15+ Appropriate Halloween Fall Movies. This is a question I hear every year around this time, “What is an appropriate movie to show students during the fall…Halloween season!?” Obviously, this is always a bit of a delicate topic with “Halloween” parties vs. “Fall/Harvest” parties so please do not be offended. Here are a few that […]
A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN…You know the scene. The outlaw in the black hat walks down the dusty street, then out steps the guy in the white hat. He announces, “I am the new sheriff in town”, with his hand resting on the handle of his six-shooter. It is a scene that plays in my […]
A “Home Run” Lesson Every Week? The conversation would be similar each week as I would walk through the plan for that night, and it would always end the same before I left the office. I would be asked about my lesson. Each time I would hear the same thing… “Is it a home run, […]
WANT TO KEEP YOUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND LISTENING TO YOUR LESSON? CONSIDER THE “7 MINUTE RULE” WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING YOUR NEXT LESSON: I know traditionally, youth ministry lessons tend to resemble a sermon/lecture (“Auditory Learning”) more than they do other kinds of presentations. The church is a setting for 20 minute plus sermons, […]
More than Brain Rot? Youth Pastors, Teachers, and Parents Confusion to Understand Gen Z and Alpha Slang is Not Something New. Before you make fun of this generation of young people by rolling your eyes in person or posting a snarky video online, stop and consider some things. Especially if you are going to be […]
Simple Interview Hints/Hacks- quick simple help for youth pastor interviewing for a job in student ministry at a church
Don’t Walk This Tightrope Alone- the Nets of youth ministry of the internet, networks and our net worth in Christ as a youth pastor
Taylor Swift & Youth Ministry: ten thing a youth pastor can learn from Taylor Swift, hints and helps for the every day student ministry
The “Youth Ministry Unreasonable Hospitality” idea came from a talk Will Guidara gave recently at the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Church. As I heard Will explain his journey and story to Unreasonable Hospitality, I thought about youth ministry. Creating memorable experiences that resonate deeply with young people in youth ministry is key to fostering […]
My 20-year-old daughter just wrapped up an 11-week internship at the Global Leadership Summit on the Next Gen Team. I had the privilege of watching her lead a team of 25 other interns, ages 8 to 24, for the summit week. I watched her host, interact with, and lead meetings with presidents and CEOs of […]
