Balance and Boundaries: Bi-Vocational Ministry Done Right Part 1

I am, currently, a bi-vocational youth worker. I have held this title before so I am well versed in its demands. For me it boils down to keeping these two elements in line, balance and boundaries. Balance Have you ever tried to balance a see-saw? You have to have the...

Reframing 3 Common Youth Ministry Phrases

This article is not about semantics, it’s about language. The language we use as believers, be you reformed, evangelical or pentecostal, can be confusing, especially to a young person. The discussion around the kind of religious language we use with young people...

What College Doesn’t Teach You About Youth Ministry

Normally, I would include all the notes from the podcast here, but instead I want to add my list of what I think should be taught in colleges about youth ministry. I must add, as I say in the interview, I was a Christian college drop out. I went for a whopping three...

My Top 10 Most Listened To Podcast Episodes Of 2021

If this is your first time here, welcome. I’ve been doing a podcast for a little over five years now and have been fortunate enough to be, as of this posting, ranked the number one podcast among youth ministry podcasts. Whether I was number one or number one...