Leadership Category

Struggling

In: Leadership, Youth Ministry, Youth Worker

I am overwhelmed by how many youth workers have a sour relationship with their sr. pastor. So many youth workers coming into my office telling me stories that break my heart. In fact I have had to look hard to find a youth worker with a good relationship with their sr. pastor. There are a [...]

Placement by Passion

In: Adult volunteers, Leadership, Youth Ministry

So many of us place our volunteers by need. I need a small group leader for 10th grade girls so if you’re a new female volunteer, you get the 10th grade girls. Why? How do you know if this new volunteer is right for that position or even knows how to lead a small group [...]

Why Leadership Goes Bad

In: Leadership

Every time leadership goes bad it can be traced back to one of two things: balance or value. Let’s take balance first. When a leader is out of balance between skills and character leadership is going to go bad. When a leader thinks his character has nothing to do with getting the job done, trouble [...]

Creating Change Agents

In: Leadership, Youth Ministry

As youth workers we have the great privilege of creating change agents. This world is so close to a tipping point for Christ. Natural disasters, poor economies, lack of water and basic needs, disappointment and meaningless lives are all calling people to Christ. He is the only answer and people around the world are turning [...]


Leadership Training for Youth Workers

Where I’ll be…

  • January 27-February 3, Trip Leader Training Shenyang, China
  • Feb 26-March 1, Simple Youth Ministry Conference, Chicago, IL
  • March 17-19 Capacity Conference, LeaderTreks, Carol Stream IL
  • April 21-23 Leadership Design, LeaderTreks, Carol Stream, IL
  • September 13-15 LifeWay National Youth Worker Conference, Nashville TN

Books I Recommend

LT Resources

Act Love Walk
Bloodline

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