The Real Enemies of Youth Ministry

  Did you hear about the guy who cut off both his arms at a Home Depot in L.A..? Police arrived on the scene but did not unholster their weapons. Why not? The man was unarmed. Ok, that’s my first bad joke of the day but certainly will not be my last. Youth...

Four Warning Signs A Storm Is Coming To Your Youth Ministry

Photo credit I have lived in Florida and faced Hurricanes that were devastating, but the warning system is early and gives us a chance, usually days, to board up windows and such. I now live in Alabama, and it’s tornado season. You do not have days to prepare....

This Easter, I Still Believe

I listened to an album for what seems like the the 100th time yesterday and it might have been. The first time I heard I Still Believe it was in the movie The Lost Boys in 1987. I was an instant fan of the song (the original and better version was done by The Call)...

Using Prayer Stations To Share The Gospel With Your Youth Ministry

Last night a used a tool that has served me well over the years. I would go as far to say that prayer stations may be the most powerful tool I have used in youth ministry. Let me explain why. Prayer stations engage our kids in a way that preaching and even small group...