NEW SERIES: I am going pull the curtain back on my failures over the years in youth ministry in an attempt to serve as a warning to those just entering the field. I have made my fair share of mistakes for all of us and wisdom often comes from reflecting on those mistakes. So, here [...]
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Rookie Mistakes (Pressuring Students to Change)
Posted: May 24, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: Adolescence, Adult, Christianity, Religion and Spirituality, Student, Youth, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastor, Youth worker
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After taking some time off from blogging we’re getting back into the game. Look for new posts coming soon.
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 13,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 5 sold-out performances for that many [...]
KidMin Conference 2011
Posted: October 5, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: Children's Ministry, KidMin, Volunteering
We’re taking a brief hiatus while we’re in Chicago for the first annual KidMin Conference, hosted by Group Publishing. We’ll be joining Patti Gibbons and a few others to provide Simply Soul Care for KidMin staff and volunteers. Please join us this week in supporting those who serve our kids in their faith development. What you [...]
“We cannot love issues, but we can love people, and the love of people reveals to us the way to deal with issues.” “When peacemaking is based on fear it is not much different that warmaking.” “Only those who deeply know that they are loved and rejoice in that love can be true peacemakers.” “Prayer [...]
Communication Breakdown
Posted: June 1, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: Conflict resolution, How to Resolve Conflicts, Perception, Understanding
When working with kids, parents, volunteers, other staff most of our problems begin with a breakdown in communication. Dr. Alan Godwin, a practicing psychologist certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution, writes in his book, “How to Solve Your People Problems” that when in conflict there are typically four types of problems we encounter and knowing which [...]
Reload 2011 from North Park University on Vimeo. Reload Chicago is an exciting learning opportunity for urban youth workers. This is an affordable, one day training event. Reload will be hosted on the beautiful campus of North Park University. We’ll be leading a workshop on how to minister to youth who have experienced abuse. We’re [...]
