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Part-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero
Being a youth ministry blogger is fun. I love writing posts that help other youth pastors grow in their ministries. Furthermore, being a part of the Youtmmin.org team has opened up many opportunities...
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Partnering with Schools: Why Coaching is Awesome!
In June of 2001, my wife and I moved into an apartment in Plainfield, Indiana, eager and ready to begin our ministry at Hazelwood Christian Church. By August, just two months later, I was on a tennis...
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Part-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero: The Dirty Truth No One Will Tell You
When I was a bi-vocational youth pastor, growth was a huge issue. There would be times I would have students show up but never stay. My students could get some of their friends that didn’t go to church...
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Part-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero: How To Stay Spiritually Healthy When...
As a minister, one of our main priorities is to stay spiritually healthy. For a youth pastor, we get an extra benefit in this department because we get the ability to participate in our morning...
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On Our Knees
One of my old volunteers was in town for a doctors appointment. He’s one of my favorite people on the planet, and always a huge encouragement. A few months down the road, he will take his entire...
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5 Reasons Your Ministry Needs Women Leaders
Your youth ministry needs women leaders. Before we start arguing the theology of women in ministry, I want you to hear me out: The purpose of this post is not to advocate for ordained women, or women...
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Summertime Blues
Summer is right around the corner, and it is approaching quickly! I love being a part of camps, mission trips, and random outings that can only take place during the summer break. The preparation that...
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Open Letter to Volunteers
Dear Volunteer, If you are reading this, it does not mean that you are in trouble; nor does it mean the youth pastor who sent you this to you is upset with you. This is a list of things on their heart...
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Recognizing Seniors in Student Ministry and the Church
I just started at my current church in the beginning of April, so the seniors here haven’t “grown up” under my ministry. Unfortunately, these seniors hadn’t had a youth pastor for most of their senior...
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Youth Pastors and Self Promotion
How many times have I unfollowed someone on Twitter because they link to their blog every hour? How many times have I rolled my eyes in a Facebook group for youth pastors because I ask a question, and...
View ArticlePart-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero
Being a youth ministry blogger is fun. I love writing posts that help other youth pastors grow in their ministries. Furthermore, being a part of the Youtmmin.org team has opened up many opportunities...
View ArticlePartnering with Schools: Why Coaching is Awesome!
In June of 2001, my wife and I moved into an apartment in Plainfield, Indiana, eager and ready to begin our ministry at Hazelwood Christian Church. By August, just two months later, I was on a tennis...
View ArticlePart-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero: The Dirty Truth No One Will Tell You
When I was a bi-vocational youth pastor, growth was a huge issue. There would be times I would have students show up but never stay. My students could get some of their friends that didn’t go to church...
View ArticlePart-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero: How To Stay Spiritually Healthy When...
As a minister, one of our main priorities is to stay spiritually healthy. For a youth pastor, we get an extra benefit in this department because we get the ability to participate in our morning...
View ArticleOn Our Knees
One of my old volunteers was in town for a doctors appointment. He’s one of my favorite people on the planet, and always a huge encouragement. A few months down the road, he will take his entire...
View Article5 Reasons Your Ministry Needs Women Leaders
Your youth ministry needs women leaders. Before we start arguing the theology of women in ministry, I want you to hear me out: The purpose of this post is not to advocate for ordained women, or women...
View ArticleSummertime Blues
Summer is right around the corner, and it is approaching quickly! I love being a part of camps, mission trips, and random outings that can only take place during the summer break. The preparation that...
View ArticleOpen Letter to Volunteers
Dear Volunteer, If you are reading this, it does not mean that you are in trouble; nor does it mean the youth pastor who sent you this to you is upset with you. This is a list of things on their heart...
View ArticleRecognizing Seniors in Student Ministry and the Church
I just started at my current church in the beginning of April, so the seniors here haven’t “grown up” under my ministry. Unfortunately, these seniors hadn’t had a youth pastor for most of their senior...
View ArticleYouth Pastors and Self Promotion
How many times have I unfollowed someone on Twitter because they link to their blog every hour? How many times have I rolled my eyes in a Facebook group for youth pastors because I ask a question, and...
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