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Sep
Sep
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Build Ministry & School Connections
Building a Ministry and School Connection
21
Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Hole-Hearted: Mental Health and Discipleship
Hole-Hearted: Mental Health and Discipleship. I’ll never forget the moment a student looked me in the eye and said, “I know God loves me, but sometimes my brain won’t let me believe it.” It was honest. Brave. And it stopped me in my tracks. That conversation opened my eyes to a reality many of us […]
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Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Understanding Neurodiversity in Youth Ministry
Understanding Neurodiversity in Youth Ministry. Neurodiversity isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a paradigm shift. In youth ministry, it means recognizing that students don’t all think, feel, learn, or relate the same way. Embracing neurodiversity isn’t about doing something extra for a few students; it’s about reimagining ministry so that every student is seen, valued, […]
07
Aug
Aug
MOVING BOXES, MINISTRY FAMILIES TRANSITION…Transition is all too familiar to me. We are landing at our 9th church in over 25 years of marriage and ministry. When packing and unpacking the physical boxes, you also pack and unpack your heart, emotions, and mind. Over the years, we have done the transitions before we had kids. The […]
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Jul
Jul
More than father or mother, the life of ministry is being called beyond comfort. Moving often physically away from the familiarity of family & friends to follow in full faith and faithfulness. “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more […]
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Jul
Jul
In a world scrolling for meaning, spiritual hunger is more real than ever, Are we ready to feed the spiritually hungry of this generation in a Digital World?
21
Jul
Jul
Youth ministry is beautiful, messy, unpredictable work. It’s not a straight path or a neatly packaged program—it’s a calling that will stretch your heart, test your patience, and deepen your faith. If you’re new to this journey or just need a reminder, here are a few hard-won truths every youth leader eventually learns…
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Jul
Jul
The Cost of Premature Leadership: Why Empowering Without Equipping Hurts Young Leaders.In today’s emerging ministry culture, “empowerment” has become a buzzword. We love the idea of handing the mic to the next generation, inviting them onto the platform, and giving them a seat at the leadership table. And rightly so—young people are capable, creative, and called. I have written about this quite a bit.
14
Jul
Jul
Called to Shepherd, Not PerformPastors are called to care for souls, not chase algorithms. Influence is a byproduct of faithfulness, not the goal. Depth Over HypeInfluence often values virality and visibility. Pastoring values depth, longevity, and transformation. Faithfulness Isn’t Always FlashyJesus washed feet, not timelines. Kingdom work often happens in obscurity, not on stages or […]
10
Jul
Jul
Here’s what I’m learning: when someone feels like a co-creator in ministry, not just a helper, they show up differently. They carry ownership. They dream bigger. They risk more. They care deeper.