Before You Put It On The Calendar, Ask These 6 Questions Part 1

If you are in ministry you live and die by the calendar and, depending on the size of your church, you “death by calendar” could be imminent if you are not careful. So, stop clacking those keys and put the pencil down until you’ve asked these 6...

It’s Going To Be Ok

Many of the posts I write, podcasts I record and videos I make are letters to myself. They are the result of reflection and introspection and what I feel like God is saying to me in the moment. And, although they might be things God is telling me, they may also be...

30 Ways Pastors Can Appreciate Their Youth Pastors

Pastor’s, I asked Gemini AI “How can a Pastor support their Youth Pastor?” and these are the 30 ideas it came up with. Please, for the love of God and the future of this generation, find ways to do these things year round. In doing so, you will have...

Happy Youth Pastor Unappreciated Month

Did your church celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day this past week? Did you feel left out or less than? Been there. Your Lead Pastor got all the praise and a nice offering and you got a Chick-Fila gift card. Better than nothing, right? And some of you actually got...

Beyond the Numbers: How Youth Pastors Can Make A Lasting Impact

So, there are 700,800 hours in an 80-year lifespan. Let’s say, as a youth pastor, you spend the max time with a student each week for one hour. That student doesn’t miss a week for 6 years (6th through 12th grade) The number of hours you’ll spend with them in youth...