7. Thou shalt communicate as often as possible. Informed people are usually supportive people. Communicate well and often with your Sr. Pastor, other staff…

Dana and I just got back from spending a great weekend with a bunch of our jr. high kids at an annual event called M.U.U.U.C.E. (Most Ultimate Unbelievable…

6. Thou shalt evaluate criticism said privately in love. Many people can see things you can’t and have great insight into the ministry. Take heed and…

Last week Ypulse posted an article about AT&T censoring a webcast with the band Pearl Jam due to some of their political statements. I guess it makes sense…

1. Attention Youth Ministers – Don’t get up on the Deep End (Some great encouragement for youth pastors)
2. Tips for starting a worship band (Good…

5. Thou shalt invest into students lives on an individual basis. Don’t assume someone else is doing it or that the student doesn’t really want it…

…is that they’re rarely an outreach. I plan something fun, exciting, promote it as an evangelistic event and encourage students to bring their…

4. Thou shalt get to know parents. The more respect and trust the parents have for you, the more you’ll be able to do (and get away with!) in ministry…

10 ways to entertain young children for $1 or less without the TV (Funny, all of them will entertain me for hours, too!)
Things to look for in youth ministry…

3. Thou shalt always publicly respect and support your church’s leadership. After all, you’re on the same team shepherding the same group of people…