A Prayer for Los Angeles

When difficult things are happening in our world it can be awkward or even scary to want to bring it up with our group for fear that that the discussion will get heated or out of control. If you are hesitant to bring up what is happening in Los Angeles, it may be because you…

Mediocre Youth Pastors Never Last

It’s my premise, that mediocrity feeds into the short tenure cycle of youth pastors. Be it because the youth pastor does not bring excellence with them into the position and they are exposed or because the youth pastor does not or cannot pursue excellence quick enough. Mediocre youth pastors never last—not because they’re bad people,…

When Your Youth Group Is Wild: 8 Questions to Regain Control and Clarity

I recently had one of my Youtube channel’s subscribers ask a question about discipline “How would you handle more serious youth group issues?   Where is the line when you remove them from group permanently?  How do you talk to the parents of extremely challenging students?  Examples:  Kids bringing illegal substances or weapons to group, …