Tuesday was the first official day of spring. While the calendar said spring, the weather said summer. Thoroughly confused, I found comfort in doing some spring cleaning of my garage. It amazes me how much junk I have decided to keep around! I’ve got old soccer trophies (not just the 1st place ones, the "participant" [...]
In 10 days, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference will kick off in Louisville (pronounced Looovul) Kentucky. I’ve been going to SYMC for years, and in my mind it is the greatest youth ministry conference around. If you’ve been before, you know what I mean. Those planning the conference, teaching the workshops, leading connect groups, and [...]
If there is one aspect of ministry that I dread more than any other, its hospital visits. Even for minor surgeries it is uncomfortable. Major stuff – yikes! Yet, these times can be some of the most powerful of your ministry. Families are less and less likely to allow you to enter into their homes, [...]
Inspired by a friend’s rather interesting twitter feed, “Stuff Jesus Wouldn’t Say” (@stuffJesusXsay), I give you 10 things he wouldn’t say at Youth Group… Hey, lets only hang out with the cool kids! I really hope this youth minister is young and hip… I can’t wait to play the game that makes a victim out [...]
“I AM A YOUTH MINISTER” I am a Youth Minister. I am the unsung worker in the unsung field of the unsung harvest. It should be no shock that no one recognizes the work I do considering very few people recognize the kids to whom I have dedicated my life to reach. The world of my [...]
Looking for ways to recognize your volunteers AND share the good stuff happening in your ministry? Sharing volunteer stories is a great way to go. Once a month, sit down with a volunteer and video tape them answering some questions. Ask questions like – Why did you get involved with the youth ministry? – [...]
I’ve got a secret – I hate my job. No, not my youth ministry gig, but the part time job I had to take to help pay the bills. I’m a pizza delivery guy. Its not as glamorous as it sounds (and it doesn’t sound glamorous at all!) The one thing I have is a [...]
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