Youth Leaders Blogs

What is the Criteria for Pastoral Calling? (Spurgeon’s Answer)

From time to time, I will pull an old and dusty, but strong book off my shelf to read again.  Pastor Charles Spurgeon's Lectures...

Where is the Faithful Biblical Preaching?

I have a passion to preach the Word of God with purity and faithfulness.  I resonate with Timothy when Paul gave him a strong commission...

A Few Thoughts on Gospel Tracts

Gospel Tracts. I like them. Some hate them. Many use them, while others avoid them. I read once where Spurgeon said more had been won to...

How to Cultivate Personal Growth in Your Life

Everything that's planted is supposed to grow. Are you growing?

What do Teens, College Students and Parents Need?

I am thrilled to share with you that I have a new book coming out at the beginning of April with Zondervan Publishing.  It...

The Right Approach To Bible Study In Your Youth Ministry

Lately, we’ve been in a “busier than usual” production cycle. We’ve been fairly immersed in the role of the Bible in youth ministry lately. Which,...

Youth Ministry Essentials: 5 Truths About Bible Study Curriculum

I’ve been designing, writing, and producing Bible Study curriculum for teenagers in some form for close to 15 years. It’s been my passion since...

Bible Reading, The Key To Success

I realize that this is the Sunday school answer here but.... it is the answer. In ten years of youth ministry I'm finally starting to get...