Ministry Difference Between Gen Z and Gen Alpha. There is a difference between the two micro-generations currently in our ministry. Generational differences within the 6-8 years of youth ministry will now be the norm moving forward. There will be a need for ministry differentiation even within a ministry context. You will be facing this with […]
Creating Summer Ministry FOMO. Creating a sense of “fear of missing out” (FOMO) for your youth ministry during the summer
The Evangelistic Youth Ministry, If you grew up, like I did, in an American church youth group, it’s likely you will resonate with the following description of American youth ministry. You spent an hour or two a week in a “youth room,” sitting on folding chairs or donated couches, singing (with or without the aid […]
Frustrating your volunteers is a quick way to lose them. We all want a great team of volunteers, that stick it out for the long haul. Unfortunately, often leaders end up frustrating their volunteers, causing them to quit, walking away disappointed. Here is a quick Top 10 list of ways leaders end up frustrating their […]
The Clear Way to Success in Youth Ministry is difficult. Success in youth ministry isn’t merely measured by the number of attendees or the hype around the latest event. True success lies in the transformation of young hearts and minds, fostering a lifelong journey of faith and growth. A clear mindset for your leadership must […]
INCLUDING PARENTS IN SUMMER TRIPS, Summer trips (camps, conferences, missions trips…) can be a massive moment in the life of children and teens to create memories that last a lifetime. In many ways, it is a rite of passage. Even if the location is not that far away, it may be the first extended time away from […]
The Summer Youth Ministry Battle… If your church is like ours, and most that I talk to are, summertime is the ever-constant battle..
Ten Youth Ministry Mistakes… People always ask me what I would tell my younger self, starting out in youth ministry. What are the mistakes that you made that you wish someone would have told you about during your first year in youth ministry? The other question I get is what I observe as the big […]
Teaching: 7 Learning Styles: visual, auditory, verbal, kinesthetic, logical, social/interpersonal, & intrapersonal in youth ministry
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 […]
