No, you’re not a magician, but everyone expects you to make a successful youth ministry appear. The new year is right around the corner and students, leaders, parents and bosses are waiting to see what you have up your sleeve to build the youth ministry. Let me offer five of my Youth Ministry in Motion…
I asked this question a lot as a youth worker, but I asked it way too early in my career. I wanted to know immediately what I only deserve to know four years from that moment. Making a difference should not be a short term goal. Making a difference is long term work. The key…
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I recently heard a testimony from someone where God worked out some cool stuff. I immediately became envious. Why can’t I get this hidddn insight or “just so happens” circumstances? This is the beginning of the opposite of thanksgiving. I was reminded, today, that God doesn’t talk to all his children the same. I felt…
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Hey, if you’re new here, my YMRU posts are normally password protected because I want those who sign up for my newsletter to feel special; so sign up here and start feeling special too. Quotes What’s your impulse? To criticize or to cheer on?To condemn or compliment?To pull down or push forward?To find fault or…
You’re in for a great conversation on this episode of the Youth Ministry in Motion podcast. My guest Trevor Hamaker makes his case for pushing apologetics to the forefront of the youth ministry agenda. Be sure to pick up Trevor’s book Considering Christianity: How to Believe in a Secular Age. If you enjoyed the podcast,…
2020 has been a rough year for most everyone due to the pandemic, but my year of angst had nothing to do with pandemic. My kids are grown and out of the house, so no home schooling. My job was protected because I was considered essential staff. So what was my issue? God and I…
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou Gifts are not bribery, they are thank you’s. These gifts can range from a free youth group t-shirt to a bag of goodies they can take home with…
