A Small Group Of Friends
Our students are being tempted every day to bow to idols this world is throwing at them. Identity, materialism, social media, sports, gaming, sex, pornography, drugs, and the list […]
Commitment
Do This And Your Kids Will Thank You
I’m going to say something that you may completely disagree with right now…but hear me out. Maybe you’ll change your mind. I want to make a case that people are […]
Speak Life Into Your Volunteers
It has been almost 10 years since the last time I was consistently leading a group of adult volunteers in youth ministry. I started as a youth pastor before I […]
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 […]
Running Into Battle: The Role Of Courage In Parenthood
The definition of courage is “the ability to do something that frightens someone.” We often associate the word with big, grand gestures of bravery, like a soldier running headfirst into […]
How To Build An Unshakeable Family Legacy – Part 3
Family Altar Most parents I know want to do this but don’t know how. They don’t know where to start, what to say or how to even begin. Yet […]
How To Build An Unshakeable Family Legacy – Part 2
In the last year, I’ve had 2 engagements and 2 weddings for 2 of our daughters. That’s a lot of change and a lot of money! As these great men […]
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 […]
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 […]