5 Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs

When I first started youth pastoring in 1995, youth ministry resources were just hitting their stride. The local Christian Book store was where I’d go to see what was new. As a new youth pastor, I was in the weeds and I found myself jumping from this curriculum...

No Comment For Lent

Last year, I didn’t celebrate Lent, it just wasn’t in me. This year, I’ve decided to give up commenting on social media This came to me where all good ideas come to me, on the potty. Why give up commenting? Several verses come to mind, My dear...

Dealing With Pre-Youth Group Anxiety

There are weeks where I struggled with pre-youth group anxiety. I was anxious with questions like would the service go well? was I prepared? was the sermon good enough? would the students like the game? These questions were all part of my need to make sure things were...