Fighting Frustration by Shifting Your Focus
There are plenty of things to be frustrated about right now, but you don’t have to let frustration knock you out. This post gives you practical help to move in the right direction and get back on track!
Category: Personal Development
Planning for Chaos and Keeping Your Sanity
Life is full of chaos, and life in ministry is no exception. But when you plan for chaos, it won’t ruin your day when it shows up. This post explains exactly how you can stay productive in the midst of chaos…
Where Have All the Pastors Gone? Considering the Difference a Title Makes
We must always remember that our work is distinct. We’re called to be in the world but not of it. Businesses need directors; churches need pastors. In this post, I explain the difference between directors and pastors…
3 Signs of a Miserable Youth Ministry Job
Some youth pastors love their jobs. Others can’t stop looking for a new one. What’s the difference? In this post, I share three signs of a miserable youth ministry job and how you can overcome them.
Tips for Sharing the Gospel with People Who See the World Differently Than You
If you want to have spiritually productive conversations with people who are predisposed to question your motives, your best bet is to invest in building relationships with them and earning their trust. Beyond that, this post suggests three ways to keep the conversation going.
Pause Before You Post: 3 Tips for Youth Pastors on Social Media
Using social media can grow your ministry. But it can also cost you your job. In this post, I share 3 tips that will keep you on the right path.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Go?
I don’t want you to leave too early. But I also don’t want you to stay too long. Sometimes it’s a thin line between the two. In this post, I share five signs that it’s time to go.
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
Which Type of Youth Pastor Are You?
Some youth pastors are hardly working while others are working really hard. No matter which side of the spectrum you’re on, this post has something for you…
Don’t Sacrifice Your Family on the Altar of Ministry (3 Tips to Restore Balance in Your Life)
As youth pastors, we want to point students toward Jesus. But sometimes our own families feel left out. It’s a cycle that’s hard to break. In this post, I share 3 tips from Andy Stanley that can help restore balance in your life…
