Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Dear Youth Pastor, God bless you for what you do. I don’t know why you are in the position you are in. It may be that you have a passion for youth, it may be that this was the only ministry opportunity available. It doesn’t matter. You are there and you can make a difference. … Read More “Open Letter to a Youth Pastor” »
In my ministry career, I was a youth pastor for five years and an associate pastor for two years. I then spent nine years as a solo pastor. There are a lot of challenges to being an associate pastor, but it also can be very rewarding. I know a number of pastors who have gone … Read More “7 Things an Associate Pastor Needs to Remember” »
There has been much talk lately about the benefits and drawbacks of youth ministry. Some have gone as far as saying that youth ministry destroys teenage faith and the whole idea of youth ministry should be scrapped. I am no expert, although I was a youth pastor for five years and have been involved in … Read More “Youth Ministry: Good or Bad?” »
