A Morning Prayer for Those Who Are Suffering
As I write these lines, my only child (age 25) has been suffering from a debilitating illness for months. I am offering these thoughts to him and, if you are
June 8, 2014
The Ministry of Encouragement
One of my good friends in ministry (and a pastor in Alabama!) has a ministry of encouragement. Any time I am in the room with him, he makes me feel
June 1, 2014
Tenure and Turnover in Youth Ministry
Gregg Makin did a PhD dissertation titled “Understanding the Turnover Intentions of Youth Pastors.” His study sought to answer the question: What contributes to youth minister turnover where they thinking
May 22, 2014
Continuing Education
As you plan your celebrations for your seniors who are graduating from preschool, middle school, high school or college, ask yourself: “Is it time you progressed towards a cap and
May 15, 2014
The Youth Minister’s Personal Issues
The following is a brief summary of some of the more vital personal issues impacting the youth minister. This content might cause a leader to choose to give new attention
May 8, 2014
Relating to Parents
Relating to parents in youth ministry is a bit of a loaded issue. I want to be quick to state my assumption–you are a youth minister who would like to
May 1, 2014
Principles for the Youth Minister’s Marriage
Find below thirteen principles for youth ministers that you’ll want to take note of to improve your marriage. 1. Every day of every year of marriage, the primary question is,
April 22, 2014
Balancing Your Youth Minstry: Budget
In the past few months, I have been talking about balance in the youth ministry. I wrote about balance in assessment, implementation, and evaluation. This is the last of the
April 15, 2014
Personal Land Mines in Your Youth Ministry
I know about stressful days in church leadership and youth ministry. Twice I thought I was about to be terminated. Beyond my own experiences in Youth Ministry I have had
April 8, 2014
Biblical Relationships in Youth Ministry
A biblical relationship is one that has at its center biblical principles as we relate human to human. Relationships are with those both inside and outside of the youth ministry.
April 1, 2014
