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...

Comedian Says Christians Lack Conviction

And I agree with her. Jordan Jensen is a comedian and Kareem Rahma is the host of Subway Takes, a show where guests share there takes, and they had, what I thought, was a revealing conversation about the difference between believers and followers. This is the...

Beyond the Kickoff: Planning Youth Ministry Events All Year Long

When you think of a youth ministry kickoff, you probably think of a big back-to-school bash. While those events are a great way to start the year, what if you could have four or five “kickoffs” throughout the year? Every new season can be a fresh start....