In this episode Dr. Richard Ross joins us to talk about maturing as a youth pastor.

Our primary aim is to help you as a youth pastor stay in youth ministry for the longer haul.  To do this means navigating maturing as a youth pastor.

And when it comes to this topic, there’s no one better to bring wisdom than Dr. Richard Ross.  He’s the real deal and you’ll quickly tell that he has forgotten more about working with teens than most of us will ever learn.

So sit back and enjoy the ride today kids, because Dr. Ross is taking us to school.

Links mentioned:

RichardARoss.com

Youth Ministry Lab

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Resources mentioned in this Podcast:

The Senior Pastor and the Reformation of Youth Ministry

In this particular episode, you will learn:

  • Key steps to take if you’re wanting to stay put for the long haul
  • Does seminary education really matter for the youth pastor?
  • Why working with teens really makes a difference
  • And…why you shouldn’t actually honk your horn like Chris said to in the last episode…

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About the Author
I am a Youth Ministry veteran of twenty four years, and currently serve as the Student Pastor at High Desert Church.  I help equip and encourage Youth Pastors through this blog and podcast The Longer Haul.  My passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they truly love.  I am the grateful husband of Sarah and the dad of Emma, Anna, Lizzy, and Jack.  I am a speaker, lover of vintage VW’s, and the owner of one 1972 VW Westfalia Bus.