The Challenge Of Aging In Youth Ministry

The Challenge Of Aging In Youth Ministry

What do you think my greatest challenge is? Church politics? Middle School kids who don’t shower? Lock In’s? Parents? All of those are challenging in their own way, but all of those are externals that I can handle. It’s what’s happening...
Leveling The Youth Ministry Playing Field

Leveling The Youth Ministry Playing Field

Things can seem, and many times are, uneven in youth ministry. The church down the street has: a bigger budget a better youth facility a brighter influence in the community But, you’re not competing against the church down the street, you’re competing...
Are You Taking Your Calling Seriously?

Are You Taking Your Calling Seriously?

Jared Elrod and I sat down for a Blab.im session and talked about taking our calling seriously. You can subscribe to Jared’s YouTube channel here and mine HERE. I also broke this session down into two parts for my Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast which you can...
Is Youth Specialties Team Training Worth It, Even If You Go Solo?

Is Youth Specialties Team Training Worth It, Even If You Go Solo?

Two weeks ago I attended the YS Team Training in Nashville Tn. Now, I have attended YS  Training over the past 15 years (or longer) and have found great value in them. This particular YS Training was low key than some others I’ve attended but no less beneficial....