A while back, I wrote a post stating that in youth ministry, “communication is key.” The statement holds true. One of the ways that you find out that communication is so important is by witnessing the result when communication breaks down. Programs fail. Leaders get offended. Parents become impatient. When communication fails, things get ugly. […]
Author Archives: Eddy Barnes
Small Group Leadership Quick Tip: Take Two Minutes
The following is part of the on the go training that I’ve begun to give our adult leaders in our youth ministry. The principles should be transferrable to other youth ministries with small group programs. You’re Busy Life is busy. And as adults it seems that like continues to get busier as time goes by. […]
Three Thoughts About Mr. Miyagi
I grew up during the Karate Kid era. Kids my age were tying bandanas around our foreheads and doing crane kicks all the time. And. Karate. Ruled. Life. What was so appealing about the Karate Kid story? Aside from the board-breaking and Joe Esposito Karate Kid anthem, what hooked me was the amazing mentoring that […]
Three Thoughts about Being a Young Parent
Recently, our family celebrated Easter. It was a moment to remember the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. It is also a time to get together with family and enjoy being together. This Easter, my eldest boy was old enough to enjoy some of the festivities. He was dressed up in his Easter best, […]
Just Read One Sentence
Over the span of my life, I’ve gone through different phases of reading. Especially as a middle schooler and even into high schooler, I was an avid reader. In college, the pace of life, the atmosphere of dorms, and the volume of “required” reading seemed to work against my love of reading.