App-ortunities

App-ortunities

Like most of you, my family life is fast. With the thrill and grind of ministry, school, work, play, relationships, schedule, and rest, the pace of our lives often leaves us feeling breathless. As a result, we are always on the lookout for apps to help us become more...
Redefining Excellence

Redefining Excellence

Several years ago, our youth group partnered with a local church in a tornado-ravaged town to help them clean up a neighborhood that had been particularly devastated by the storms. Arriving onsite, we saw neighborhoods in shambles that were virtually untouched nearly...
Loving Difficult-to-Love Teens

Loving Difficult-to-Love Teens

My favorite thing about working with students is . . . well . . . working with students. I love teenagers. I love their honesty, passion, and angst. I think they are fun, and I can’t imagine a life without youth ministry being part of my story. I know I’m not unique....
Are You a Fighter or a Hider?

Are You a Fighter or a Hider?

The unfortunate truth is that in ministry – and in every other area of life – conflict is inevitable. And conflict never goes away until we address it. It might hide for a while, but until it’s dealt with in a healthy way, it will continue to raise its ugly head in...