That day is coming, if it has not come already, where you will open your youth room doors and students will come in for the first meeting after the pandemic, but what kind of students will be returning? Will they be the same students you had before or have their values shifted? This is your…
Welcome! If you’re new here and are not a subscriber, subscribe here and get the Youth Ministry Round Up in your inbox. Welcome to another edition of the Youth Ministry Round Up! I hope you are whole and healthy doing this time. If there are resources you need for the upcoming fall season, please check…
Whether you’re in your first year as a youth pastor or your 20th, your communication skills can always improve. I’ve lived by these nine principles of communication through every camp I’ve spoken at, every youth meeting I’ve preached in and every devotion I’ve shared and I believe they will help you become a better communicator…
I saw the other day where a Pastor was looking for a Virtual Youth Pastor. It’s an intriguing idea, so, I thought I’d elaborate on it and build out what I think a Virtual Youth Pastor Job Description looks like. But why would a church want a virtual youth pastor in the first place? It…
I was advising a young man on career advice and thought I’d pass it along to you who are young youth workers or thinking about becoming a youth pastor. It’s also not too late for you older folks. Focus on retirement. You may not be a youth pastor forever. I am playing catch up. You…
Welcome! If you’re new here and are not a subscriber, subscribe here and get the Youth Ministry Round Up in your inbox. I just arrived back from speaking from camp. This is the camp I received Christ at, was discipled at, worked five summers at and four years full time, met my wife at and…
Welcome! If you’re new here and are not a subscriber, subscribe here and get the Youth Ministry Round Up in your inbox. Articles 51 Virtual Youth Camps Ideas 20 Virtual Camp Ideas Kids Camp Ideas Five Part Series: Youth Camp Tips 11 Essential Qualities Of A Camp Speaker Resources Youth Camp Devotions: Road Trip Youth…
I have had the privilege of speaking at the same camp for the past 19 years. Recently, I have started adding a daily vlog to my messages. This camp vlog focuses on a question of the day and plays into my message that evening. I walk around the camp and ask the question, edit the…
I LOVE CAMP! Yes, I can say that with bold letters and in all caps. But, why do I feel that way? Let me tell you about my love story with camp. I fell in love with Jesus at camp I grew up in Brooklyn, NY. I was an 12 years old, an only child…
Hey Campers, what an amazing week I had with you. Thank you for coming to Life For Youth Camp and accepting my challenge to grow in Christ! I have a bible study book here for new believers and here for those who want to grow deeper. Here are my notes from the week I was…
