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 months before…
These jobs aren’t just for youth pastors but they may be the most suitable. I know about many of these jobs because I’ve had to do them to make ends meet. Take a read through and see which ones might be for you. Funerals Put your name in at your local funeral parlors and tell…
There are those moments in ministry where you stare at your computer and wonder, ” Should I be updating my resume?” The answer is yes, you should be, but that doesn’t mean you’re looking to quit. According to Indeed’s Guide to Updating Your Resume, You should revisit your resume at least twice a year, especially…
I saw the other day where a Pastor was looking for a Virtual Youth Pastor. It’s an intriguing idea, so, I thought I’d elaborate on it and build out what I think a Virtual Youth Pastor Job Description looks like. But why would a church want a virtual youth pastor in the first place? It…
I was advising a young man on career advice and thought I’d pass it along to you who are young youth workers or thinking about becoming a youth pastor. It’s also not too late for you older folks. Focus on retirement. You may not be a youth pastor forever. I am playing catch up. You…
Today I welcome my first two time guest, Ryan Latham. Ryan and I go back a ways and wrote a book together called Prepared for Impact. Ryan is the founder of Renewed Leadership, a staff training organization for churches and businesses. Today he brings you some critical tips to saving your jobs if your church…
Youth Pastors do not leave churches, they leave Pastors. Pastor, does that shock you? I know that many pastors want to couch a youth pastors leaving their church in religious language and claiming God’s will, etc. but the truth is, they’re leaving you. Just like when two people break up, one person will try to…
I am so thrilled to have my friend Brian Aaby today on the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast. He haw worked with youth and youth workers for a long time from Youth Specialties to teaching and now with the Slingshot Group, helping youth pastors find their perfect place to serve. Resources If you are looking…
Some episodes you just have to let roll, and this is one of those episodes. My guest Jason Mayfield and I talk about money, ministry and side hustles because many youth workers do not make a fair wage for their labor. You could use a few extra bucks in your pocket and we want to…
Before Reading On: If you’re thinking about quitting, don’t let this article be the deciding factor. These are reasons based on my experiences, some I acted on and some I did not. Most of my decisions to stay or leave a church were bathed in prayer and struggle. I write this to you because I…
