When The System Fails The Youth Pastor

What Rookie Quarterbacks Teach Us About Young Youth Pastors NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman once said something that should make every leader stop and think: “I think there’s been a lot of quarterbacks that have been drafted high who have left the game and have...

6 Ways To Turn Volunteers Into Active Youth Ministry Partners

Every youth pastor has them — those faithful adults who show up, keep an eye on the kids, make sure no one breaks anything, and maybe hand out snacks. They’re dependable, kind, and a huge help. But sometimes, they stay stuck in chaperone mode — making sure nothing bad...

What no one will tell you about youth ministry, but I will

It’s all experimental When it comes to youth ministry, most of us want certainty. We want a clear, five-step plan that works every time—a game, a teaching style, or an event that we can repeat forever. But here’s the hard truth: youth ministry is always...

How To Integrate New High School Graduates Into The Church

If you wondering how to integrate new graduates into your youth ministry, here are the main points of a talk I shared on my Tuesday/Thursday Livestream. It’s a Church-wide Responsibility The entire church, including the youth pastor, lead pastor, board, and...