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May
May
Third Place, Third Space, Church
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May
May
Starting fresh as a pastor in a new church can feel like stepping onto unfamiliar ground while holding blueprints for a house that’s not yet built. In moments like these, I have continue to use two metaphors over the last few years: ARCHAEOLOGIST and ARCHITECT. An archaeologist carefully studies what already exists—uncovering stories, traditions, and values […]
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May
May
Don’t Just Stay Down: Boxing and Ministry Resilience.
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May
May
In the era of summer mission trips to exotic places and high energy, huge conferences at the beach, is there still a place for summer camp? Has the whole summer camp thing seen its day? Here are 10 Quick Thoughts, on Why Middle School Camp is STILL Important! 10. Freedom to Worship, Sing and Celebrate!- Nowhere else […]
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May
May
Here are 5 Keys That I am Finding to Unlocking Potential & Motivating Gen Z Youth Pastors and Even Volunteer Leaders…
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May
May
Talk About Vocational Ministry Again!
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Apr
Apr
Ten Questions You Should Ask Parents? 10. What are your biggest hopes and concerns for your teenager right now? (This helps align your ministry vision and plan with what parents see as most needed) 9. How can I support you as you disciple your child at home? (Reminds parents they are the primary faith influencers, and you’re […]
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Apr
Apr
Burnout Is Not the Cost of Success—It’s a Symptom of Bad Energy Management For years, the idea of burning out has been worn like a badge of honor. Late nights, packed schedules, and sheer exhaustion have become symbols of commitment and success. But the truth is, burnout isn’t the cost of achieving our goals—it’s a […]
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Apr
Apr
MASLOW AND YOUTH MINISTRY: Help in understanding and applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Youth Ministry. How do we create an effective, holistic youth ministry through recognizing and addressing the various levels of needs based on Maslow’s research and theory, that influence youth development and engagement. Here’s how each level can be applied to a […]
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Apr
Apr
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Z to Alpha: Sermon Prep for Tomorrow
🧠 Think Formation Over Information Shift from “what do I want to say?” to “what kind of person is this forming them into?” (moving from “me” to “we”) Gen Z and Alpha are saturated with content. They don’t need more info—they need meaning, purpose, belonging, and identity. Prep with a formational lens: How will this […]