During their Deep Dive pre-conference workshop at the National Youth Worker Convention 2019 entitled "First 2 Years in Youth Ministry," Josh Griffin and Karl Romeus shared a ton of wisdom. Because it's so much, I've decided to break it up over a series of posts. This first one is all about starting with the right … Continue reading 10 Foundations for a Healthy Youth Ministry (NYWC 2019)
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Sam’s Story: Arriving at NYWC 2019
As I arrived at the National Youth Worker Convention 2019, I was greeted by a ton of friends. I felt at home. And as I spoke with one of those friends, we brainstormed about what it'd be like to approach my daily blog with an ongoing narrative. So I'm going to try that. Below, you'll … Continue reading Sam’s Story: Arriving at NYWC 2019
What to Expect from Me at NYWC 2019
I'm so excited to be a part of the National Youth Worker Convention blogging team again this year. And this year, we're stepping it up quite a bit! If you haven't yet read my last post about how to follow the team this week (and beyond), be sure to check it out. In this post, … Continue reading What to Expect from Me at NYWC 2019
How to Follow the NYWC 2019 Blogging Team
The National Youth Workers Convention is this week. Many of you will be there right alongside me, learning from some of the best veteran youth workers our churches have. You're going to be taking fervorous notes and most certainly miss something. Some of you might not be able to make it at all, and you … Continue reading How to Follow the NYWC 2019 Blogging Team
We are in this Together at NYWC 2019
Ever since I was a little kid, I have loved getting together with large groups of like-minded people. Sure, I wouldn't have articulated it like that when I was five, but looking back now, that's definitely what I was feeling. I started by going to bigger church events with my grandparents, but it really took … Continue reading We are in this Together at NYWC 2019
Pop Culture and Youth Ministry with Jeff Bachman (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 46)
In episode 46 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Jeff Bachman. Not only is Jeff a youth ministry veteran, but he also hosts his own podcast all about pop culture and youth ministry. Sit back and get ready to take some notes as Jeff talks about his story, his ministry, pop culture, and some … Continue reading Pop Culture and Youth Ministry with Jeff Bachman (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 46)
Resource Review | When Relationships Matter
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Youth Specialties. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. Do relationships really matter in your ministry? Many of us like to say that our goal is to help teens develop relationships with God and others, but what has that meant for … Continue reading Resource Review | When Relationships Matter
Visiting Arcade Amusements Inc. in Manitou Springs
My wife and I recently visited Arcade Amusements Inc. in Manitou Springs, CO. It’s so much fun! I highly recommend going if you’re in the area. There are so many classic games, including several I had never seen before. Here is a quick video of our visit. https://youtu.be/-GxQrO8F-Oc
10 Ways the Orange Conference has Changed Over the Past 10 Years
Why do you keep going back? This is a question I have heard many times when I tell people I am attending The Orange Conference. While the basic concepts of the orange philosophy has not changed over the years, the conference continues to evolve. Some of those changes are not that important, but others have … Continue reading 10 Ways the Orange Conference has Changed Over the Past 10 Years
Results of Piper Jaffray Survey on Teens (Fall 2019)
As youth workers, we need to be students of teenage culture. Thankfully, we don't have to do all the work ourselves. Piper Jaffray & Co. recently surveyed 9,500 teenagers (average age of 15.8) for their 38th semi-annual survey. Here are the results in an infographic. [Image via Piper Jaffray & Co] As youth workers, we … Continue reading Results of Piper Jaffray Survey on Teens (Fall 2019)
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