The Conversation, Not the Talk… When my son turned ten and entered 5th grade, during the summer, we had what many parents call “the talk”. It is the classic father-son moment talking about birds and bees. You can picture the scene sitting on his bed, talking about all the details of life and answering a […]
Things They Don’t Teach… Someone asked me recently…again… for the hundredth time, “What don’t they teach you in college/seminary/’school that you need to know for real-world, real-life youth ministry. Here is my first quick list of the top ten “Things They Don’t Teach”… but should!? How to be a part of a staff team. How to […]
Right Kind of Wrong in Ministry, reflections from the book “The Right Kind of Wrong” the Science of Failing Well” by Amy Edmondson
FIVE Youth Ministry tips for teaching a disruptive group in a way that keeps them interested and respects their energy.
What does is it look like to have a Next Level Leadership Team? We all want long-term, invested volunteer leaders in our ministries. We want to build a connected and cohesive team willing to follow us. I have people ask me all the time how I get to a point where I have a waiting list […]
WHY THEY STOP COMING AFTER GRADUATION? YOUR SENIORS ARE ONLY A FEW MONTHS AWAY FROM LEAVING YOUR MINISTRY! Here are ten reasons why Christian youth group kids may stop attending church after graduation, along with solutions for each issue: 1. Loss of Community Reason: Graduating can mean leaving behind a familiar support system. Solution: Foster […]
Balancing Family and Ministry: Hints and Helps from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik for Youth pastors and youth leaders.
One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]
One Nights are all-inclusive, “done-for-you” resources for one complete night of youth ministry, with everything you need to have maximum impact with minimal preparation for your youth group gatherings. WHO IS ONE NIGHT FOR? For ministry with middle school or high school students. One Night is designed to be easily used by everyone—from new volunteers […]
