I wrote this a year ago after some time with some former youth. I'm currently working on a sermon that brought it to mind and decided to share it again. I'm starting my thirteenth year as a youth pastor at the same church. That is a really long time in youth ministry and a really long … Continue reading A Youth Pastor's Hurt
Tag: Youth Ministry
Source of Significance
On Wednesday night, I was talking with the youth about our sources of significance. What or who is it that we look to to validate our worth and to prove our significance? There is a lot of similarity between how teens and adults would answer: Relationships. Work or Grades. Success. Money. Popularity. Looks. Influence. There is a long … Continue reading Source of Significance
Lesson Learned
The youth in my youth family teach me a lot of things. There are the very useful things like how to master the Wii, how to SMS bomb someone, how to have fun, how to fart on demand (okay, I already had that mastered.) They remind me that you can make a difference and that it is … Continue reading Lesson Learned
Reflections on KONY 2012
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you know that I am a supporter of Invisible Children. You've been barraged by updates and tweets this week as we prepared to host the IC roadies at our church and as the latest video went viral and discussions/criticisms ensued. If you have followed me for any length … Continue reading Reflections on KONY 2012
I Have a Secret
I want to help my youth live a better story. Some of them have had bad stories written for them and some have chosen bad stories. But God has a great Story for them and I want to do everything I can to help them live a better story. A story of living life abundantly. … Continue reading I Have a Secret
Getting Schooled By My Youth
The youth in my youth group teach me a lot of things. There are the very useful things like how to master the Wii, how to have fun, how to fart on demand (okay, I already had that mastered.) They remind me that you can make a difference and that it is never to late to start. They … Continue reading Getting Schooled By My Youth
C-Group Aroma
Two weeks ago the weekly high school small group (we call them c-groups) that meets in my home multiplied into two groups. We had 12-14 kids coming consistently and it was too large for a small group. Not everyone could be heard. It was difficult to get through a lesson, etc. We had talked for quite … Continue reading C-Group Aroma
Passing Ships
We must stop setting our sights by the light of each passing ship; instead we must set our course by the stars. - George MarshallGreat leaders like George Marshall know that your gaze must continually be focused on the right things or you will soon find yourself off course. How tempting it is to lose … Continue reading Passing Ships
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