Youth Leaders Blogs

How to Glorify God? (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)

I had the privilege to preach at Foothills Bible Church this past weekend on "Gaining Deeper Roots" from 1 Peter 1:13-2:3.  Here is the...

"I Love Jesus More Than Bacon."

Yeah, I know, that should be a T-shirt or a bumper sticker or something. But it was just a simple sentence that came out...

How to Get Rid of a Bad Youth Ministry Volunteer

There can be many reasons why you need to part ways with a bad volunteer, but how do you do that?

Make an Emotional Decision for Christ

Over the years I’ve heard many youth leaders say things like, “Well, I don’t want my teenagers to make emotional decisions for Christ” and...

SHOCK (What Happens When We Take Teens on Mission Trips)

Shock...I really like using that word when talking about what happens when we create mission opportunities for teenagers because that is what happens. When...

Hurt Happens: Are you Bitter or Broken?

As a pastor, I get the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples who are hurting and have been hurt by another.  After all,...

Is Youth Ministry Hurting Your Marriage?

Chris Wesley asks the question, “Is Ministry Hurting My Marriage?”

Preaching The Green Lantern Oath

What? You do not know the Green Lantern Oath? For shame. Say it along with me: “In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall...