Talking To Your Students About Sexuality – Part 2
(See link below for our Thought Factory podcast episode about how to address the topic of sexuality) When we don’t know what to say, we typically say nothing. When […]
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Talking To Your Students About Sexuality – Part 1
Sexuality saturates our society. It is everywhere. We cannot escape it as a conversation, nor should we as parents/youth workers. Yet, I hear from many parents who are Christ-followers […]
One Thing That Will Determine If You’re Cynical Or Successful – Part 2
Right now, you are becoming either cynical or successful. One thing will determine which you will become. HOW YOU HANDLE HURT WILL DETERMINE IF YOU BECOME CYNICAL OR SUCCESSFUL. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Media for the New Era
We’ve all said something on social media we’ve regretted. Thankfully, you don’t have millions of followers to where your mistakes have been in the news cycle. Nevertheless, we as […]
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 […]
5 Closest Relationships In Your life
One of my top mentors said to me something I’d never forget. It made me evaluate every relationship in my life. “Who are the top 5 closest relationships in your […]