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Aug
Aug
Here are at least ten proofs! Lock-Ins Are of the Devil
15
Aug
Aug
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 […]
11
Jul
Jul
A funny and silly, REAL top 10 list of the best and funniest personal moments on youth ministry mission trips from over the years.
27
Jun
Jun
Reasons You needed to take a vacation this summer… 10. Your Spouse Needs IT! (read into that however you like..) 9. Your Kids Haven’t Seen You In Awhile. (If there is a picture of you on the fridge, just so they won’t forget what you look like during Camp, Mission Trips, and Summer Conferences…) 8. You Need a […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
13
Jun
Jun
Too Old For Your Ministry? NOTE: Last week I posted a top 10 list about the different kinds of youth pastors and based on the stock photo I had quickly used, I had a few friend my age, make comments about there not being any older people in the collage, so this is for them…and me!! People ask me, […]
06
Jun
Jun
HERE THEY ARE, TEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF YOUTH PASTORS? 10. The Jock They are all about the game. Whether it is a sport, dodgeball, or something they just made up, it is on! They dress like your gym teacher and kind of act like them too. Lesson? Oh yeah, we will hit that up at […]
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Apr
Apr
REAL REASONS LEADERS CAN’T COME? TEN REAL EXCUSES I HAVE REALLY HEARD FOR WHY A VOLUNTEER WAS CALLING OFF FOR THE NIGHT! 10. I can’t stand my small group of students anymore, and I need a night off from them! 9. I think my rap career is finally taking off. 8. I broke my neck […]
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Mar
Mar
REAL MEETING WITH PARENTS… Absolutely REAL-LIFE reasons Why I Have Had to Call and Ask to Meet With Youth Ministry Parents.-Dan Istvanik
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Mar
Mar
City vs. Country Youth Ministry: I have done both in 27+ years, from the deep south, Louisiana to Amish Country Pennsylvania. I have worked with students just outside of Washinton DC and in the western suburbs of Chicago. Here is what I have figured out? So Far… 10. Street Racing? (souped-up cars VS. souped-up horse & […]