Friendship Isn’t a Luxury Item for Youth Workers
Genuine and deep friendship it is not a luxury item that you give up to be in ministry. Here are four lies that keep us from cultivating healthy friendships in ministry.
Leading Your Family as a Youth Pastor
If we “win” at church but “lose” at home, that’s not success. Left unchecked, ministry will leave us and our families weary, wounded, and wondering whether it’s worth it.
7 Lessons from a Former Youth Pastor
Here are seven lessons that I learned from my seven years as a youth pastor that can encourage those who are engaged in discipling the next generation for Christ.
What Can Youth Workers Learn from John Stott?
Stott reminds us that our attempts at theological ministry are nothing if they are not shaped and fueled by love and channeled through rich, responsible relationships.
Long-Lasting Youth Ministry
There’s something beautiful about youth pastors serving in the same place for a long time. Why is this so powerful, what are some common obstacles, and how can we pursue long-lasting youth ministry?
Leading Effective Small Groups in Youth Ministry
What’s the purpose of small groups, and how does that shape the way we structure and lead them?
What I’d Tell My Rookie Self
Here are seven things I’d say if I could write a letter to myself as a rookie youth pastor.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Do This…
Clickbait leaves no room for meaningful thought and reflection, which undermines the nature of biblical discipleship. What’s that mean for our youth ministry?
Offering Students Rest in Your Youth Ministry
The longer I’ve spent in youth ministry, though, the more I’ve also seen that students are increasingly in need of healthy teaching and practices in the area of rest. Here are a few ways youth workers can teach students what the Bible says about rest while developing ministry practices that reflect that message.