8 Qualities Students Want In Their Youth Pastor Part 4

“You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice.” ― Eric Liddell, The Disciplines Of The Christian Life I’m fond of saying, “It’s not what you believe, it’s what you practice.” That is not...
7 Elements Every Youth Ministry Curriculum Should Include

7 Elements Every Youth Ministry Curriculum Should Include

I recently purchased a series of lessons and I was less than thrilled with not only how the material was formatted but the content as well. Now, before you think I’m too judgy, I write my own curriculum and sell it youth workers so I have a good idea of what...

My 7 Back To School Rules For Youth Ministry

Close your summer out right Have a bonfire, testimony night, or a slide show of all your summer activities. Maybe have a special worship night or a night where everyone affirms one another and points out where they shined this summer. I share a few ideas here Plan...
Are SMART Goals A Dumb Idea For Youth Pastors?

Are SMART Goals A Dumb Idea For Youth Pastors?

Be SMART with how you set and accomplish your goals. pic.twitter.com/iUKPQSnp90— Larry Kim (@larrykim) April 2, 2018 We all have goals, but we don’t all reach them the same way.  I should have titled this Are SMART Goals A Dumb Idea For Certain Kinds of...
How To Choose The Right Theme For Your Youth Ministry

How To Choose The Right Theme For Your Youth Ministry

It’s a brand new year or a new season and you want to kick it off right, right? Part of the process might be to choose a theme. A theme is nothing more than a track for your ministry to run on. Your theme can be your vision. Your theme can last a month to set...