Successful Big Parent Meetings- Parent meetings can be intimidating but they do not have to be. So many youth leaders/pastor dread these meetings, as moments where they are put on the spot, questioned, or even feel like they are being critiqued. Often younger leaders feel threatened, put-down, or disrespected as they walk away from […]
HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES THE GAME… Florida always seems to be full of HOT HEADLINES, with a wide variety of wild news stories that could only happen in the sunshine state! Can you tell whether these HOT FLORIDA HEADLINES are REAL OR FAKE? A 10 Challenge Game with 1 Bonus Tiebreaker! Includes: – 1 Powerpoint Presentation – […]
Wired: One Night Resource, A “done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. KEY OBJECTIVES Students will understand how God has wired them with abilities that honor him. KEY VERSE “For we are God’s ‘Masterpiece’ created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”– Ephesians 2:10 […]
Why Join a Local Network of Youth Pastors and Leaders? We are wrapping up our Chicago Area Youth Workers Hub Group for this school year. I have partnered with groups like National Network for most of my 30ish years of youth ministry. I believe that we are “BETTER TOGETHER” and that we survive as a […]
“Faith on the Fridge” is a done-for-you resource for parents to be able to offer faith-based inspiration and encouragement.
The Cycle of Ministry Vision: Youth ministry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of young people, especially with the emerging Generation Alpha. Establishing a clear and systematic approach to vision setting is essential to ensure that a youth ministry remains relevant and impactful. This approach can be effective through three key steps: Clarify, Verify, […]
A youth ministry schoolyard classic game reborn with a crazy twist. Great for student groups, gym classes, and other events.
Signs: God’s Directions (One Night), a“done-for-you” resource for one complete night of youth ministry. SIGNS: GOD’S DIRECTIONS (ONE NIGHT) OBJECTIVES Students will understand how to find God’s directions for their lives. KEY VERSE “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your […]
What is holding your ministry back? What are things that might be keeping you and your ministry from God’s best and blessing? Working beside and for various leaders has continued to give me reflections and insights on leadership- negative and positive. There are particular things I have personally witnessed working at a variety of churches. […]
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
