Finding Rhythms of Self-Care
At one point in my life, I was raising four children. There were six of…
Author: Jen Willard
Jen Willard has served in youth ministries for over 10 years and is currently the Youth Pastor at Crossroads Church in Ellicott City, MD. Jen is married to Bryan and they have one daughter, Mia. Connect with her on Instagram @Jen.Willard.
4 Things to Say to Women in Ministry
In my ministry for over 10 years, I’ve had people say things to me like,…
Four Reasons Your Students Need a Retreat
Finding time away with your students can enhance your youth ministry exponentially. Some of the…
Teenagers Need Community, Here’s How You Can Help
The pandemic has shown all of us how much we truly desire connections and community…
Empowering Volunteers To Succeed In Ministry
Take just a moment to imagine what your church would look like if the only…
Helping Students Honor Their Parents in Tough Situations
I recently came across a brother and sister who wanted to become members of the…
How to Keep Your Volunteers
In ministry, it can be hard to recruit and train new volunteers. Every youth leader’s…
5 Steps to Kill a Culture of Bullying
1. Don’t Foster ‘Us and Them’ Language One way to enable a culture of bullying…
Sermon Planning in Youth Ministry
Fall is a time when we all begin to think about our priorities in ministry.…
Making the Most of Your Time with Your Senior Pastor
In many churches, time constraints can leave the staff continuously pulled in different directions. To…