such great wisdom. To be honest, I often stand back in awe of my wife. I definitely married up. She is an amazing woman who…
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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…
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I know. The entire premise behind this blog is to help Youth Pastors and Youth Workers stay in Youth Ministry. That is still the case. I believe with everything in me that there is not just value in staying, but it really is a necessity if you intend to have any significant influence. The truth…
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I sincerely love Youth Pastors and Youth Workers. I know and have seen first hand the influence that can be made by Youth Pastors…and I am one too of course. I love that Youth Pastors love teens and families. I love that we long to see a generation make a difference for the sake of…
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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…
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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?
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