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?
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.87: Managing Expectations in Youth Ministry (Joseph Bradley)
Everyone has expectations: you do, and so do your students, parents, volunteers, and church leaders. How can you identify people's expectations and respond with humility and confidence when you don't quite "meet expectations"?
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?
YPT Podcast Episode 37: Student Leadership as Discipleship (Doug Franklin)
Student leadership can be a powerful expression of student discipleship. What does this look like and how can we get started?