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Secrets To Successful Youth Ministry: Secret #2 Know Your Role
When I first took a role in youth ministry, I really did think everything was my job. To often I worked beyond my job description to meet some unmet need. I stepped over lines and assumed roles that were never mine to take. I had no boundaries. If...
My 7 Secrets To A Successful Youth Ministry
I have been ministering to teenagers for over 30 years now, and my wife and I have led several successful youth ministries over the years. Over the next few posts I want to share the seven "secrets" that made our youth ministries so successful. The...
Four Adventurous Qualities You Want In A Mentor
Jesus said., "Follow me and I'll make you fishers of men.". The disciples left fishing and went on a journey, an adventure. There is something in a man's heart that leaps for joy when someone says, "I see potential in you." They may have...
Guest Post: 3 Basic Things Women Want in a Mentor
This just in, I am a mental case. I some how overlooked an article I asked the wonderful Heather Lea Campbell to write as part my mentoring series. So, today I bring you Heather's thoughts on what she looks for in a mentor. You can...
Don’t Give Your “Opponents” Any More Power Than They Deserve
Good morning all. This week I got caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts attributing power (unfounded) to those I would consider my "opponents". I felt like I was lined up agains a sumo wrestler waiting to crush me. Not my real opponent mind...
Greatness Awaits: New Six Week Curriculum To Give Your Kids Hope
Greatness Awaits was inspired by this Playstation Commercial. The curriculum is called Greatness Awaits and was inspired by the Playstation commercial, but it's deeper than that. I think that phrase "Greatness Awaits" is what God says to anyone...
Is Your Youth Ministry Lost? Maps Available
Have you ever been lost in a city or town and stopped to ask for directions? I have and the mistake I made was asking a group of people for directions. There were several ideas of how to get me to my destination. They said things like, "You...
Youth Workers, It’s O.k. To Be Happy With Your Numbers
Pic Credit I don't know the last time (if ever) anyone told you that it's o.k. to be happy with your youth group numbers, but it's o.k.. I'm happy with the number of kids in our youth ministry, right now, because that is who God has given...
Priest Almost Stops Wedding: What Would You Do?
I recently saw a video of a priest who almost stopped a wedding because the photographers were too close and were distracting from the ceremony. I thought it was a pretty cool and brave thing to do on the priests part. In taking this stand, I think...
Getting Past “We Can’t Have Worship, We Don’t Have A Band” Part I
I have had a worship band, of some kind, in every youth ministry I have served. I did not say they were all good worship bands, but they were bands. Some were better than others. None were worse, or more fun, than the band I led at a small...
6 Youth Ministry Coaching Sites To Check Out
I hope you enjoyed my week long series on finding a mentor/coach. Feel free to leave me some feedback as to whether it helped you out. I did some scouting for you if you are looking for ministry mentoring/coaching. I know some of the people on this...
Is Your Mentor Calling You To Adventure Time?
"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men"- Jesus. I'm a sucker for anyone who can say, "I'll make something of you." Maybe this is why I got sucked in MLM (Multi Level Marketing) for a time. When you meet a millionaire who says they can make...
5 Important Qualities To Look For In A Mentor
Keep in mind that mentoring is a personal and, many times, private affair and everyone's needs are different. I asked a few people online what they look for in a mentor and they had some great answers. I mixed these with a few of my own thoughts....
Do Senior Pastors Make The Best Mentors For Youth Workers?
In my previous post I discussed what I thought the difference between mentoring and coaching is. I invite you to share what you think the difference is and which one you are more in need of at this point in your ministry. Today, I want to...
Do I Need A Youth Ministry Mentor or Coach?
Have you ever felt like you were missing something or rather someone? I have met many young, and old, youth workers who are desperate for that "person" to share the ups and downs of youth ministry but equally need someone to help them develop the...
The Disciple Project OUTREACH MANUAL
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR DECAYING YOUTH MEETING INTO A FLOURISHING CITY-WIDE MOVEMENT