Youth Ministry 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 [...]

Leadership Team Basics

In: Student leadership, Youth Ministry

When we want to start a student leadership team we need to consider a few things. First we need to consider what kind of team we want to have and the purpose for the team.
Types of Leadership teams are listed below:
Event Team – focuses on leading events for the youth ministry.

Ministry Team – focuses on [...]

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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