What does Youth Ministry look like when we capture it in photos? This Month we’re having fun with a Youth Ministry Photo a Day Challenge to try to figure that out. Here’s how it … [Read more...]
Embracing criticism
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I am my own worst critic; I don’t need your help at all, thank you very much. But for years I just used the criticism of others to bolster my own negative opinion of myself. I didn’t … [Read more...]
Quit Youth Ministry
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Quit youth ministry until you find out who you are/something that you love. If your favorite thing is youth ministry and it’s all you can talk about, either quit your day job and find a new … [Read more...]
More Ovaries Please!
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m not trying to be offensive, but it’s true! It’s a big deal to have a woman there for girls in youth ministry and there aren’t many of them. So many times at youth … [Read more...]
#YouthMinPhoto Challenge Update – Top Photos for Week 1
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last week we kicked off the Youth Ministry Photo Challenge for the month of May. Here’s how it works: Each day of the month has a different topic for your photos – for example on Day 8 the … [Read more...]
3 ways to make your kids more comfortable processing their faith
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I work in a midsized Methodist church. I guess. Small/midsized/huge varies based on your context, I suppose. But it’s midsized from where I stand. Being that size allows pretty direct one-on-one … [Read more...]
7 Quick Time Management Tips for a Youth Ministry Professional
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This article is the third in a series of quick tips to be more professional in the context of youth ministry. The series was inspired by a youthworker’s concern raised at a recent youth worker … [Read more...]
“Bring On the Newbs!” The Right Way to Welcome a New Class
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Welcome It happens every year. Like the cicada, in late Spring or Summer a whole new crop of students peak their heads into your youth room and enter your student ministry. They are fresh, … [Read more...]
A Note to Those Who Work With Youth and Children
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
To all who work with youth and children (volunteers, staff, pastors), A few years ago I planted a seed with my then 5 year old. After planting, for the next month he wanted to know everyday why he … [Read more...]
How to Create Curriculum from Your Favorite Books
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
WHY? In youth ministry we are constantly in search of great curriculum and lessons that will both engage our students with both mind and heart. I find that too often that is a very difficult and … [Read more...]
My New Pastor Doesn’t Know How Cool I Am
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A few weeks back I received an email from our Bishop stating that our District Superintendents will be talking to the clergy who the Bishop anticipates moving to new church appointments. The Bishop, … [Read more...]
Join Us for a May #YouthMinPhoto a Day Contest
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a creative way to use Instagram in your youth ministry? Join the YouthWorker Movement Photo a Day Challenge for May, and invite your youth to participate as well. How the Photo … [Read more...]
Boys Will Be Boys: Perpetuating Our “Lost Boys” Culture
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I bet Charlie Sheen’s teachers often heard the platitude, “Boys will be boys.” Between 30-40 boys vandalize a local high school as their “senior prank.” With spray … [Read more...]
7 Quick Tips to Communicate Like A Youth Ministry Professional
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the second article in a series about being more professional in the context of youth ministry. The article series was inspired by a youth worker who voiced his concern at a recent conference … [Read more...]