ep.115: Youth Ministry Failures & How to Not Be a Know-it-All
In this episode, Mike and John reflect on what they’ve learned from some of their failures as youth pastors, then they brilliantly answer a listener question about how to not be a know-it-all.
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.
ep.113: Training Volunteers & Building Trust
How can youth workers train and equip their volunteers? What does a healthy recruiting and onboarding process look like? And how can a new youth pastor build trust with an established team of volunteers?
Evaluating Traditions in Youth Ministry
Instead of getting bogged down by traditions, what if you could embrace them, improve them, and even start new ones. But how?
Correcting Mission Drift
Most people don’t get lost on purpose. Same with ministries. So, how do we discern if we’ve experienced mission drift, and how do we get back on track?
Crafting a Strategic Plan in Youth Ministry
Is your teaching disconnected from the rest of your ministry? Here are a few ways to pursue a more integrated ministry strategy.
Cultivating Mission in Youth Ministry
With a little intentionality, we can help our ministries gain clarity together by narrowing our focus on a well-articulated mission statement.
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?
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?