Three Thoughts About Communication Pitfalls

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. […]

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 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, […]