I like a busy though ministry. I like when kids come in and have a job; that’s why I don’t do everything. I leave things undone on purpose so kids will have something to do when they get to the church. I believe in the economy of youth ministry. Youth Ministries are like small cities.…
When I first took a role in youth ministry, I really did think everything was my job. To often I worked beyond my job description to meet some unmet need. I stepped over lines and assumed roles that were never mine to take. I had no boundaries. If the youth ministry was going to be…
We had a new member or prospective new member at a luncheon. Each of the staff had a minute or two to introduce themselves and share what they did at the church. I thought I made a good pitch but our Pastor made an interesting observation about all our introductions. He said, “What I noticed…
