Connection, Wisdom, & Refreshment from DYM100

This past week, I had the privilege to attend DYM100 with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, and 99 other youth workers from all over the United States and Canada. And my experience can be summarized in three words -- connection, wisdom, and refreshment!

10 Ways to Get Organized in Ministry

For the unorganized youth minister (or those who just want to get better), here are some tips and tools I have picked up along the way that help me stay organized and avoid one of the youth minister stereotypes.

Get Out of the Office

How much time do you spend in the office each day/week compared to time in the community building relationships with others? I've been convicted to get out of the office more. Maybe this is something you could do too...

Why Involve Teenagers in Church Work?

We all talk about the staggering number of teenagers that step away from the church after they graduate high school. One of the biggest ways to keep teenagers involved in church is to actually get them involved. So, here are a few areas where teens can serve in your church!