This is My 500th Blog Post And This Is Why It Matters

This is My 500th Blog Post And This Is Why It Matters

Some say you shouldn’t make a big deal about mile stones and that I should act like I’ve been here. But I haven’t been there. To be honest, I almost didn’t make it. This 500th blog post matters to me because I don’t think I wasn’t...
25+ Hats You Didn’t Think Your Youth Pastor Wears (But They Do)

25+ Hats You Didn’t Think Your Youth Pastor Wears (But They Do)

Today is Labor Day and I’d like to highlight some of the hats youth pastors pastor wear that you may not be aware of. The youth pastor role has evolved and morphed into many responsibilities depending on how many people are on staff, size of the church, etc....
So, What Do You Do All Day?

So, What Do You Do All Day?

Just a week ago I had a student tell me what she thought I got paid to do. I asked her if she’d like to call everyone in for the meeting. I was half joking. I wanted to give her a shot at ownership and leadership. Granted the task may have been outside her...

The Hard Truth About Youth Ministry Blogging

I’veĀ  had this blog for around five years and it has only been in the past two years that I have hammered down and posted at east three times a week. During this time I have learned some hard truths about youth ministry blogging and I’d like to share them...
Why Youth Pastors Should Take Risks Like Tom Cruise

Why Youth Pastors Should Take Risks Like Tom Cruise

I was just watching this clip and realized that Tom Cruise knows what hes doing. Regardless of his strange behavior or beliefs, Tim Cruise loves his craft. I heard Simon Pegg say “Tom cares about the audience so much he wants to give them an authentic...