Sacrifice

As I write this, it is Memorial Day. This is the day our nation has set aside to remember the sacrifices of our men and women in the uniform of our nation’s military, many of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I think our society has lost respect for the concept of sacrifice.
I was listening [...]

Meaningful Conversations

If you work in youth or children’s ministry you undoubtedly have had countless discussions with the young people you minister to.  Many times they are brief, seemingly insignificant  conversations.  One of the things I have learned over the years is that no conversation with a young person is insignificant.  Each time they walk away after [...]

Who Needs A Youth Pastor Anyway?

Whoa!! That title got your attention didn’t it?! Well, that’s what it was meant to do. Here is the short answer to the question “Who needs a Youth Pastor anyway?” Your church probably does. But the real answer may be a little more complicated. Your church probably needs a Youth Pastor if he is a [...]

Stay In Touch With Your Students

You and I both have seen the youth leader that just tries a little too hard to stay cool.  Whether it is the clothing or the way they talk they just are a little over the top.  With that being said when I say that student ministry leaders need to stay in touch with their [...]