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  • Connecting with students on the wall.
    Connecting with students on the wall.

    Post-COVID youth are present but often emotionally disengaged, influenced by anxiety and social media. Youth pastors can help by creating safe spaces, encouraging small interactions, normalizing struggles, providing gentle invitations, and offering consistent support. Understanding and compassion can guide these students towards community and deeper connections. read more

  • 3 Commons Mistakes Every Youth Pastor Makes
    3 Commons Mistakes Every Youth Pastor Makes

    3 Common Mistakes Youth Pastors Make in Ministry Youth ministry is rewarding but challenging, and mistakes are part of the journey. Recognizing some common pitfalls can help youth pastors navigate ministry with greater effectiveness and joy. Here are three mistakes I’ve made —and some tips on how to avoid them. 1. Lone Ranger Syndrome It’s… read more

  • Pitfalls that can ruin your ministry!
    Pitfalls that can ruin your ministry!

    Let’s talk about some of the pitfalls in ministry that can lead to ruin if we don’t take steps to avoid them. read more

  • Student-Led Ministry: Here are 5 reasons why you should give away the ministry to them!
    Student-Led Ministry: Here are 5 reasons why you should give away the ministry to them!

    Last night was our annual Christmas Party. Typically this night is pretty scripted and executed by our staff. But not last night! Oh we planned some things, but it was a “student-led night”, and it was chaotically fantastic! Students help decorate, serve food, M.C.’d the night, ran sound and cleaned up. The crowd of huge… read more

  • Two Feet on the Floor: The Moment When Your Day Begins
    Two Feet on the Floor: The Moment When Your Day Begins

    My alarm goes off sometime between 5:00 and 5:30 AM. The house is still, the world outside feels quiet, and for a brief moment, I consider staying under the covers. But then I remember: this is when it all starts. My mornings aren’t just the beginning of the day—they’re the foundation. I’ve learned that how… read more