In my last post I talked about what I hated about 13 Reasons Why. The series was not devoid of meaning or purpose, the message was loud and clear: kids are killing themselves and it’s preventable. There are no new revelations as far as youth culture goes. Stereotypes, acting out, drinking, smoking, sex, have all…
I saw a post on FB this morning and it was about issues I’ve heard about for years in church. We, youth pastors, care about these issues because our bosses really care about these issues. If Senior Pastors did not place such a high value on numbers and attendance youth workers would find other…
Class Notes Good morning class. Yesterday we covered the topic Teens in Crisis and I hope you did your homework, well, at least George Lynch did. Thanks George, you get a gold star. The rest of you: I’ll see you after class. Today’s topic comes from Craig Fullerton, and we are looking at the issue…
I have taught a few parent classes over the years. Some were well attended, others were not; but all of them were worth it. Here are some reasons that youth workers of all ages and every phase of life; from no kids to empty-nester grand parents should teach a parenting class. Parents need a place…
Conflict was, sadly, something I was well aquatinted with. In my younger days I felt it necessary to have my way in the youth ministry because, well, that’s what you paid me for, right? Oh, those days, I’m glad they’re over. If you are a breathing human being you will face conflict eventaully. If you…