3 Essentials for Better Youth Ministry T-Shirts
There are three essentials to keep in mind when you’re designing your next youth ministry t-shirt. In this post, I share exactly what they are…
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5 Steps to Transition Your Ministry from a Cruise Ship to a Battle Ship
In the new normal, ministries that were accustomed to operating like cruise ships, offering everything to everyone, will have to shift. In this post, I share 5 steps to help you do that.
How Youth Pastors Can Be More Creative and Spark New Ideas
As a youth pastor, you’re always having to come up with creative ideas for your next program, sermon, game, event, or activity. In this video, I share 4 ways to tap into your creativity (even if you think you’re not very creative). Suggested Resource
How to Think Like a Missionary in Youth Ministry
Youth culture has distinctive elements that differ so much from adult culture that youth ministry fits the description of missionary work. This post examines lessons learned from successful missionaries and applies them to youth ministry.
7 Lessons for Youth Pastors that I Learned from The Last Dance
We can always learn from successful people and teams. When I finished watching The Last Dance, I thought about what I’d seen and then wrote down these valuable lessons for youth pastors.
What to Do When Your Students Lose Interest in Your Online Ministry
The early excitement and sense of adventure have gone away. That’s true for youth pastors, volunteers, and students alike. But there are still some things you can do to make the most of this time. Here’s 6 ideas for you…
How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going
Liminal Space is the time between “what was” and “what’s next.” When it comes to leading in a liminal space, your primary job is to be a stabilizing force in the midst of the chaos. Pastors are the ones who are called to speak with grace, truth, hope, and love in the middle of this situation.
What’s More Important Than Your Youth Ministry Strategy?
The question isn’t if your group has a culture. It does. The question, instead, is: What is your group’s culture? This post provides you with 3 questions and actionable answers for how to address your ministry’s culture.
Western Theology: Pioneer or Settler?
In 1973, Wes Seeliger, an Episcopal Priest, wrote and illustrated a book called Western Theology. I had never heard of it until another student in my doctoral cohort mentioned it in one of our round table discussions. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy to check it out. After reading it, I’m convinced that […]
What a Youth Pastor Can Learn from an Undercover Billionaire
The most recent reality-business show that caught my attention was Undercover Billionaire on Discovery Channel. I was hooked from the start. In this post, I share 7 ideas I picked up along the way that can help your ministry.
