Creating Trust and Transparency In Youth Ministry

This is Cheryl. She made my biscuits this morning at a fast food place called Jacks. My biscuit was delicious. Good job Cheryl! Jacks understands that transparency creates trust. I can see who is making my food, whether they’re in a good mood or not and I know...

Faith, Farts and Youth Ministry: My Interview With Steve Case

I only make one announcement a the beginning of the podcast and that is about my new book The Youth Ministry Playbook available as a physical book, a pdf or a bundle of five. That’s it, onward. Well, it only took 89 episodes but I finally get to use the word...

The One Thing Youth Workers Can’t Afford To Throw Away

So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV I knew, after 30 years of youth pastor, how to acquire things. I knew I...
How Do I Know When It’s Time To Quit?

How Do I Know When It’s Time To Quit?

Before Reading On: If you’re thinking about quitting, don’t let this article be the deciding factor. These are reasons based on my experiences, some I acted on and some I did not. Most of my decisions to stay or leave a church were bathed in prayer and...