You love this job. You love the people with whom you get to work, and you love the Lord! So why do you feel like you cannot muster the empathy and sympathy to care as deeply as you should right now? You’re exhausted. I don’t mean sleep-deprived, which is completely possible, but you’ve found that […]
Category Archives: Youth Ministry
Lead Well This Year
Here are a few ideas to remember as you seek to make Christ known and lead well in 2023.
Job Hunting Mistakes To Avoid
Are you struggling to find a new ministry position? Make sure to avoid these common mistakes when job hunting and be the top choice!
GET READY FOR TOUGH QUESTIONS
“Can God create a rock so heavy that He can’t move it?” If you’ve ever had a student ask you this question or a question like it, you might have dismissed it. It’s a bit of a silly question, and I’m betting it was probably a silly student who asked it. But, if you were […]
Five Ways To Prepare For Next Year
It’s nearing the end of the calendar year. Some of us are overly busy in Advent and Christmas services, while others are winding down. Regardless of where you are, you can use the final few weeks of this year well. Because the truth is this, it is easy to bury our heads. It is easy […]
Four Ways To Sabotage Your Leadership
When you’re overwhelmed, you can fall into unhealthy leadership behaviors. Here’s how to recognize it.
Incorporating Youth Into Worship Leadership
We can and should be incorporating youth into worship leadership, because they are a vital part of the body of Christ in the local church,
From Summer Hustle to School Year Rhythm
For many of us, our summer ministry has ended. You may have led an incredible VBS, inspiring mission trip, or even had life-changing experiences at summer camp. Now is the time we move from the hustle of summer into the more rhythmic school year. So how do we help teens, children, families, our teams, and […]
Four Strategic Decisions For Summer Ministry
Four strategic decisions that you can make for summer ministry.
When Rules Are Broken & Consequences Are Necessary
Disciplining our young people can be challenging, but as leaders of teens we know consequences are a necessity when rules are broken!