Category: Youth Ministries

We all know the statistics. We have all seen the numbers. As student pastors, you are reminded every week. It’s no surprise that there are many students who graduate from

It has been said that there are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. I believe we should amend this phrase and add anxiety to the mix of guarantees.

To borrow a phrase from the great philosopher and coach Bill Parcells, “If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some

On January 23, 2021, I preached the funeral of a dear woman from my town at a tiny country cemetery in the woods of Bibb County, Alabama. I was excited

There’s no doubt that social media has had and is continuing to have a lasting impact on the world in which we live. Attitudes and algorithms seem to permeate every

“Joy is the serious business of heaven.”  -C. S. Lewis Let’s restate this for the purposes of this blog: “Joy is the serious business of student ministry.” -Josh Watford (kind

Busyness.  It’s everywhere.  With the Christmas season upon us, our calendars are likely overpopulated with events, meals, worship services, family gatherings, and more.  We regularly verbalize frustration with our ever-increasing

It is the moment that many seniors are waiting for: the transition from high school to college. It is full of emotions. Excitement, curiosity, and new experiences abound as they

The summer is filled with many emotions in student ministry. There’s the hustle and bustle of getting trips and camps planned and accomplished. There’s the physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion