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Aug
Aug
Youth Ministry, It Is Not About You!
28
Jul
Jul
Friend to Father: Youth Ministry Seasons, reflections, and thoughts from 28 years of youth ministry. I didn’t think it would ever happen, but it has! I have become a youth pastor and a father of two students. In fact, I just watched my daughter graduate from High School and my youth ministry while my son […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
30
Jun
Jun
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Review: “Youth Ministry Questions”
Mel Walker was a youth ministry legend, having served actively for over 45 years in youth ministry. He was the author of many excellent youth ministry books, and he was also a curriculum writer. He was a regular trainer and speaker all over the world. He was a youth ministry leader and teacher to so […]
20
Jun
Jun
Daddy Always Said (Youth Ministry Wisdom) Father Knows Best… Go Ask Your Father… Fatherly Wisdom… In Honor of Father’s Day, Yesterday, Here Are Ten Things “Daddy Always Said…” Growing Up, that May Also Still Apply In Your Youth Ministry Life? 10. “Walk It Off….“- Sometimes in ministry, you will get hurt, and you might need to walk away […]
16
Jun
Jun
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Keys to Youth Ministry Longevity
A Note About Mel Walker, One of My Youth Ministry Heroes: On Thursday, December 2, my personal youth ministry hero past away. Mel Walker was a mentor, friend, and surrogate uncle to me. He was always willing to talk, pray, and guide me through the path of personal and ministry life. We talked often about […]
09
Jun
Jun
A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN…You know the scene. The outlaw in the black hat walks down the dusty street, then out steps the guy in the white hat. He announces, “I am the new sheriff in town”, with his hand resting on the handle of his six-shooter. It is a scene that plays in my […]
06
Jun
Jun
HERE THEY ARE, TEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF YOUTH PASTORS? 10. The Jock They are all about the game. Whether it is a sport, dodgeball, or something they just made up, it is on! They dress like your gym teacher and kind of act like them too. Lesson? Oh yeah, we will hit that up at […]
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Jun
Jun
Youth Ministry Hints, Youth Ministry Resources, Youth Ministry Thoughts
Hint/Help: Discussing Uvalde Shooting
Hint/Help: Discussing the Uvalde Shooting… Living in this digital age ensures one thing: a teen’s convictions are being formed through the exchange of beliefs. The recent shooting in Texas has caused many to start probing deeper and deeper questions. Students are no exception. While social media has been the prime platform for the wide range […]
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May
May
The Summer Youth Ministry Battle… If your church is like ours, and most that I talk to are, summertime is the ever-constant battle..