Helping Students LEAD in Ministry is an essential but sometimes forgotten role, as we often assume the sole leadership role ourselves or look only for adults to step into leading. “Youth ministry should have a vision for “student led adult guided ministry“. Equpping the YOUNG saints for the work of ministry. It is not about […]
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 […]
The Cycle of Ministry Vision: Youth ministry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of young people, especially with the emerging Generation Alpha. Establishing a clear and systematic approach to vision setting is essential to ensure that a youth ministry remains relevant and impactful. This approach can be effective through three key steps: Clarify, Verify, […]
What is holding your ministry back? What are things that might be keeping you and your ministry from God’s best and blessing? Working beside and for various leaders has continued to give me reflections and insights on leadership- negative and positive. There are particular things I have personally witnessed working at a variety of churches. […]
I choose to lead with my wife and family, when I lead my ministry, especially in the area of family and parent ministry.
Millennial Parents, Gen Z Students… Navigating youth ministry with millennial parents who have Generation Alpha kids presents several unique challenges, here are just 5 challenges of ministry to Millenial Parents, with Gen Alpha Students 1. Digital Overload Generation Alpha students are growing up in a digital world, which can make it challenging to engage them […]
Questions to Ask While Interviewing: a youth ministry job/position. A hint and help from Youth Ministry Hub and Dan Istvanik
Years ago, I sat on the other side of his desk. I was new, and it was just a few weeks into my new job. I was excited because it would be my first time working in a church with another youth pastor on staff with me. I had been additionally attracted to the position […]
