Jumping Back In
Youth Ministry has always been a passion of mine. From the countless hours I spent as a middle and high school student to the time spent getting my Bachelor’s in […]
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Supporting Youth Ministry As A Parent
You’re not alone in wondering how to impact Youth Ministry today. So many parents are learning how to navigate parenting in a culture that seems to shift in its theology, […]
The Middle School Years…
The middle school years. We’ve all been there, and I don’t know many who would return to that time of their life. Raging hormones, acne, peer pressure and a new […]
One Thing That Will Determine If You’re Cynical Or Successful
Right now, you are becoming either cynical or successful. One thing will determine which you will become. Over my decades as a leader, I’ve seen influencers whose hearts have grown […]
How To Prep Your Student To Face The World
(This is a podcast episode you must listen to if you have a senior who is graduating. I talk with good friend and youth ministry expert Charlie Alcock on helping […]
Your Graduating Seniors Need This From You
In over 30 years of youth ministry, this is my least favorite time of year when I say “goodbye” to seniors. I’ve had to do this thousands of times. What […]
This Week Our Nation Could Turn the Corner
Our nation is spiritually broken. Is there any way it can be fixed? Over the last year, God has helped me understand what it will take to change this. This […]
Justice & Social Justice…It’s Time to Talk
Justice. This word evokes many different thoughts and emotions. Social justice. These words evoke even more thoughts and emotions. Is there a way to talk about […]
How COVID Can Change Your Ministry Forever…In a Good Way!
The culture you create in your ministry will shape your students’ spiritual life more than anything else. Read that again because it’s important that you understand this and get it […]
How To Create Moments That Will Change Your Kids’ Lives
Over two late nights while on vacation in 2005, my wife Arianna and I created a 12 page “Family Plan” that would be our atlas for the next 20 years […]