Why I Won’t Hold The Hand of A Dying Church

Why I Won’t Hold The Hand of A Dying Church

It just hurts too much. I’ve been a part of a few churches where I saw it happening in front of my eyes. Why is it that the number 2-4 guys can see it but not the number one guy? I’m not built for it, emotionally that is. I can’ stand to watch things...
Micro-Managing Pastors vs Hands Off Pastors

Micro-Managing Pastors vs Hands Off Pastors

I took a recent poll of youth workers, asking them which they hated more: Micro-Managing Pastors or Hands Off Pastosr. The overwhelming answer was the micro-managing pastor was worse. I have worked for both types of pastors and, if had to choose, I would choose the...
Youth Ministry Round Up #1

Youth Ministry Round Up #1

Hey all, thought I’d try something new. I post a lot about youth ministry and related stuff, and I thought I’d list some of the cool articles, gadgets, books, etc, that you might be interested in. Technology I bought a new camera and if you are looking for...
Youth Bible Study: The World Is Still Looking For A Savior

Youth Bible Study: The World Is Still Looking For A Savior

How do I know this? Because we keep making art about our need for the transcendent. Iggy Azalea is looking for a savior. The problem is, the Savior we want and the Savior we have (Jesus) are two different things. Watch the video and I’ll discuss more below. Now,...
Reinvigorate Your Youth Ministry With A Clear, Compelling Vision

Reinvigorate Your Youth Ministry With A Clear, Compelling Vision

This is part three in the series 9 Dynamic Ways To Revive Your Youth Ministry, you can start here to catch up I am convinced that most youth ministry visions are neither clear nor compelling. They are usually too small and too attainable. The faith behind these...