Finding Your Youth Ministry Path: Experience vs Academic

  photo credit  I have been thinking about this issue of youth ministry education and education in general for a while, but first let me give you a little history on my education journey. I was 17 years old when I received the call to ministry when an African...

Is The “Old Way” Of Doing Youth Ministry Really The Best Way?

I love learning new things, new technology, and especially better ways to do youth ministry. I saw this video, and as usual, I have some questions for you. Watch and then respond.   What new problem are you facing that you are trying an old method to fix it? Is...

Three Life Lessons For Youth Pastors From Iron Man 3

    I went and saw Iron Man 3 on Thursday of last week. I was deeply troubled that I had to see it at 9:00 p.m. instead of at midnight as I usually do. I was afraid something would be lost with a potentially uncommitted audience (Midnight = Committed). I was...

Take Note Youth Pastors, Your Teens Are Taking Notes

This past Wednesday I was blown away after youth group. I spoke with a senior high girl after youth, who had come with her boy friend, and saw her holding a bunch scrap paper with scribbling in her hand. They were notes from my message. I didn’t say anything,...