The Twelve Disciples in YOUR Group? Jesus was a youth pastor, leading eleven pre-teen or teenage boys along with one young adult. Are you leading a similar group? Philip, The student that is excited to invite others to the youth group. Simon, The Zealot. The student is always trying to debate politics and issues. James, […]
Real Youth Ministry Interview Questions. Over the years and even somewhat recently interviewed for new youth ministry positions. I have had some unique experiences as well as some odd questions. Here are a few of the VERY REAL interview questions I have been asked over the years! 10. Have you ever cheated on your wife? Have […]
Ugly Truths About Youth Ministry
What if people acted like they do with church, other places? Could you imagine it? Here are just 10 quick examples: 10. Calling Your Dentist’s Wife at Home and Complaining About How Her Husband Did Your Fillings? 9. Grounding Your Kids from Going to School For 2 Weeks? 8. Spilling Your Drink in the Middle Of […]
Odd Reasons For Being a Volunteer- ten real reasons for people wanting to be a volunteer in student ministry.
Daddy Always Said (Youth Ministry Wisdom) Father Knows Best… Go Ask Your Father… Fatherly Wisdom… In Honor of Father’s Day, Yesterday, Here Are Ten Things “Daddy Always Said…” Growing Up, that May Also Still Apply In Your Youth Ministry Life? 10. “Walk It Off….“- Sometimes in ministry, you will get hurt, and you might need to walk away […]
A very randumb top 10 list of the Ten Commandments of Youth Ministry
KEEP PEOPLE COMING AFTER EASTER!? A quick ran-dumb top ten list for your day after Easter “ministry hangover”… 10. Bacon Sunday- a free pound of bacon for every friend you bring? 9. No Cover Charge Sunday- one Sunday a year, that offering WON’T be taken? 8. Give-Away Sunday- shoot polos and button-up oxford out into […]
Things NOT to Do Easter Sunday! I know some people refer to it as the “Super Bowl” for the church, but still? Here are ten things as the Youth Pastor to NOT do on Easter Sunday! 10. Get the Youth Section to do the Wave! 9. Yell Song Requests as soon as the Music Pastor […]
10. I started coming because of your excellent branding, logo, and super cool ministry name. 9. We all really feel like you should wear skinny jeans and get more tattoos, so you can be more relevant. 8. Tonight was way too much fun. 7. Please stop sending me personal handwritten encouragement notes. 6. My parents realized that […]
