by Andrew Mochrie Andrew is the leader of the Theology Together Program at CYMT as well as a veteran youth worker. Don't Forget, You Matter Too It's here! Summer. You're confident it'll be another blockbuster, another couple months filled with ...
by Bryant Fisher Bryant is the Director of Student Ministry at Brentwood United Methodist Church in Brentwood, TN. You’re doing it! All the hours you spend wondering what your faithful few need from you. The time you spend making sure ...
by Rev. Samantha Hassell Samantha is the Associate Pastor of Youth & Christian Education at Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church and has served the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a Youth Pastor and Christian Educator since 2001. Dear Small Church Youth Worker, ...
by Aaron Kick Aaron is the City Service Mission (CSM) City Coordinator for Kansas City. Each Summer Aaron leads hundreds of students and leaders in community and justice work in Kansas City. As the Kansas City Director for CSM, it’s ...
by Andrew Mochrie As director of Theology Together Andrews manages its initiatives and programs. He oversees the Theology Together 2.0 grant project and is charged to develop and execute a plan that creates a sustainable model for Theology Together. Most ...
Dr. Andrew Zirschky Andrew has more than 20 years of congregational youth ministry experience and holds an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He is the author of Beyond the Screen: Youth Ministry for the Connected but Alone Generation and Teaching Outside ...
by Rev. Monica Harbarger, MA, NCC, LPC-S Monica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), United Methodist Clergy, and Executive Director of United Counseling in Birmingham, AL. Monica is able to offer a unique perspective on faith in mental health issues. ...
by Kate Orr Kate serves as the Associate Director of the Student Ministry at Brentwood United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. The Modern Epidemic of Anxiety Before I begin, I must give a disclaimer: Just a few days ago in ...
by Rev. Dr. David White Rev. Dr. White is the C. Ellis and Nancy Gribble Nelson Professor of Christian Education, Professor in Methodist Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, TX Storm and Stress Adolescence has been considered, almost ...
By Dietrich KirkWhat should our relationship with God look like? God is full of grace, forgiveness, and love. God is often referred to as a Good Father. Jesus desires to have a deep relationship with us and calls us friend. Relationships ...
by Dr. Andrew Zirschky Lament is a powerful form of prayer that allows us to express our deepest sorrows and doubts to God. It is a way of acknowledging the suffering we experience in life and bringing it before God ...
by Stephen Ingram I have three kids, ages 17, 15, and 10. When they argue with each other or feel wronged by one of the others, bridging the gap between apology and actual forgiveness can be really difficult. According to ...
DEI: Thoughtful Approaches to Youth Ministry By Dwight Johnson Approaching youth ministry through the lens of DEI will require partnership with an individual or consultant that can help you identify the spaces that need reflection, change and implementation. Research DEI ...
4 Tips for Utilizing Your Strengths 1. Research and understand both the positives and negatives associated with your strengths. This produces a deeper sense of priority and affirms one’s calling and direction. It also helps know where our ...
A Youth Minister’s Guide to Leading from Your Strengths by Stephen Ingram Many youth ministers struggle for a number of reasons. It may be due to overcommitting ourselves, difficulty finding healthy rhythms, or lack of support and training. However, most ...
You’re Not My Parent: A Youth Minister’s Role in Discipline By Dietrich Kirk I can remember in my first two years of youth ministry thinking that my role on a trip was to be youth’s parent. Not literally, but I ...
It Happens: Conflict Resolution at Its Best and Worst By Dan Lambert “The elders expect you to be in your office at church 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. You have Monday ...
Tips for Consistent Communication with Parents and Adult Caregivers Don’t Assume Labels Be careful not to assume that the adults at home are the parents. When reaching out to the adults at home, do not assume they are to be ...
The Good Game - Reaching Gamers by Justin Bowers Minecraft. Destiny. 2K. League of Legends. D&D. Bioshock. Overwatch. Call of Duty. Half-Life 2. Mario Kart. Skyrim. FIFA. World of Warcraft. Magic the Gathering. Zelda. Pokémon. E3. Team Liquid. Furries. Overcooked ...
Setting Up Boundaries for the Long Haul by Samantha Tidball I remember wanting to wow the first church I worked for by making big impressive plans! I also didn’t want to let anyone down. Therefore, I often worked more than ...
