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. […]
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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. […]
1 John and Youth Ministry
In our youth ministry, we are going through a series on the book of 1 John. God Is Both Outside and Intimately Involved With Creation As we have looked at 1 John, one of the first things that comes across is this: Jesus exists outside and within creation. Jesus existed from the beginning (1 Jn […]
A Short Book Review: Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry
Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry (PDYM) is one of those foundational books that I would encourage any serious youth worker to read. Written by Doug Fields, an experienced youth worker and ministry builder, it covers the gamut of youth ministry topics in a coherent, systematic way. ###Overview I was first introduced to PDYM when I was a […]
Three Thoughts From A Rookie Youth Pastor About Learning From Others
Over the span of my life, one of the things I am most thankful for are those men from whom I have been able to learn about life. In high school, it was my father and my youth pastor. These men taught me what it meant to work hard and to pursue God with passion. […]