Management and logistics are two of the most dreaded concepts for many youth workers; but without them, all our brilliant ideas for ministry are useless. Unless we manage what we do, our implementation will be ...

Youth workers are some of the most fearless people I know. I know youth workers who lead mission trips all over the globe, put 100 kids on snowboards or drink three cans of pure caffeine in 60 seconds for a ...

Family ministry reminds me of the Whac-A-Mole carnival game. Just when you think you've nailed it, it disappears. Family ministry can be frustrating because it is a target that is constantly moving. While t...

Tim was an average fifth-grade student. He had a hard time paying attention, was tired of his church’s Sunday School program and was looking forward to middle school and something new.When sixth grade arr...

Steve could hear his seventh grade boys laughing while he prayed.When he opened his eyes, he discovered what was so funny. Tim, a “spirited” middle schooler, was standing over a trashcan—urinating...

I sat down for lunch and braced myself for what I was going to hear. “I’m close to giving up on my faith.” Those were hard words—especially from Don. He grew up in our youth ministry...

The Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche called to see if I was interested in their public address announcer position.“Yes,” I said, before darting around like a popped balloon. Soon I was trying o...

“We aim high with what we teach,” the camp director told me with a straight face. Then he got nasty. “Don’t you believe in challenging them? What’s the matter with you?”I cou...