The Anxious Rantings Of A Burnt Out Youth Pastor

The Anxious Rantings Of A Burnt Out Youth Pastor

“I just want to get out alive” I told myself before a recent youth meeting. That’s when I knew it, I mean I saw it coming, I just couldn’t stop it. Burn out. I had yelled, “Why does any of it matter. ” towards, not at, my wife that...
What Is My Time Worth? You Decide

What Is My Time Worth? You Decide

I’ve heard it said, “If people won’t pay for your time, your time isn’t worth anything.” That’s has been stuck in my head for a while and I decided to see if this is true. For the past seven years I have brought you the best content...
Some Advice To Young Youth Pastors

Some Advice To Young Youth Pastors

My friend Patricia asked these questions on FB “Folks, if the following situation happens to you, you really need to think: 1. Do you want to work for a boss? 2. Are you happy with where you are right now? If not, what is your plan? This simple question got me...
How To Power Through A Stressful Youth Service

How To Power Through A Stressful Youth Service

It’s Thursday, and I am reflecting on last nights youth service. It was stressful as far as the smoothness of the service goes. There are things that I just want to go well and when they do not, well, I start to get overwhelmed, yes even after 26 years. Here are...
17 Games For Any Size Youth Ministry

17 Games For Any Size Youth Ministry

Kicking off my 17 in 17 Series. I’ll be posting things in 17’s at the begging of each month. This month is 17 Games. Keep up with my posts by subscribing to the Youth Ministry Round Up. Walk the Line Four Fingers Challenge Paper Ninja – Tape...