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.
Booking Speaking for 2025- camps, retreats, D-now events, and training. Dan Istvanik, of Youth Ministry Hub is now booking.
Mistakes Communicating with Leaders– As ministry leaders, most of us are paid communicators. Our churches and organizations give us the mic and turn up the volume when we have something to say. It is our job to be the upfront and loud person. For some reason, though, many leaders are just not very clear when […]
There is still value in dinner as a family! I’ve been a father for 18+ years and a husband for 21+ years. Throughout this time, I have always prioritized being home for dinner with my wife and children. Of course, there are times and seasons when this cannot be a nightly thing. However, it has been […]
ENCOURAGING AND DISCOURAGING YOUR YOUTH PASTOR. A New 5-for-5 List for pastors, leaders, and even parents.
Is therapy replacing church? 5 thoughts and 5 questions to ask ourselves as youth pastors and our student ministry.
A few weeks ago, I posted five reasons for the current shortage of youth pastors. My reasons were: 1.) Economic Challenges 2.) High Burnout. 3.)Cultural & Generational Gaps. 4.) Lack of Professional Development and Support. 5.) Shifting Vocational Aspiratatoins. Many have responded with their own ideas and reasons. Here are FIVE more reasons behind the […]
