Casting Vision in Youth Ministry
If leadership is about moving people toward a destination, then vision is the compass. In youth ministry, vision answers this question: Where are we leading these students?
Responding to Criticism in Youth Ministry
How do we learn to respond to criticism rightly, avoiding discouragement while honestly listening to the concerns of others?
Leaving Your Student Ministry Well
Leaving well begins on day one. Here are six key lessons I’ve learned about transitioning out of a student ministry.
YPT Podcast ep.84: Leading and Equipping Volunteers (Alex Tufano)
Sooner or later, every youth pastor learns that their youth ministry is only as strong as their volunteers. If that’s true then how do we lead and equip them for fruitful ministry?
YPT Podcast Episode 60: Good Leadership in Youth Ministry (Beau Johnson)
How can youth pastors become more effective leaders by understanding their own “working genius”? Link for a free working genius assessment in shownotes.
Don’t Copy and Paste Your Ministry
While copy and paste is great when it comes to sending texts, it is a terrible ministry strategy. This is something I wish I knew before I entered student ministry.
Leading as a Shepherd and a Sheep
What does it mean for a youth pastor to lead as a shepherd and a sheep?
Advice for New Youth Ministers
It can feel overwhelming to be a new youth ministry. Here’s advice as you begin, and a downloadable guide for new youth ministers.
The Vine Project’s Four E’s of Spiritual Growth
The Vine Project outlines how our ministries should mirror the Christian walk and helps youth ministers disciple youth with greater intentionality.