With all that is happening in our world with Covid-19 pandemic, youth churches and youth ministries are currently meeting virtually. I see tons of great things youth workers doing and I applaud them, but I still think about the youth workers who were already on shaky ground with their churncor youth ministry and this chaos…
In episode two of Loki, Mobius and Loki have a heart to heart about their existence. They sound like two people of different religions comparing notes, each fully convinced that what they believe is true and what the other is saying is completely crazy. Here’s a snippet of their conversation. Loki: You really believe in…
“I am burdened with glorious purpose!” And with big eyes and an open mouth I answered, “I’m Loki”. My wife and I watched the first episode of Loki starring Tom Hiddleston and playing on Disney + and I had an epiphany. I left full time youth ministry to start a youth worker coaching business, travel,…
Sermons, like movies, books, etc. are a subjective art form. After I would preach I’d want to know, “How was that? Any good?” What you’re really asking, “how was my presentation of the sermon?” This is an honest question, great for self-reflection but bad for your ego. The answer to, “Was it any good?” depends…
If you have your adults still looking for job/ministry opportunities this summer, let them know there is a great camp in Florida looking to fill various positions. Check out www.lifeforyouthcamp.com. Quotes You’re looking at determination and truth and creativity. You’re looking at loss and sorrow and the effort for a deeper perspective. You’re looking at…
If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. Setting goals is critical to developing any business, organization and yes, any youth ministry. Week to week survival is not a goal. Having a plan, developing a plan and executing a plan, based on your goals, is a big piece of developing a successful youth…
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If you’re new here, hello. Thanks for stopping by. My name is Paul and I was in youth ministry for 30 years. I currently drive a truck delivering HVAC equipment. Every profession has its rite of passage, things that will happen, eventually. For a company delivery man like me, I have my own rites of…
