What Do You Believe About Teenagers?

What did Jesus believe about his disciples? Look at the tasks He gave them. Look at what He trusted them with. Look at how He spoke to them. Look at  the authority He gave them. Jesus did what he believed, even when it led to betrayal, hurt, and frustration. What do...

When Your Momentum Takes A Hit

Some of us started out the year with high hopes and have had a few meetings under our belt; things are going great and WHAM! something messes with our Mojo. Here are a few things that mess with our momentum Key leaders jump ship Personal Sabotage (you did something...

Why I May Or May Not Kill My Blog

I learn so much when I listen to Seth Godin. I recently heard him on Rise to the Top. I believe in his phrase “Do work that matters.”. I would like to think that is what I do with my blog. Every post is a teaching or thoughts about youth ministry in...

Small Towns, Big Dreams, and The Struggle Between The Two

I am not from a small town. I grew up in New York City (Brooklyn) until I was 12 Population 2.5 million people I also grew up and served as youth pastor in Vero Beach, Fl Population 15,000 + I served in Panama City Fl. Population 36,686 I served in Port St. Lucie,...

What Will You Do On Your Christmas Vacation?

I have a few Wednesday’s off and I am thrilled. Our team, probably like yours, puts a lot of energy into our meetings, so resting our brains is priority one during this time. I don’t know how you will spend your time this holiday season, but here are my...