Youth Ministry

Be Influential

Five Things You Can Do Today To Help Expand Your Influence

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 Quit Youth Ministry…again

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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Five Things I Hope To See In Youth Pastors

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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2015 Reading List and Book Club

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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Why Your Resolutions, Recommitments, and Rededications Will Fail

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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Setting goals in your Youth Ministry

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…

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