In episode 5, I interview Meg Nelson, the minister of children and youth at United Church of Norwood, MA, and a volunteer with Young Life.
Student Ministry Podcast: Interview with Jake Kircher (Episode 4)
In the fourth episode of the Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Jake Kircher, who is currently the Next Generations Pastor at Grace Community Church in New Canaan, CT.
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!
Student Ministry Podcast: Interview with Kyle Alt (Episode 3)
The Student Ministry Podcast episode three is here, where I interview an old friend from college, Kyle Alt.
Dear Youth Pastor, Guard Your Day Off!
We're told to honor the Sabbath, but why do many people in ministry have such a hard time doing it? Here are a few things I've learned about guarding your day off.
Student Ministry Podcast: Interview with Trevor Ile (Episode 2)
In the second episode of the Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Trevor Ile, high school pastor at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Top 5 Reasons to Go Orange
Orange is more than a strategy for family ministry. It's a philosophy that can change your entire church. Today, during "Orange Blogger Week," I'd like to give you my top five reasons for your church to go Orange!
Student Ministry Podcast: Interview with Aaron Stetson (Episode 1)
In the first episode of the Student Ministry Podcast, I interview one of my good friends, Aaron Stetson. He's currently the youth pastor of Windham Presbyterian Church in Windham, NH.
Discipleship with 3 Simple Questions
We've started using these 3 simple questions in our high school ministry, and it's started to make a difference already!
Back to the Basics
One of my friends and student ministry team members were talking last night after our middle school youth group about the importance of getting back to the basics. He mentioned how it is important in almost all aspects of life. I recently noticed this when I was preparing a lesson for the middle schoolers. When … Continue reading Back to the Basics