It’s been interesting to me how, in listening, different words and phrases stand out to me than when reading.
Category: #youthmin
Write a new script
Just this week my colleague mentioned the importance of developing a “ritual to leave work at work.” It’s so important in both ministry and human services, and probably in your line of work too.
Getting unstuck: Fostering resilience in youth
“Last time I did this, I got stuck,” the high school sophomore told me as he prepared to climb the wooden ladder into our ropes course. “It took me half an hour to get down… but I’m not going to let that stop me today.”
Keeping youth ministry simple.
I guess, maybe, sometimes we just try too hard. And that’s why it surprised me a little when the church group hosting their high school retreat at camp this weekend told me they wouldn’t need the projector in the chapel during worship…
Never give up.
I hear it a lot. “I’m giving up my weekend to go with the youth ministry to a retreat.” “I’m giving up my Sunday morning to teach a kids’ class.” “They’re giving up their summer to serve as camp counselors.” “You’re giving up a year (or two, or five) of your life to serve in […]